Water Pump Replacement near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

There are 11 RepairPal Certified locations for Water Pump Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

11 Results for Water Pump Replacement near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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

Affordable Tire and Auto Service Centers

4.6

(26)

0.66 mi

1478 North Highway 17

Mount Pleasant, SC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Midas - Mount Pleasant

4.1

(127)

0.87 mi

1621 North Highway 17

Mount Pleasant, SC

Closed

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 064-21

4.2

(107)

1.08 mi

1703 Highway 17 North

Mount Pleasant, SC

Closed

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 064-03

4.9

(43)

7.27 mi

487 St. Andrews Blvd

Charleston, SC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Dinkins Auto Service

4.6

(86)

8.3 mi

1237 Camp Rd

Charleston, SC

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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A+ Auto Service

4.4

(110)

10.45 mi

3824 W Montague Ave

North Charleston, SC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Charleston Auto Repair

4.3

(104)

10.83 mi

2495 Ashley River Road

Charleston, SC

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Honest-1 Auto Care - West Ashley

4.3

(579)

12.27 mi

3470 Shelby Ray Ct

Charleston, SC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Honest-1 Auto Care - Ladson

4.2

(369)

18.8 mi

566 College Park Rd

Ladson, SC

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 064-09

4.3

(171)

20.73 mi

1570 Old Trolley Road

Summerville, SC

Closed

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A+ Auto Service - Summerville

4.4

(422)

21.4 mi

621 Old Trolley Rd

Summerville, SC

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Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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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.