Hyundai Repair: Water Pump Replacement on 96 Elantra Wagon, water pump replacement, timing belts


Question
I can do minor stuff on my Elantra but haven't tackled something like this before.  Is is difficult to change the water pump on the particular Elantra Wagon I believe it is a 3.7 or 3.1 L it is not the 2 something?

Answer
The 1996 had either a 1.6 or a 1.8 liter engine.  There is no difference except for dimensions, so servicing is the same on either engine.

The water pump is mounted behind the timing belt.  If you've never replaced a timing belt, you should have a mentor or someone else present to guide you.  If you've done a few timing belts, this will not be a big deal.