not necessary but very good idea too change it as it is common fault on V.A.G engines for the pump too fail and cause further damage ie overheat and blow the head-gasket
Do you need to change the water pump when changing the timing belt on a vw passat?
You don't need to, but it's a good idea.
Do you need to change the water pump when changing the timing belt on a vw passat?
While youre there, why not, if you have enough miles on it to change the belt, then the seals and bearings in the water pump can't be great, so I would, cause it's such a bear to get to.
If you change the timing belt yourself, I'd say no. If you can't do this maintenance yourself, then when you go to change the water pump its going to cost another ton of money.
I agree . although I never did on my escort and its never been a problem - but if it does fail in the future , just means more work. its basically preventive maintenance .
Its not necessary because its two unralated deals. the water pump only needs to be changed when it doesn't move the water inside the engine. But. if the engine is old its good to change it.
Not essential but if a cheap spare one is available fit it.
Not sure on your car, but on a lot of cars the timing belt, or belts must be removed to change the water pump. So if you do not change it and the water pump goes out, then the timing belt has to come off again, so the labor price will be as much as it was for changing the timing belt. If the car is of the age where the timing belt needs replacing, then the water pump is also about that age. The labor price should not be much more, than just having the timing belt done. It will cost extra for the pump.
You should. The water pumps on these cars are one of the worst pieces of junk ever developed. Almost guaranteed to break.
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