Re: <5KSTQ> Water Pump Replacement

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>]

On Sun, 25 Feb 1996, Dave Head wrote:

> I need to replace my water pump this week. Problem is, I don't need to
> replace my timing belt - it has <30K miles on it. Can the timing belt cover
> backing plate be modified so that I DON'T have to tear down the front end,
> etc, etc, etc. I really just want to swap water pumps and go on with life.
> I tried looking through the Archives with no luck - but I seem to remember
> someone mentioning this a few months ago.

IMO the $9 timing belt wont break the bank... with 30K on it already, its 
1/3 to 1/2 done with its life anyway. If you do them both, you KNOW your 
good for another 60-90K.

my .02

Bob


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