Water Pump Replacement near Irmo, South Carolina

There are 20 RepairPal Certified locations for Water Pump Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

20 Results for Water Pump Replacement near Irmo, South Carolina

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

Christian Brothers Automotive - Irmo

4.9

(32)

3.06 mi

8079 Irmo Drive

Columbia, SC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 064-27

4.2

(214)

3.65 mi

1162 Lake Murray Blvd.

Irmo, SC

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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Harbison

4.6

(40)

5.1 mi

267 Harbison Blvd

Columbia, SC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Fri

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The Auto Shop of Chapin

4.9

(144)

6 mi

2164 Wessinger Road

Chapin, SC

Closed

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AAMCO Transmission & Total Car Care - Columbia

4.4

(25)

8.86 mi

2428 Broad River Road

Columbia, SC

Closed

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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Sunset Boulevard

4.5

(43)

9.2 mi

5308 Sunset Boulevard

Lexington, SC

Closed

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 064-05

4.5

(67)

9.51 mi

1923 Broad River Road

Columbia, SC

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Lexington

4.9

(63)

9.65 mi

148 Old Cherokee Rd

Lexington, SC

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Fri

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Precision Tune Auto Care #064 - 40

4.3

(44)

11.62 mi

1534 Sunset Boulevard

West Columbia, SC

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 064-35

4.2

(69)

12.09 mi

2817 Augusta Road

West Columbia, SC

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 064-19

4.5

(71)

13.3 mi

1118 Knox Abbott Drive

Cayce, SC

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Martin's Motorworx

4.8

(26)

13.4 mi

2652 Two Notch Rd

Columbia, SC

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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.