Water Pump Replacement near San Jose, California

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 San Jose, California

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

Wilson Motorsports

4.9

(61)

0.77 mi

2138 OToole Ave

San Jose, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Precision Tune Auto Care - 155-47

4.6

(88)

1.47 mi

1630 S. Main Street

Milpitas, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Bruce's Tire & Auto Service - N. 10th St

4.8

(142)

1.58 mi

1315 N 10Th St

San Jose, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Stress Free Auto Care - Milpitas

4.4

(182)

2.71 mi

1052 Yosemite Dr

Milpitas, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Tire Outlet Auto Service

4.8

(48)

4.52 mi

901 S 2nd St

San Jose, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Leale's Transmissions & Auto

4.6

(168)

4.59 mi

405 Keyes Street

San Jose, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Stress Free Auto Care - San Jose (Tires Unlimited)

4.7

(68)

5.86 mi

3744 Stevens Creek Blvd

San Jose, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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B&C Auto Center

4.9

(97)

6.04 mi

1850 Almaden Rd

San Jose, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Hamilton Union Service / Alliance

3.9

(35)

6.87 mi

337 E Hamilton Ave

Campbell, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Speedee Midas - San Jose

4.7

(7)

7.15 mi

1825 East Capitol Expressway

San Jose, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Sunnyvale Mobil

4.8

(15)

7.78 mi

1296 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd

Sunnyvale, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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C & N Automotive Center

3.7

(18)

8.11 mi

2531 South Winchester Boulevard

Campbell, CA

Closed

Opens 9:30 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.