AC Ace Water pump replacement Cost
1993–1996 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$759–$5.9k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
2–6h
At a typical garage
The water pump circulates coolant through the engine; when it fails the engine overheats rapidly, which can cause irreversible damage. A leaking or noisy water pump should be replaced promptly. AC Ace water pump replacement typically costs $759–$5936.
Typical parts included
- Engine water pump
- Auxiliary water pump
What affects the price
- Belt-driven vs chain-driven water pump (chain-driven is more labour-intensive)
- Whether the timing belt is replaced at the same time (cost-effective to do together)
- OEM vs quality aftermarket brand (Gates, Aisin, GMB)
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Water pump replacement on a AC Ace typically takes 2–6 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a AC Ace, this is typically needed water pumps are replaced on failure; preventative replacement alongside the timing belt is common practice.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the AC Ace
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$536–$995
- ABS sensor replacement$221–$410
- ABS system bleeding$176–$328
- AC compressor clutch replacement$441–$819
- AC compressor replacement$473–$878
Water pump replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 3 Series Cabriolet$420–$780
- RENAULT Megane Cabriolet$420–$780
- VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio$420–$780
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$420–$780
- AUDI A5 Cabriolet$420–$780
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