Water Pump Replacement near Albuquerque, New Mexico

There are 11 RepairPal Certified locations for Water Pump Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

11 Results for Water Pump Replacement near Albuquerque, New Mexico

Water Pump Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

Mango Automotive - Downtown

4.5

(136)

1.08 mi

700 Central Avenue Southwest

Albuquerque, NM

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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Rio Grande Automotive

4.5

(94)

2.33 mi

301 Griegos Road Northwest

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 5:00 PM

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Zia Automotive Repair

4.6

(841)

3.46 mi

5312 Phoenix Ave NE

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 5:30 PM

Call the shop at (505) 333-0103 for appointment availability

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VMP - The Vehicle Maintenance Place

4.9

(137)

4.12 mi

1425 San Mateo Blvd SE

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 5:00 PM

Call the shop at (505) 551-3819 for appointment availability

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Budget Transmission Masters | Transmission & Auto Repair Experts

4.6

(40)

5.31 mi

725 Wyoming Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 5:30 PM

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RNS Auto Services

4.7

(43)

5.49 mi

111 Wyoming Boulevard Southeast

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 5:00 PM

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Mango Automotive - Cottonwood

4.3

(191)

6.48 mi

9620 Eagle Ranch Road Northwest

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 5:30 PM

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Meineke #2281

4.7

(917)

6.74 mi

8301 San Pedro Dr NE

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 6:00 PM

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Mango Automotive - The Heights

4.2

(149)

6.95 mi

10340 Comanche Road Northeast

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 5:30 PM

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Albuquerque-Ventura

4.6

(847)

7.73 mi

8031 Ventura St NE

Albuquerque, NM

Open

Closes 6:00 PM

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Innovative Auto Solutions

4.8

(52)

9.66 mi

4135 Jackie Rd

Rio Rancho, NM

Open

Closes 6:00 PM

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Water Pump Replacement

How are water pump issues diagnosed?

The technician will check for leaks around the water pump area. While the engine runs, a stethoscope may also be used to check for noise from the water pump bearing. If it's not buried away, the belt driving the pump, as well as its pulley, will be visually inspected. For electric water pumps on some newer cars, the engine's computer will be checked for codes, and tests will be performed to determine the proper repair.

How is a water pump replaced?

To replace the water pump, the cooling system is drained and the fan belt or timing belt and pulleys are removed. Depending on which belt drives the pump, that belt and other related components will be removed, followed by the pump itself. Engine surfaces are cleaned, a new water pump and gasket are installed, and the cooling system is refilled.

RepairPal recommendations for water pump issues

The entire cooling system, including coolant hoses and fittings, the radiator, the coolant fan and the fan clutch, should be inspected when replacing the water pump. To help prevent future issues, we recommend replacing the thermostat at this time, as well. If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it's customary to replace the pump any time the belt is replaced.

Can I replace the water pump myself?

The vast majority of water pumps only require simple tools to replace. But the procedures vary wildly from car to car. Prior to ordering parts or attempting this repair yourself, look online for guides on how to replace the part in your vehicle. Some will require significant disassembly of the front end of the motor — in these cases, you may be better off letting a repair shop handle the job.