Water Pump Replacement near Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, California

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

Chapman Auto Repair

4.3

(301)

2.74 mi

807 W Chapman Ave

Orange, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Thu

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MIDAS ORANGE

4.4

(209)

3.07 mi

1922 East Chapman Avenue

Orange, CA

Closed

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Harbor Brakes | Brakes and Auto Repair in Garden Grove

4.5

(16)

3.68 mi

13692 Harbor Boulevard

Garden Grove, CA

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Thu

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Electron Automotive | Gas, Diesel, EV & Hybrid Repairs

4.9

(19)

3.78 mi

969 North Batavia Street

Orange, CA

Closed

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FSE LA Complete Auto Center

4.8

(16)

4.2 mi

16751 Noyes Avenue

Irvine, CA

Closed

Opens 9:30 AM Thu

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Purrfect Auto Services

4.3

(353)

4.24 mi

3075 Edinger Ave

Tustin, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Thu

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Euro Car Doctor - Irvine

4.5

(171)

5.08 mi

3070 Main St

Irvine, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Thu

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Daniels Tire Service - Orange

4.8

(20)

5.58 mi

2301 N Tustin Street

Orange, CA

Closed

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AD SMOG AND REPAIR

4.4

(18)

5.95 mi

2640 North Santiago Boulevard

Orange, CA

Closed

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ExperTec Automotive - Anaheim

4.7

(15)

6.91 mi

718 W Lincoln Ave

Anaheim, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Thu

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Herb's Garage Auto Service Center

4.5

(104)

7.24 mi

242 Victoria St

Costa Mesa, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Thu

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Eberhardt's Tire & Automotive

4.9

(369)

7.91 mi

2335 E Orangethorpe Ave

Fullerton, CA

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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.