Water Pump Replacement near Alhambra, California

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Water Pump Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Water Pump Replacement near Alhambra, California

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

Neil's Express Automotive Repair

4.4

(82)

0.02 mi

700 S Garfield Ave

Alhambra, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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All Car Specialists Inc

4.5

(54)

1.7 mi

330 S Del Mar Ave

San Gabriel, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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American Tire Depot - Pasadena

4.4

(16)

3.91 mi

1880 East Colorado Boulevard

Pasadena, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Advance Muffler and Auto Repair

4.9

(29)

4.05 mi

1234 East Walnut Street

Pasadena, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Certified Auto Repair Specialist

4.8

(80)

4.05 mi

1280 E Walnut St

Pasadena, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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American Motor Trends

4.8

(25)

4.36 mi

4236 Griffin Avenue

Los Angeles, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Fremont & Purdon Automotive Group

4.8

(115)

4.63 mi

836 E Orange Grove Blvd

Pasadena, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Montebello Tire Pros

4.5

(18)

5.78 mi

830 W Whittier Blvd

Montebello, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Rantz Automotive Center

4.8

(36)

5.79 mi

1941 Colorado Blvd

Los Angeles, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Meineke Car Care Center - Montebello #2432

4.8

(49)

5.97 mi

121 E Whittier Blvd

Montebello, CA

Closed

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RPM Auto Center

4.8

(26)

7.27 mi

110 East Longden Avenue

Irwindale, CA

Closed

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Shants Automotive Center

4.9

(15)

7.46 mi

1019 E Colorado St

Glendale, CA

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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.