Water Pump Replacement near Elkridge, Maryland

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 Elkridge, Maryland

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

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East Coast EV

4.8
(9)
1.81 mi
7443 Washington Boulevard
Elkridge, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Per4mance Auto Service Center

4.8
(17)
3.24 mi
8040 Washington Boulevard
Jessup, MD
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Singh's Auto Excellence

4.3
(18)
3.5 mi
7761 Waterloo Road
Jessup, MD
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Opens 9:00 AM Mon
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Precise Auto & Body

4
(25)
4.08 mi
9051 Red Branch Road | Suite M
Columbia, MD
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Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Hillmuth Certified Automotive of Columbia

4.6
(1069)
4.15 mi
6810 Oak Hall Ln
Columbia, MD
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Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Advanced Auto Care

4.4
(126)
4.55 mi
2747 Annapolis Road
Hanover, MD
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Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Meineke Car Care Center #824

4.7
(19)
4.72 mi
9225 Berger Road
Columbia, MD
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Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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AutoStream Car Care - Columbia

4.4
(763)
5.23 mi
7248 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD
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Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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AutoStream Car Care - Ellicott City

4.5
(892)
5.52 mi
4755 Dorsey Hall Dr
Ellicott City, MD
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MK Autoz

4.8
(15)
5.73 mi
5932 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD
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Jay's Auto Service

4.6
(210)
6.29 mi
5506 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD
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Columbia Auto Care & Car Wash

4.5
(1189)
6.48 mi
10611 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
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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.
Water Pump Replacement

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.

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