20v timing belt

[John Cassidy/Sallyann Mulcahy]

The mechanic that has kept a newly aquired '91 200q in excellent condition for the last 7 years (175,000 miles), has informed me replacing the H20 pump with the timing belt is a waste of $ if the pump has no problems.  He claims they often go beyond 100kmi. with no problem.  Not that he'd be happy to change it with the belt change I have scheduled, but this goes against what I've always heard.  Thoughts?

JC
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