Water Pump
Shop Cost
$800
DIY Parts
$100
You Save
$700
Tools Required (7)
Socket set
Wrench set
Scraper
Drain pan
Torque wrench
Serpentine belt tool
RTV sealant
Parts & Consumables
Water pumpGasketCoolant
Pro Tip If timing-belt-driven, do both at once.
🚗 Vehicle-Specific Notes
Honda
Timing belt driven on V6 and older 4-cyl. Do timing belt at same time.
Toyota
4-cyl: serpentine belt driven, accessible. V6: timing belt driven, bigger job.
Subaru
Timing belt driven on EJ engines. Always do water pump with timing belt.
BMW
Electric water pump on N52/N55. Bolted to block. Electrical connector. Easier than belt-driven.
Extra tools: E12 external Torx
Ford
Ecoboost: chain-driven, internal. Major job. Older V8: external, easier.