Change Car Water Pump Kia Sportage

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–3h30 ~200–350€
Temps estimé 2h00–3h30
Coût estimé ~200–350€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Sportage 2004-2010 2
  • 2.0 16V CVVT Gas (G4GC)
  • 2.7 V6 Gas (G6BA)
Sportage 2016-2022 1
  • 2.4 GDi Gas (G4KJ)

What is the function of a Kia Sportage water pump?

The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.

When should you change the Kia Sportage water pump?

If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.

Is it difficult to change the Kia Sportage water pump?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.

3 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Sportage 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.0 16V CVVT Gas (G4GC), 2.7 V6 Gas (G6BA) Gas
Sportage 2010-2016 2010-2016 2.0 MPI Turbo Gas, 2.0 T-GDi Gas (G4KH), 2.4 MPI Gas (G4KE) Gas
Sportage 2016-2022 2016-2022 2.0 Turbo Gas (G4KH), 2.4 GDi Gas (G4KJ) Gas