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Old 05-12-2012, 02:07 PM   #2
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Re: Should I replace sealers when doing the time belt job?

Of course this decision is up to you. Considering the amount of time and efforts you make, people advice to replace the seals when changing timing belt. If the seal leaks you will be able to see it. It will be wet around the crankshaft. Even if it does not leak, 120000 miles and 13 years is more then enough for a seal and I would replace it. Many folks recommend using OEM but I took my chance and bought one at O'Reilly 4 months ago. So far so good. It is not leaking.

Camshaft seal is also recommended for replacement but there is little oil pressure there and if it does not leak I would leave it.

I would also replace a water pump. It took me about 10 hours to do the timing belt and I did not want to do it again just to do the water pump.

Good luck,
Sam
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