Water Pump

HA he sensed your paranoia at changing the belt at a mere 56k. Know older models recommended 60k change under severe conditions but thought newer ones were 75-80k? Once belt is off its easy to change the pump - another 20-30 minutes. If pump seizes up - belt is gone! (Pump is driven by same timing belt). If pump goes bad - you go thru same motions as changing the belt again. If pump doesnt squeak, turns freely and no signs of leaking - think you're safe not changing it this belt change. I live more dangerously - would have waited til 75k for belt (if I had long trip planned or tad longer if just local miles) then inspected pump as above before buttoning it up.

Hi,

For me it happend in other way round. Last month my 99 toyota camry's pump got seized and my car stalled in the middle of the road. The mileage was around 48,0000. Luckily my car was under 5 yr engine/transmission warranty so the dealer replaced it for free. But he adiviced me to change the timing belt also since he disaseembled the engine to change the water pump for a nominal charge. So I did the same.

So there is a chance for the water pump to seize and replacement cost is more.

Its a good idea its all apart. But i would wait its only 56000, unless you drive hard

take wolfgangs advice...

'98 4 cylinder

Changed timing belt at 110,000. It had no visible signs of wear. Orignal water pump is in. The car now has 143,000 miles on it.

'92 4 cylinder. 176000miles. Original waterpump. Timing belt changed at 60000 en 120000. Will change waterpump with timing belt at 180000.

Luc K

Changed my pump at 140,000 was hearing a noise figured time to change it anyway, later discovered noise was a loose air filter box...