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Guide to Replacing the Water Pump on the Land Rover Defender

Model: Land Rover Defender MK 5 - Years 1983-1990
Part: Pump

In today's video, you will see the instructions needed to remove and replace the water pump on the Land Rover Defender. First, open the hood of your vehicle and start by removing the intake hose connected to the turbocharger, also taking off the exhaust section; then disconnect the coolant hose, allowing it to drain into a container. At this point, drain the engine oil by removing the oil filter; take off the air conditioning compressor to access the water pump, removing the belt and unscrewing the bolts to replace it!

Updated on 15 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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