Thread: Water Pump

Quote: Originally Posted by moysiuan Great advice, thanks, my inclination was to simply inspect, and ensure the bearing action is smooth and leave well enough alone. Good plan, if it ain't broke..... However, if you havn't already done so then spend the time & money inspecting / replacing flexible brake lines, rubber fuel lines (inc the steel braided ones) and possibly coolant hoses.

Great advice, thanks, my inclination was to simply inspect, and ensure the bearing action is smooth and leave well enough alone.

That is a big bearing pump. I don't think you have to rebuild it if it is not leaking, not making funny noises, and that the last rebuild is within 5 years or less. On the other hand, it is $75 for the rebuild kit.

If the bearing that was installed was good quality, it should last 100K km or more. As noted, if it is not leaking, not squealing and no signs of it hanging up when you spin it manually, there is no reason to replace it. IMHO, this goes in the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" catagory, unlike timing belts that should be replaced before they fail.