Water Pump Replacement near Kansas City, Kansas

There are 33 RepairPal Certified locations for Water Pump Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

33 Results for Water Pump Replacement near Kansas City, Kansas

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

D&M Automotive and Tow

4.8

(15)

6.26 mi

2625 Northeast Vivion Road

Kansas City, MO

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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I-70 Auto Service

4.7

(55)

6.71 mi

3111 Stadium Dr

Kansas City, MO

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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Done With Care Auto Repair

4.8

(132)

7.52 mi

5810 Merriam Dr

Merriam, KS

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Mon

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New Concept Auto Service - Merriam

4.3

(273)

7.83 mi

6032 Merriam Dr

Merriam, KS

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Platte Woods Precision Auto Care

4.4

(43)

8.04 mi

7519 Nw Prairie View Rd

Platte Woods, MO

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Precision Tune Auto Care 031-16

4.3

(665)

8.41 mi

6040 Nieman Rd

Shawnee, KS

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Barry Road

4.6

(201)

8.88 mi

4200 NW Barry Rd

Kansas City, MO

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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Meineke Car Care Center #1377

3.5

(398)

9.04 mi

7525A Metcalf Avenue

Overland Park, KS

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Sat

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MD Auto Repair

4.7

(119)

9.71 mi

7915 Troost Ave

Kansas City, MO

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 031-04

4.6

(64)

10.1 mi

11301 E. 23rd St S

Independence, MO

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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New Concept Auto Service - Overland Park

4.4

(373)

10.97 mi

9573 W 87th St

Overland Park, KS

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Christian Brothers Automotive Liberty

4.7

(385)

12.18 mi

8160 North Church Rd

Kansas City, MO

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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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.