Water Pump Replacement near Athens, Georgia

There are 36 RepairPal Certified locations for Water Pump Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

36 Results for Water Pump Replacement near Athens, Georgia

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

Car Doctors Auto Repair - Jefferson Rd

4.2

(19)

4.45 mi

3500 Jefferson Rd

Athens, GA

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Closes 5:30 PM

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Car Doctors Auto Repair - W Broad Street

4.4

(12)

4.49 mi

1900 W Broad St

Athens, GA

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Closes 5:00 PM

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Pro Transmissions & Automotive of Athens

(16)

4.54 mi

1940 West Broad Street

Athens, GA

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Closes 5:30 PM

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AAMCO Total Car Care - Athens

3.8

(53)

4.71 mi

2110 & 2120 West Broad St

Athens, GA

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Closes 6:00 PM

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Car Craft

4.5

(16)

4.76 mi

350 Hawthorne Ave

Athens, GA

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Closes 5:00 PM

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Blue Sky Tire & Auto - Braselton

4.4

(25)

31.3 mi

7311 Spout Springs Rd

Flowery Branch, GA

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Closes 5:30 PM

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Hamilton Mill

4.6

(76)

33.47 mi

2770 Braselton Highway

Dacula, GA

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Closes 6:00 PM

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Flowery Branch

4.9

(9)

33.76 mi

4233 Martin Road

Flowery Branch, GA

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Closes 6:00 PM

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Franky's Real Auto - Loganville

4.6

(103)

34.45 mi

190-B Old Loganville Road

Loganville, GA

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Closes 6:00 PM

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Grayson

4.7

(1148)

35.16 mi

2547 Loganville Hwy

Grayson, GA

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Closes 6:00 PM

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Auto Haus Solutions

4.9

(16)

36.1 mi

6024 Atlanta Hwy

Flowery Branch, GA

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Closes 5:00 PM

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TRUE Automotive - Lawrenceville

4.4

(164)

36.65 mi

880 Cripple Creek Drive

Lawrenceville, GA

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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.