2002 Other Toyota Models Water pump

2002 TOYOTA
93,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AMUNDSUN
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If I don't replace my water pump when I have my timing belt replaced, what are my dangers?
Sep 7, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If your water pump is ran off the timing belt and it fail's or seizes later on down the road it could damage your engine.That's why they would recommend replacing with the timing belt if it was ran off the timing belt.
Sep 7, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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