The Hyundai Tiburon water pump is the heart of the cooling system. It circulates coolant from the radiator through the engine and back, carrying heat away so the engine holds a safe, steady temperature. This is a used pump that has been inspected for shaft play, a sound impeller, and a dry weep hole, and is ready to install with a fresh gasket.
Owners replace the water pump when it leaks at the weep hole, when the bearing gets noisy or develops play, or as preventive maintenance when the timing belt is serviced. A failing pump can cause overheating and serious engine damage, so replacing it early protects the whole engine. On engines where the timing belt drives the pump, it is smart to do both at once.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Coolant leak | Drips or stains at the weep hole or pump gasket. |
| Overheating | Temperature climbs, especially under load or in traffic. |
| Noise or play | A whine or growl, or wobble felt at the pump pulley. |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The water pump as pictured for the engine you confirm. |
| NOT INCLUDED | A fresh pump gasket or O-ring, coolant, timing belt, and tensioner. A gasket is recommended for any install. |
| Tools You Need | Basic hand tools, a torque wrench, a gasket scraper, a drain pan, and fresh coolant. Bleed the cooling system after install. |
This Hyundai Tiburon water pump is offered for the following:
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| 1996 to 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | Engine coolant pump, by engine |
| Four-cylinder Beta engine | Confirm at order |
| V6 Delta engine | Confirm at order |
The Tiburon water pump differs by engine and generation across 1996 to 2008, so the four-cylinder and V6 pumps are not interchangeable. Always confirm your year and engine at order so the pump matches.
Not sure which pump you need? Call (240) 301-0095 with your year and engine, or your VIN. Our team confirms the correct water pump and whether it is timing-belt driven before your order ships.
This is a used water pump in good, serviceable condition. Quality control includes:
This is a used pump in good, serviceable condition with a sound shaft and dry weep hole at inspection. We strongly recommend a fresh gasket, new coolant, and replacing the timing belt at the same time where the belt drives the pump.
| Application | 1996 to 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | by engine |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Engine water pump | coolant pump |
| Material | High-grade aluminum or cast iron |
| Impeller | Precision impeller for steady coolant flow |
| Pulley Fit | V-belt and serpentine compatible |
| Pressure Tolerance | Up to 30 PSI |
| Approx Weight | 2.5 to 4.5 lbs |
| Function | Circulates coolant to prevent overheating |
| Engine Options | Four-cylinder Beta or V6 Delta | confirm at order |
| Timing Note | Replace the timing belt with the pump where the belt drives it |
| Recommended | Fresh gasket | new coolant | and a system bleed |
| Service Life | Typically 60 | 000 to 100 | 000 miles in service |
| Shipping | Free to all 50 states | fast transit | no core charge |
| Warranty | 15 day replacement warranty from delivery |
| Condition | Used | inspected for shaft play | impeller | and weep hole |
| Sku | vaz488 |
Contact (240) 301-0095 within 15 days of delivery.
