timing belt and water pump query

tony-starr · Postby **tony-starr** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:58 am

Hi all,

Just wondering if the water pump should be changed, the same time the timing belt is? And what are the negatives if only the timing belt is done.

Thanks!

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:19 am

If it's time for a belt change, then it's time for a pump change.
The pump will leak sooner or later, and because you need to undo the belts to remove and install it, why not take a pre-emptive (did I spell that right?) step and fix it now before it becomes a problem.

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:18 am

My pump lasted 200 k km and was still good and working without leaks, but I decided to change it, takes about an extra hour or so ontop of your T belt change.

The seals they recomend the drill and screw method (look how deep the new seal is (you dont have to drill very far)