Aygo Water Pump Replacement Help

[rich_aygo]

Hey,

I am currently experiencing a whining noise from the engine bay that I believe to be an issue with the water pump. (Pink coolant around the pump, excessive heat from climate control, drop in coolant reservoir level)

I am just about to call toyota to get a quote for the parts needed, pump and assorted bolts, and was wondering if it was worth replacing the belt as well.

Also if anyone else has done it themselves, how difficult of a job was it. Looks easy enough in theory but does not seem to be much room within the engine bay to do it.

Any tips/advice would be much appreciated.

Rich

[brianfixit]

Done mine about a month ago, pretty straight forward, new modified pump from eBay seller partshop247( sorry couldn't get link to work) about 8 screws takes off the front bumper and makes it an easy job Cost £23,25 Main dealer wanted to charge me £250 for parts and labour, Google aygo waterpump and you will get info on how to do it, Let us know how you get on , Brianfixit

[rajivrattna]

here are three links to start you off.

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/118041-aygo-water-pump/

http://citytriplets.blogspot.se/2011/12/waterpump-problems-leaking-replace-with.html

https://www.verboom.net/projects/c1/20100710/index.html

I had my done by a Toyota tech a few years ago (the car has guarantee with Toyota so no cost for me) and I watched the whole procedure. The bolts really sat tight and he needed a lot of force to turn them loose. After fitting the new pump he really took his time filling the radiator slowly, allowing the fluid to settle down and allowing the air to escape before filling again. Make sure you do not get air trapped in the radiator coolant system. Checking the fluid level after a short run may be wise. That way you check for any mistakes or new leak.