making repairs to the waterpump and timing belt

2002 CITROEN C2
150,000 MILES • MANUAL
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ZINOSA
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actually my question is very simple. can a broken waterpump damage the timing belt, visa versa? because i went to a mechanic and he wanted 6000 rands because the timing belt was apparently broken
Feb 27, 2015 at 2:48 AM
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we don't have those cars in US but yes it could damage a timing belt. besides recommended replacement for belt and tensioner is 60k. A lot of these come as a kit where the water pump, belt tensioner and pulleys are all replaced.
Feb 27, 2015 at 7:31 AM
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