Hey everyone. I have to replace the water pump. The Haynes manual says that you need to take off the timing belt to do this. Is it true? Can't you replace the water pump without taking off the timing belt? Sounds like a major pain to change the water pump. Anyway, any input would be appreciated! Thanks in advance! It's on a 92 Metro.

Dan

you have to take the timing belt off but its not real hard to put it back on afterwards

The Timing belt is relatively easy to get at.

I've had it off many times working outside in my driveway.

I'd hate to have to do that in the snow, however....!

Hopefully you have a garage to work in - being Winter.

DoctorBill

Well I did it, replaced the water pump. At the same time I put on a new timing belt and serpentine belt. Doesn't leak antifreeze anymore. Anyway thanks guys for all your help!

Dan

Of all the cars I have ever worked on in my 63 years, my '93 Geo Metro 3 cylinder
has been the easiest.

Like working on a Go-Kart!

Only bad thing is that it is so damned low to the ground that one is always
squatting to get at something. Squatting and 63 years of age don't go well together...

Get a small wood stool to set on by the front fender.....

Four Jackstands are also required to get it up high enough to work underneath.

My Chevy Suburban - I didn't even need to jack it up to work underneath it!

DoctorBill

Another alternative to jack stands (if you can drive it), is to get 4 car ramps..or at least 2 and do one side at a time, front and rear. But anyway, I'm getting some car ramps soon....it'll make it so much easier especially when I replace the catalytic converter. :)

Dan