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Hello!

When I take the car off the road in September for the winter I’m going to get a new water pump put on……what other bits should I do at the same time whilst on that side of the engine… I take it as given that will put a new cambelt on it.

Oh and just to conform it’s a 95 24V

Thank you

Trev

Cam belt & ilder bearings

Kit

Why ?
Unless you have an issue , leave well alone.
I can assure you , original Japanese cambelts will last well over 120,000 miles .

There is a noise coming from the water pump so before it is an actual issue makes sense to get it done instead of regret it later. For what is a cheap part could turn into an expensive problem if not changed I figure

The car is on 94k and I cannot be sure if / when the cambelt has been done so makes sense to do while on that part of car doing the water pump.

As it’s a job doing the water pump I may as well change anything else too that would at some point be due a change at some point.

If you are doing all that, you might as well do the alternator & Power steering belt a the same time.

Thank you Andy

Also, remember to loosen the pinch bolt before adjusting the tensioner, if you don't you could bend or snap the tension adjuster bolt.

Makes sense now , if it is the original belt , my bet is, it will be in perfect condition.
Taking crankshaft pulley off without the proper tool , needs a bit of care.