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Water pump replacement requires timing belt removal?
I spent some time searching the forum but couldn't find a definitive answer. Is there a way to replace the water pump on a SC300 without removing the timing belt?
It doesn't appear that you can, but just wanted to verify before I get started on this project. |
It's been a while since I've done it, but I don't think you can. The timing belt tensioner will be in the way.
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After spending time looking at numerous youtube videos you must remove the lower timing chain cover, which requires removal of the crank pulley. The timing belt is 5 years old but only has 15K miles on it. The indy shop didn't do the water pump when replacing the timing belt and now it's leaking. What a waste.
I'm going to go ahead and replace the cam and crank seals and the hydraulic tensioner along with the timing belt. |
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