Thoughts on timing belt replacement. 11 years >6000 miles

[Dpine]

I had this done right before EXPO 12 so its been a while. Thoughts on changing the water pump at the same time? If the engine had a normal amount of miles on it this it would be a no brainer to change out the water pump and other items at the same time. Just doing the belt and the tensioner would simply things a bit. Just looking for opinions.

[JDMJNKY]

an incipient tragedy, if left unattended.

[DC231]

I had this done right before EXPO 12 so its been a while. Thoughts on changing the water pump at the same time? If the engine had a normal amount of miles on it this it would be a no brainer to change out the water pump and other items at the same time. Just doing the belt and the tensioner would simply things a bit. Just looking for opinions.

I agree with jdmjnky. I'm pretty sure the water pump has a rubber seal on the shaft as well so you're going this route based on replacing the rubber parts right? I'd say an extra $250 is cheap insurance to know that you won't have to do the job again in a year or two.

[Dpine]

I had this done right before EXPO 12 so its been a while. Thoughts on changing the water pump at the same time? If the engine had a normal amount of miles on it this it would be a no brainer to change out the water pump and other items at the same time. Just doing the belt and the tensioner would simply things a bit. Just looking for opinions.

I agree with jdmjnky. I'm pretty sure the water pump has a rubber seal on the shaft as well so you're going this route based on replacing the rubber parts right? I'd say an extra $250 is cheap insurance to know that you won't have to do the job again in a year or two.

I have a new water pump. I have no problem replacing it. In my mind Im throwing away a barely used part. I have no idea how many oem water pumps are available. That's the only reason I was asking for opinions. I suppose I could buy the gasket (if its available)and keep the pump for the next time.

[DC231]

I had this done right before EXPO 12 so its been a while. Thoughts on changing the water pump at the same time? If the engine had a normal amount of miles on it this it would be a no brainer to change out the water pump and other items at the same time. Just doing the belt and the tensioner would simply things a bit. Just looking for opinions.

I agree with jdmjnky. I'm pretty sure the water pump has a rubber seal on the shaft as well so you're going this route based on replacing the rubber parts right? I'd say an extra $250 is cheap insurance to know that you won't have to do the job again in a year or two.

I have a new water pump. I have no problem replacing it. In my mind Im throwing away a barely used part. I have no idea how many oem water pumps are available. That's the only reason I was asking for opinions. I suppose I could buy the gasket (if its available)and keep the pump for the next time.

From your perspective you should only replace the belt. The tensioner is just a simple bearing with very low miles it would have no issue going another 10 years 100k miles.