2001 Kia Rio Repair Question
Topics covered: Water pump, Gas, Timing belt.
Mileage: 270,000 miles.
Mileage: 270,000 miles.
Asked on December 21, 2012
Kia Rio Water pump Problem
Im trying to replace water pump, whats the easiest way to go about it?
Asked by (pending member)Answer
Replied on December 23, 2012
Ony standard procedures that requires timing belt removal.
WATER PUMP
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain coolant. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove timing belt. Remove power steering pump. See
Fig. 17 . Remove water inlet pipe and gasket. Disconnect water bypass pipe and "O" ring. Remove water pump drive pulley. Remove water pump bolts, and remove water pump. Remove gasket and clean gasket mating surface of engine block.
Installation
Ensure all gasket mating surfaces are clean. Install water pump gasket on water pump. Install water pump. Tighten bolts to specification. To complete installation reverse removal procedure.
