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I plan to have the timing belt changed

Tiny
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  • 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
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I plan to have the timing belt changed. Some places say I have to have the water pump changed. My online search says that the two parts are driven by two different belts and I do not need to have the water pump changed but for convenience it would be a good idea. I drive about 200 miles a month in the car. Help me please
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 AT 9:15 PM

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Tiny
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I wouldn't be able to tell you unless you tell us what engine you have.
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 4:41 PM
Tiny
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Which engine do you have?It doesnt look like ethier engine that comes in the car that the water pump is ran by the timing belt. So what is your question?The reason behind replacing a water pump driven by the timing belt is because if the old pump leaks or siezes up you could loose the belt and damage the engine.
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 4:41 PM
Tiny
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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I don't want to pay for unnecessary work to increase the car repair bill. If the water pump does not need to be removed, then I do not want to remove it in order to replace the timing belt.
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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It is common practice to replace the water pump when doing a timing belt because a lot of the labor is duplicated although this engine has more separation than most and there is no risk of the pump damaging the timing belt on this engine.
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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Alright hears the deal the water pump is under the timing belt cover thats why there saying to change the water pump. So in opion you should change it. Do you have to change it to replace the belt no. Hope this answers your question.
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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I want to thank both of you for you help.

Cheye Ebony
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
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