Water Pump Replacement near Rockville, Maryland

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 Rockville, Maryland

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

Mer-Car Auto Repair and Collision Services

4.7

(7)

1.04 mi

7428 B Westmore Road

Rockville, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Meineke Car Care Center #2071

4.6

(11)

1.48 mi

15127 Frederick Road

Rockville, MD

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Sat

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Nealey Tire & Auto Service in Rockville, MD

4.6

(63)

2.62 mi

16077 Frederick Road

Rockville, MD

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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LXT Automotive

4.7

(43)

3.13 mi

12273 Nebel St

Rockville, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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AMPM Automotive

4.6

(19)

3.54 mi

11800 Coakley Circle

Rockville, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Mega Auto Group

4.9

(108)

3.58 mi

11806 Coakley Cir

Rockville, MD

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Mon

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Bay Area Point S Tire & Auto Service | Gaithersburg

4.9

(115)

5.19 mi

7979 Muncaster Mill Rd

Gaithersburg, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Hillmuth Certified Automotive of Gaithersburg

4.5

(541)

6.13 mi

19300 Woodfield Rd

Gaithersburg, MD

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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ARautoPRO, LLC

4.9

(39)

6.22 mi

7545 Rickenbacker Dr

Gaithersburg, MD

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Sat

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Citgo Auto Repair

4.3

(15)

8.87 mi

21625 Laytonsville Road

Gaithersburg, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Germantown Shell Service Center

4.9

(30)

9.02 mi

12901 Wisteria Dr

Germantown, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Sat

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Meineke #435

4.4

(273)

9.27 mi

8220 Georgia Ave

Silver Spring, MD

Closed

Opens 7:30 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.