20v timing belt

[JShadzi at aol.com]

   I disagree, to change the pump while you are in there is very easy.  Considering the damage if the pump does go out, it is a very economical, logical decision...
Javad

At 11:08 AM 02/05/2001 -0700, John Cassidy/Sallyann Mulcahy wrote:

>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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