1990 Toyota Tercel water pump replacement

1990 TOYOTA TERCEL
91,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TW1984
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Can the water pump be replaced without replacing the timing chain? I think the upper timing chain cover has to be removed but I am not sure about the chain. Thanks.
Apr 19, 2010 at 1:13 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is a belt driven engine, the belt will have to be removed to fit a pump, as a new belt is very cheap, i would advise that you replace the belt at the same time.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 19, 2010 at 8:21 AM
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