Water Pump Replacement near Knoxville, Tennessee

There are 22 RepairPal Certified locations for Water Pump Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

22 Results for Water Pump Replacement near Knoxville, Tennessee

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

Precision Tune Auto Care - 028-06

4.5

(678)

2.35 mi

4710 N Broadway

Knoxville, TN

Open

Closes 4:00 PM

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Fountain City Auto Clinic

4.6

(104)

2.42 mi

2823 Woodrow Dr

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Car Fix - Western Avenue

4.4

(15)

7.33 mi

4724 Western Avenue

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care - Knoxville

4.6

(15)

7.71 mi

104 Stekoia Lane

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 028-11

3.8

(24)

9.29 mi

5718 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN

Open

Closes 4:00 PM

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CarFix - Agnes Road

4.7

(14)

9.42 mi

215 Agnes Rd

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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Budget Transmissions

4.4

(12)

9.57 mi

302 S Northshore Dr

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Christian Brothers Automotive - Karns

4.9

(8)

12.89 mi

7676 Oak Ridge Highway

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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Carfix - Bearden

4.2

(43)

13.55 mi

8858 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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Fast Lane Auto Repair

(15)

14.63 mi

500 Baxter Avenue

Clinton, TN

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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CAR FIX SOLWAY

3.9

(267)

17.12 mi

9009 Oak Ridge Hwy

Knoxville, TN

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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CARFIX - Oak Ridge North

4.8

(43)

18.12 mi

110 OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE

OAK RIDGE, TN

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.