Just want to know how many have actaully had to get their water pump changed at the or around 100,000km Service?

I am going to be doing my timing belt etc on the weekend and will inspect the water pump in the process.

Thanks
John

I didn't change mine at either the 100 or 200K service. It's not leaking. (yet)

The TF i had done 152,000 and the timing belt was only just replaced, as far as i know, the water pump is still the original one

well i'm getting the timing belt done in 2-4 weeks
and as the engine as gone 200,500+ im going to get the
timing belt
water pump
cam and crank seals
i figured as the cover was off and the age of the engine
do it all and save some $$$ in the long run
bersons had the ceapest prices
timing belt ........Bersons $79 - Mitsu $98
seals................Bersons $6 - Mitsu $13
water pump.......Bersons $98 - Mitsu $288 WTF!
Coolant mitsu recomended $30
i'll get all mitsu parts exept the water pump (i dont need it THAT original)

If it aint broke ;)

well i'm getting the timing belt done in 2-4 weeks
and as the engine as gone 200,500+ im going to get the
timing belt
water pump
cam and crank seals
i figured as the cover was off and the age of the engine
do it all and save some $$$ in the long run
bersons had the ceapest prices
timing belt ........Bersons $79 - Mitsu $98
seals................Bersons $6 - Mitsu $13
water pump.......Bersons $98 - Mitsu $288 WTF!
Coolant mitsu recomended $30
i'll get all mitsu parts exept the water pump (i dont need it THAT original)

Might as well change all the belts as well, alt, a/c, power steering.

Cheers
John

I was told by the local Mitsi dealer that a good rule of thumb is that the waterpump should be changed every second timing belt change ie 200,000Ks.

Usually if it aint broke then don't fix but Magna's/Veradas have been known to **** water pumps so would recomend doing. As said, timing belt has to come off for pump change down the track if it ****s itself so for the sake of $100, get it done. Peace of mind.

For starters use the Bursons parts, I have for years.

Secondly, unless you have the belt tensioning tool DO NOT DO IT YOUR SELF as if you keep the old pump or install a new one it will end in tears. The 3rd gen are particular about belt tension.

For starters use the Bursons parts, I have for years.

Secondly, unless you have the belt tensioning tool DO NOT DO IT YOUR SELF as if you keep the old pump or install a new one it will end in tears. The 3rd gen are particular about belt tension.

I am an ex employee of bursons so all my parts are from there,

Do you by anychance have a diagram/pic of what the tool looks like?

Cheers
John