Second Hand Nissan Primera Water Pump

The Nissan Primera P11 generation ran from 1996 to 2002, so a 2000 and a 1999 car are within the same generation — but fitment still depends on the engine code rather than the year alone, as Nissan used several different engines across that generation including the GA16DE, SR20DE, and various diesel units. Confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and give it to the breaker, who can then match the pump accurately. Never assume year-for-year fitment without verifying the engine codes match.

The P11 ran from 1996 to 2002 and the P12 from 2002 to 2007, and these are distinct generations with different engine families, so a water pump from a P11 is very unlikely to fit a P12. Engine codes changed significantly between generations, and the water pump is specific to the engine it drives. Always confirm the engine code from your V5 and supply it to the breaker rather than relying on generation overlap.

Trim level — whether your Primera is an S, SE, SVE, or any other grade — has no bearing on water pump fitment whatsoever, as the pump is determined entirely by the engine fitted to the car. Two Primeras of different trims but sharing the same engine code will use the same water pump. Focus on supplying the engine code to the breaker rather than the trim name.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly because the petrol and diesel engines fitted to the Primera are mechanically different units with different water pumps. For example, a diesel Primera using a CD engine family will require a completely different pump to one running a petrol SR20DE or QG18DE. Always confirm both your fuel type and your engine code from the V5 before asking a breaker to quote.

Both years sit within the P12 generation (2002–2007), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility if the engine codes match, but Nissan did make running production changes during this generation that could affect ancillary components like mounting points or pump design. Confirm your engine code from the V5 and check with the breaker against your specific registration to be sure, rather than assuming all P12 pumps are interchangeable.

Body style has no effect on water pump fitment; the pump is entirely engine-driven and the same engine was available across different body styles in the Primera range. A breaker can supply the same pump regardless of whether your car is a hatchback, saloon, or estate, provided the engine codes match. Give the breaker your engine code rather than your body style when requesting a quote.