Expected Water Pump Life?
12Ounce
02-20-2005, 02:24 PM
99 3.8L SEL with 155 kmiles.
I know I've been pushing my luck on the serpertine belt. Still on the original. So this summer I plan to replace belt along with take-up and idler pulleys;
But what about the water pump? I don't want to make extra work and expense for myself... but just how long will this pump last? I would appreciate some histories...
Anyone had any water pump failures?
I know I've been pushing my luck on the serpertine belt. Still on the original. So this summer I plan to replace belt along with take-up and idler pulleys;
But what about the water pump? I don't want to make extra work and expense for myself... but just how long will this pump last? I would appreciate some histories...
Anyone had any water pump failures?
rodeo02
02-20-2005, 08:48 PM
It seems anymore, years of service mean more than mileage on a water pump. 6yrs isn't much. Being out in the elements, hot/cold cycling mean alot. 155K on a 1999? You do LOTS of driving!!! :cheers:
G/luck
Joel
G/luck
Joel
floridatgp
02-21-2005, 10:52 AM
my 96 with 135k miles is on original water pump, thats a big job, have to lift engine, nothing compated to belt change
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