Water pump and starter question...

[sixkiller00]

I'm in the process of rebuilding a '91 Metro with just under 90k. Looking at where the water pump and starter sit I thought this might be a good time to replace them if they tend to fail, say in the 90k-120k miles range. They're both pretty easy to get to at this point.
There's no indication of any problem with either of them right now.
Anyone have any experience/opinion?
Thanks in advance.
Mike

[Johnny Mullet]

The starter will last a long time. I have heard of these with over 300,000 miles and the original starter. I would do the water pump while you are in there.

[RossT]

If your going to do the waterpump, you might as well do the timing belt if it hasn't been done in a while.

[sixkiller00]

Much appreciated.

[95metro]

I just did mine. Absolutely do the water pump and timing belt while you are there. I know the saying goes, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it', but it's much easier to do it out of the car than in....