5vzfe waterpump (when to replace)
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5vzfe waterpump (when to replace)
My 97 4runner is about to hit 90k. I don't currently have any water pump problems, but I am wondering if I should replace it while I am doing the t-belt. What do you guys recommend? I think my water pump would probably last another 90k, but that might be a gamble.
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Originally Posted by cbrew325
My 97 4runner is about to hit 90k. I don't currently have any water pump problems, but I am wondering if I should replace it while I am doing the t-belt. What do you guys recommend? I think my water pump would probably last another 90k, but that might be a gamble.
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On my 22RE, I can losen the crank pulley bolt by bracng my breaker bar against the frame and hitting the starter. Would there be any reason I can't do this on the 4runner?
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I decided to replace my timing belt at 80K and found a leaking water pump when it was torn down (No prior indication of a leak).
Do yourself a favor and replace the pump before it fails.
Do yourself a favor and replace the pump before it fails.
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Originally Posted by cbrew325
On my 22RE, I can losen the crank pulley bolt by bracng my breaker bar against the frame and hitting the starter. Would there be any reason I can't do this on the 4runner?
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
On the flip side of that, I just sold a 97 4Runner with 197K miles that never had the WP replaced.
Risky, but possible.
Risky, but possible.
Next timing belt I will do it anyway just for good measure (will probably jinx myself).
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