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what are step by step to change water pump on k8, this one guy wants $250+tax and probably will replace timing belt which will be extra. I think thats ridiculous price esp if I can do it myself, so how you do it, anyone got manual pages to change it, please help
mitmaks@yahoo.com

If you've got Microsoft Word,

http://odin.prohosting.com/bblades/leskatimingbelt.zip

Unzip, read, enjoy.

thank you for zip, any other tips/tricks guys, what else besides water pump ive gotta change?

friction bearing, water pump seal, timing belt tensioner (but i think these are all listed in that FAQ..)

timing belt tensioner has to be changed only if replacing timing belt i believe, water pump can be replaced without messing with timing belt or so ive read in that manual

Originally posted by mitmaks:
timing belt tensioner has to be changed only if replacing timing belt i believe,

It only has to be replaced when it goes bad, but it would make sense to replace at every timign belt change, as they seem to be able to last a little longer than the normal 60K belt interval, but not quite two belt intervals. Since our cars are non-interference, I almost think it'd be better to extend your timing belt change interval until the tensioner starts going.

only $250? i called mazda when i did my waterpump and they quoted me $650 plus tax. so i did it myself. i couldnt get the pump off without taking the timing belt off though, i think the belt blocks it.

was also told i have to take out engine to replace pump is that true?

absolutely not..

$250 is super cheap especially if it includes the water pump. You have to pull the the t-belt to change the pump. IF you've all ready got it apart that far it's no extra work to replace the belt.

Originally posted by mitmaks:
was also told i have to take out engine to replace pump is that true?

Where'd you get that crap from?

take the engine out? no no no. if a mechanic told you that they are trying to scam you. theres enough room to work once you take off the belts and hoses. you can probably do it in a weekend.

Originally posted by fry_81:
take the engine out? no no no. if a mechanic told you that they are trying to scam you. theres enough room to work once you take off the belts and hoses. you can probably do it in a weekend.

I found it a bit easier if I took out the right motor mount. Gave me better access.

Mike

you have to take the motor mount off cuz one of the motor mount bolts goes right throught the water pump.(If it didnt it would be really easy) and you dont have to take off the timing belt, just takes some manuvering..

Originally posted by Ebsouljah:
you have to take the motor mount off cuz one of the motor mount bolts goes right throught the water pump.(If it didnt it would be really easy) and you dont have to take off the timing belt, just takes some manuvering..

wtf? the motor mount bolts go nowhere near the water pump buddy.