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 Sep 19, 2011 - 3:17 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 14, '09 From Saskatoon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
As the title suggests. i have 340km on my 7a. timing belt broke so i should probably replace my water pump while im in there since i have no idea when the last time it has been changed. good plan? the pump isnt leaking though. so should i go by the old sayin. if it aint broke dont fix it.?
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Sep 19, 2011 - 3:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
For the amount of labour you're going to be paying for (or putting into it) - you might as well save yourself some dough, and time later down the road and do both at the same time.
I think the old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - doesn't apply to Timing Belt/Water pump maintenance. 
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Sep 19, 2011 - 3:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 26, '10 From Portsmouth, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I wouldn't mess with the water pump yet if there hasn't been any problems with it. I replaced my timing belt this past December without doing the water pump and my motor (also a 7a) has about the same amount of mileage on it. (340,000km~211,000 miles; mine has ~214,000 on it)
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Sep 19, 2011 - 5:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (KAOS @ Sep 19, 2011 - 1:19 PM)  For the amount of labour you're going to be paying for (or putting into it) - you might as well save yourself some dough, and time later down the road and do both at the same time. I think the old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - doesn't apply to Timing Belt/Water pump maintenance. YES!!!! QUOTE (d3ath2009 @ Sep 19, 2011 - 1:50 PM) I wouldn't mess with the water pump yet if there hasn't been any problems with it. I replaced my timing belt this past December without doing the water pump and my motor (also a 7a) has about the same amount of mileage on it. (340,000km~211,000 miles; mine has ~214,000 on it) NO!!!!! -------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Sep 19, 2011 - 5:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '11 From Ga Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that is a simple call. To go through all what needs to be done to change the timing belt and not to change the water pump while your there is just throwing money away. The water pump will fail so why not have the piece of mind to know you'll not ever have to worry about it. You'll be glad you did....
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Sep 19, 2011 - 7:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Change the oil pump seal and gasket, along with the front main seal and crank seals. I bet good money they are leaking or about to start.
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Sep 19, 2011 - 8:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
^^^^ good advise
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1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Sep 19, 2011 - 9:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '09 From Saskatoon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ok, sweet. thanks for the advice 6gc.
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