If the water pump is driven by the internal timing belt or chain and the belt or chain breaks, you don’t have to worry about the engine overheating because the engine will quit running immediately.

Even if your water pump is dead but your timing belt has 20,000 miles left, replacing both is usually still a good idea. On average, the cost to replace a timing belt is also around $800.

When To Change Your Water Pump Water pump replacement is part of a regular maintenance schedule. How often you need to replace the pump depends on the make and model of your car. You should replace ...

QUESTION: How do you install a water pump belt on a MerCruiser four cylinder engine with a 120 horsepower stern drive? I can not figure out how to get around the front engine mount because the belt… ...

Damage and mechanical issues aren't always the only sign that it's time to replace your engine's water pump. Automakers specify various mileage thresholds for certain maintenance tasks. You can ...

My 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI needs needs a new timing belt this year. Should the water pump be done at the same time? My local garage has told me the the water pump isn’t driven by the timing belt.