Change Car Water Pump Vauxhall Vivaro
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 2h30–6h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~250–600£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Vivaro Mk I 2001-2014 21
Vivaro Mk II 2015-2019 7
Vivaro Mk III 2019-2025 8
|
| Renew the coolant pump (2007 - ) | 5h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump ( - 2006) | 5h00 |
What is the function of a Vauxhall Vivaro water pump?
The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.
When should you change the Vauxhall Vivaro water pump?
If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.
Is it difficult to change the Vauxhall Vivaro water pump?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaro Mk I 2001-2014 | 2001-2014 | 1.9 CDi Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7)), 1.9 CDTi Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-720 (L7)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-820 (H8)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-780 (E7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-782 (L7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-784), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7)),… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Vivaro Mk II 2015-2019 | 2015-2019 | 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWU)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWY)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LQI)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LWY)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWX)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWZ)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-413 (LWX)) | Diesel |
| Vivaro Mk III 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RUCD (YHR)), 1.5 Turbo D 120 Diesel (DV5RUC (YHV)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (DV6FCU (BHX)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (DV6FDU (BHS)), 1.6 CDTi Turbo Diesel (DV6FDU (BHV)), 2.0 CDTi 145 Diesel (DW10FDDU (EHS)), 2.0 CDTi 145 Turbo Di… | Diesel |