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SteveHI

12-02-2003 04:27 PM

Water pump cracked at 45k - should I replace timing belt too?

saabSean

12-02-2003 04:32 PM

YES!

The timing belt, the serpentine belt, the t-belt tensioner and roller, and the thermostat.

Expect the total to be near $1000 when all is said and done. I had the same thing happen at 56k (or thereabouts).

TraderAlex

12-02-2003 04:45 PM

Pretty short life for that part.

Gerry

12-02-2003 05:37 PM

Absolutely

DWP	12-02-2003 06:46 PM

You betcha. Added cost to do everything is peanuts.

s4master1

12-02-2003 11:22 PM

Re: Water pump cracked at 45k - should I replace timing belt too?

most definitelly
timing belt and water pump should always be replaced together

QCRAZY

12-03-2003 04:03 AM

Yep, and thermostat.

Dan_L

12-03-2003 06:27 AM

Parts are cheap, the labor is what will kill you. You from HI? Fly me there and labor will be free=)

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