Water pump done 5 years ago...time for another?

[mattd]

Originally Posted By: ArrestMeRedZ
Originally Posted By: Vikas
If you are going to do *any* preventive maintenance, make sure the new parts are at least as good as the original parts. In most cases, that implies OEM/dealer parts. It makes no sense to replace a perfectly working original part with a cheapo after market which might die in few months.

- Vikas


Words of wisdom here. When I did the timing belt on our Toyota, I bought a China-Zone replacement water pump to replace at the same time. I looked at the 102k mile original with no leaks and no play in the shaft, and couldn't do it. AZ got their pump back. I'll replace the water pump with an OEM at the 200k + point after the next timing belt breaks.


I suggest NOT doing this...change it BEFORE it breaks.

 

[ArrestMeRedZ]

If it lasts for over 100k miles, it starts making noise, or I'm planning a trip out of town, I'll change it before it breaks. Otherwise, it will be driven until it fails. It's a non-interference engine, so the only inconvience is a relatively short ride in the tow truck.

 

[mattd]

I understand its not an interference engine, i've replaced several of the V6 toyota engine T/belts.

It seems foolish to wait until it fails IMO, thats why toyota has it scheduled to be replaced at certain mileage intervals. But to each their own.