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starstarstarstarstar 5.0 • based on 2 reviews of 2 businesses Why do Jeep Grand Cherokee water pumps need to be replaced?The water pump on your Jeep Grand Cherokee is what controls the coolant flow through your engine and radiator. Without it, the coolant would just sit and boil inside your engine, and cause it to overheat! It is a vital part of keeping your engine running and needs to be replaced as soon as an issue is found to keep your engine running at normal operating temperature. A water pump replacement starts at around $300 and can increase to $1000+. Water pumps can be electric or mechanical belt-driven both can fail over time. When a water pump fails or the seals wear out the pump can leak coolant, compromising the cooling system in the vehicle. When coolant is lost it can lead to the Jeep Grand Cherokee's engine overheating and cause permanent damage and failure. Many water pumps are located in front of the engine and driven by the timing belt or drive belt. Depending on the vehicle it can take a lot of labour time to access the water pump. This is one of the reasons why mechanics suggest the water pump is replaced at the same time as the timing belt, as they are typically in the same location. The last thing you want to do is replace a Jeep Grand Cherokee timing belt and then have a leak in the water pump soon after. It's best practice to have them both replaced at the same time to save on time and money. Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be payingThese estimates include Engine coolant/antifreeze and Water pump 1-35 of 35 results for Jeep Grand Cherokee, Water Pump Replacement in the UK
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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a water pump replacement, are created by combining data from multiple third-party sources. The actual cost of using your local repair providers may be outside of the estimated range. We provide estimates on repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know. Is replacing a water pump worth it?Basically, if you can replace a water pump during the course of normal maintenance, it's probably worth doing. A new water pump is a fraction of the cost of replacing a broken pump, especially if water pump failure leads to additional engine damage.
How long does a water pump take to replace?How long does it take to replace a water pump? Replacing a water pump can be a steady half-day's work. A simple and straightforward switch might only take 2 hours, but some of the more complicated could take even the most competent mechanic a full day. We'd suggest between 2 and 4 hours for the majority.
Can I replace a water pump myself?Loosen the bolts and remove the old water pump. Remove the old seal/gasket or old sealant remains and make sure the mounting surface is clean. Before installing the new water pump, inspect the other cooling system service parts: coolant hoses, thermostat and pressure cap(s). Install the new water pump.
How much should it cost to change water pump?The more your engine needs to be taken apart to access the water pump, the higher the labor costs. Taking all of these points into consideration, you can expect to pay anywhere from $400 to $800.
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