I’m at 220k miles on my 01. The timing belt and water pump were replaced in 2017 at 188k miles but I’d like to have them done soon along with a few other things just for peace of mind. I’m wondering what else I should have done while getting those done. I plan on replacing the radiator and all the hoses as well.

 

I have had similar question. Be sure it is whole timing belt kit: pulley and tensioner too. Also I believe front crankshaft seal is easy then. BUT camshaft seal(s?) or tubes (?) are also accessible then, but one level beyond: more labor. My car is coming due in around 2 years for a timing belt, and not sure if I should pursue cam seals or related parts with it, but it is a possibility, As far as I know, my car does not leak oil at all now, but I did not an extra timing belt 4 years after my first since my water pump went... and it was suppoi\sedly done with the first TB in 2014. I have a fling that place cheated me completely. Timing belts or similar work to get the engine that open are a big expense so worth considering these seals.... but I cannot say from experience and welcome others' comments as to what the extra cost/risk is of doing cam seals vs not.

I also wonder if thermostat is more accessible then, if it has not been done. And are any hoses (vacuum/pcv etc.) more reachable when doing TB? I have never to my knowledge replaced any hoses at all on my 2005 with 165k.

 

Been covered pretty extensively. OEM hoses and OEM clamps, everything for the TB, crank seal, everything for the serp belt, there are some smaller coolant hoses you can source also since the system is drained, thermostat, great time for the PS reservoir and hoses, and hell, the alternator is right there once this is all apart. Only use quality parts. How deep you go depends on how deep your pockets are... GL!

 

I would do the front crankshaft seal, and all water hoses if the car has over 150k miles on it. Since you are changing the coolant anyway.

 

Replace all of the vacuum, evap, and little coolant hoses around the top of the engine. They will be rock solid and ready to crack at this age. Pretty much anything made of rubber on the engine should be replaced with new OEM. Get them while you can. Once these cars hit 25 years old, the parts availability will be not so great.