timing belt and water pump

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xavier
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Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:57 am

Just wondering as I have not done the timing belt in about 18 months. do I nee to take the timing belt off to replace the water pump?
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Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:02 am

what engine are you talking about?
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Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:09 am

m20 323i 1984
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Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:15 am

The timing belt doesnt drive the water pump but as you have to remove a lot of stuff to get at it and a timing belt is only a few quid it makes sense to do it at the same time.
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Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:06 am

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=216814
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