Water Pump Replacement near Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, California

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

Fleet Auto Services - Chacon Auto Repair LLC

4.7

(10)

2.02 mi

1215 Parkside Drive

Walnut Creek, CA

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Thu

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Midas - Walnut Creek

4.6

(16)

2.73 mi

2710 N Main St

Walnut Creek, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Thu

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Big O Tires - Pleasant Hill

4.1

(28)

4.47 mi

1845 Contra Costa Blvd

Pleasant Hill, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Thu

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Stress Free Auto Care - Concord

4.1

(143)

5.13 mi

2689 Monument Blvd

Concord, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Thu

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Dex's Automotive

4.9

(15)

6.88 mi

121 Henry Clay Court

Pacheco, CA

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Thu

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Ace Auto Repair & Tire

4.7

(73)

8.81 mi

2560 San Ramon Valley Blvd

San Ramon, CA

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Thu

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JC Auto Repair

4.5

(46)

11.96 mi

735 MacArthur Blvd

San Leandro, CA

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Thu

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Galicia Auto Repair

4.8

(32)

13.34 mi

288 28th Street

Oakland, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Thu

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Precision Auto Care

4.8

(278)

13.38 mi

13990 E 14th st

San Leandro, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Thu

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Midas - Dublin

4.5

(196)

13.93 mi

6955 Village Pkwy

Dublin, CA

Closed

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Clean air Auto Repair

4.7

(107)

13.96 mi

17034 Foothill Blvd

Castro Valley, CA

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Thu

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Oceanworks II

4.3

(21)

13.97 mi

2703 10th St

Berkeley, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Thu

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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.