Water pump suggestions

[RJA]

Checked with my VW mechanic about parts, he uses only European parts:  For
water pumps, use Hepu or Febi, he's had bad experiences with Graf on 4 cyl
engines; SKF or Febi for tensioners; Conti for belts and Elring crank/cam
seals.  He was emphatic on ALWAYS replacing the tensioner, too many failed
engines because of bad tensioners.  ZZ Motors has a great package deal on a
timing belt kit now, $90 for the whole package, haven't checked yet on the
brands but the water pump is German.  I plan to rent the tools from
Blaufergnugen.

-- Rich
   '83 Coupe GT
   '90 Audi 200q

--- RJA <konecc at snet.net> wrote:
> > I'm about to replace the timing belt on my 1990 200q
> > -- any suggestions
> > where to purchase a high quality water pump?  I've
> > heard there's some real
> > aftermarket junk out there.  Is it recommended to
> > replace the tensioner
> > after 138K miles?  Did that on my Coupe, not sure if
> > it's really necessary.