Do I need to change the water pump if I replace the timing belt ? and does the water pump connect with the timing belt ? if the water pump goes out will it bend the rods ?
i would get out of that thing they are nothing but trouble always! a have a freind got a nice chevy ,never been happier?
There are always two reasons for which mechanic or the car owners should insist to change the water pump whenever, is time to change the timing belt -If your water pump is driven by the same timing belt; you should have to replace it ; or else you may pay more money for real serious damage in the future if it seizes due to high mileage on it or any fatigue of it,s own. -But if the water pump is driven with a separate belt . You should put that consideration in account for the reason to save money at this point, and furthermore prevent any Sudan over heating condition at any given time. The best way to know if your water pump whether driven by the timing or not ! You simply need to find out what type and size engine you have . Then you go to any auto part and ask them to show you the new pump. Try to show them some sign that you are going to buy the pump in order for them to show you the right pump. If that pump comes with a sprocket pulley. definitely is driven by the timing belt. If in fact your water pump is driven by the timing belt- Yes! you should anticipate to prepare a large amount of money to take care of that big damage within that engine( If that engine is interference engine )
