How long will a water pump last?

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How long will a water pump last?

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Iv'e got a 92' Mazda MX-3 V6 and was just wondering how many Kilometers and/or miles i should get out of the water pump. Thanks<P>Opps, i just noticed i was not in the correct forum :( sorry....<p>[ February 21, 2002: Message edited by: zytariuk ]
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Re: How long will a water pump last?

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Mine went just under 200,000km.
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I needed a new one at about 190,000Kms
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Mines in the shop right now for that at 120,000Mi, with all the other stuff that needs replaced (timing belt, oil seals etc.)it's 680USD!<p>[ February 21, 2002: Message edited by: tk1138 ]
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Possibly forever.<P><BR>Suppose to change when you change the timing belt every 60k.
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I just changed mine at 220,000 kms, Did the timing belt at the same time. My friends and I did it in my garage. it took us about 3 days, but we saved about $600 by doing it ourselves.
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Ok, thanks. Seems like they need to be replaced around 180,000 - 200,000km on average. <P>Im at 118,000km right now :p
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