Water Pump Replacement near Bolingbrook, Illinois

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 Bolingbrook, Illinois

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

Meineke #1776

4.5

(25)

2.85 mi

1330 West Boughton Road

Bolingbrook, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Specialty Auto Care - Romeoville

4.5

(27)

3.23 mi

49 Normantown Rd

Romeoville, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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FIRESTONE OF DOWNERS GROVE

4.4

(78)

4.91 mi

1000 75th Street

Downers Grove, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Becker Service Center

4.8

(395)

5.73 mi

1421 Plainfield Naperville Rd

Naperville, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Precision Diagnostics

4.4

(14)

7.21 mi

12425 Rhea Dr

Plainfield, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Real Autohaus Automotive - Westmont

4.8

(244)

7.36 mi

6145 S Cass Ave

Westmont, IL

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Tue

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Lockport

4.9

(24)

7.43 mi

1220 East 9th Street

Lockport, IL

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Tue

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Mike More Miles - Lockport

4.6

(33)

7.67 mi

983 E 9th St

Lockport, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service of Plainfield

4.2

(124)

7.79 mi

23846 W 135th St

Plainfield, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Doc Motor Works

4.5

(361)

7.83 mi

23916 W 135th Street

Plainfield, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service of Lockport

4.5

(131)

7.92 mi

600 E. 9th Street

Lockport, IL

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Tue

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Bartel's Auto Clinic - Plainfield

4.6

(825)

8.09 mi

13725 S Route 59

Plainfield, IL

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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.