Water Pump Replacement near Pontiac, Michigan

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 Pontiac, Michigan

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

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4.9

(10)

0.83 mi

1556 Baldwin Avenue

Pontiac, MI

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Wed

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Elizabeth Lake Road Service Center

(25)

3.18 mi

2270 Elizabeth Lake Road

Waterford Township, MI

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Legend Motors of Waterford

4.5

(15)

3.19 mi

90 South Telegraph Road

Waterford Township, MI

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Wed

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Midas - Waterford Pontiac- Telegraph Road

(104)

3.32 mi

60 S Telegraph Rd

Waterford, MI

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Midas - Waterford Township - Dixie Highway

(256)

5.4 mi

5099 Dixie Highway

Waterford, MI

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Highland Service Center

4.4

(28)

6.26 mi

6205 Highland Road

Waterford Township, MI

Closed

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Pete's Auto Repair & Towing

4.7

(33)

8.06 mi

7135 Cooley Lake Rd

West Bloomfield, MI

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Wed

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Midas - West Bloomfield

4.3

(374)

9.73 mi

5725 West Maple Road

West Bloomfield, MI

Closed

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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service - Troy

4.6

(290)

11.52 mi

530 East Maple Rd

Troy, MI

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Wed

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Auto Medics of Shelby

4.4

(641)

11.82 mi

5100 Auburn Rd

Shelby Charter Township, MI

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Revive Auto Repair

4.5

(26)

13.18 mi

2888 E Maple Rd

Troy, MI

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The Detroit Garage - Walled Lake

4.6

(86)

13.76 mi

490 North Pontiac Trail

Walled Lake, MI

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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.