The car’s engine operates at extreme temperatures, sometimes exceeding 1000 degrees Celsius. However, even though we have extreme temperatures in the cylinders, the oil rarely exceeds 110-120 degrees, and the water must always stay at a maximum of 90 degrees.
The car’s cooling system is a component without which these temperatures could never be maintained. A vital component of your car’s cooling system is the water pump. In this article, we will discuss when you need to change the water pump on an Hyundai Getz.
The water pump’s shaft can break, and if the pump starts making noise while the engine is running, it needs to be replaced. When coolant leakage occurs, or if there is play in the hub and it makes loud noises, you should replace the water pump.
Where is the water pump located?
It depends on the car’s engine, but most of the time, you’ll find it at the front of the engine, on the side, driven by the accessory belt. The pump’s pulley is mounted on the hub, and the fan is also attached to the pulley.
How to remove the water pump from the car?
In the majority of cases, the pump can be removed from the top of the engine. For cars where the pump cannot be removed from above, the car must be raised on a ramp, and the water pump is removed from below. For many cars, to remove the water pump, the timing belt needs to be removed. As you may know, installing and uninstalling the timing belt is a fairly complex operation, and you need special tightening procedures.
When you change the water pump and the timing belt needs to be removed, we recommend replacing the entire timing belt kit along with the water pump.
How to replace the water pump on an Hyundai Getz?
The first step: Use your car’s VIN on any auto parts website in Romania or abroad to order the following parts for your car: the water pump, the pump’s sealing gasket, and coolant. Your car’s manual will provide the exact amount of coolant needed to replace the water pump.
To successfully complete the mission, you’ll need to let the car’s engine cool down before starting. Additionally, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery for safety or remove the battery altogether and set it aside until the operation is complete. The final preparation step is to drain the car’s cooling system entirely of coolant.
The second step in replacing the water pump on an Hyundai Getz: Loosen the alternator, AC compressor, and all accessories driven by the accessory belt of the car. After loosening the components driven by it, remove the belt. Remove the car’s fan afterward. Ensure you’ve drained all the coolant systems.
Remove any accessories that prevent you from accessing the water pump and its hoses directly. After doing this, remove the hoses.
Now you have direct access to the pump without any connections. Remove the screws that secure it and clean the mounting area on the engine.
Step 3: Discard the old gasket and install a new sealing gasket. The new gasket should be placed between the engine and the new water pump. After attaching the gasket, you can install the new water pump. Reattach all the hoses you removed at step two. If you’ve come this far, consider replacing the accessory pulleys and accessory belt now, even if it’s preventive. This will save you time and money in the near future, as you’ll likely have to replace them anyway.
In the end, adjust everything and fill the system with a coolant mixture. After restarting the car, check for any coolant leaks. You should check both under the car and on the engine block.
Congratulations, you’ve just finished replacing the water pump on an Hyundai Getz.
How much would it cost to have the water pump replaced at a service center for an Hyundai Getz?
If you purchase the parts yourself and change the pump at home, you’ll pay for a few coffees and waters, you’ll gain some gray hairs, but you’ll change it without paying for labor costs, provided you have the skills and are willing to do the repair yourself. For everyone else, the car needs to go to a service center, where you’ll pay for both the parts and labor. The labor costs for a water pump and timing belt replacement range from 200-300 euros. Evaluate which option is more cost-effective for you, and decide whether you want to change the water pump at home or have it done by a mechanic.