Water pump must change with timing belt?

Hi,

I plan to have the timing belt of my 92kmi 1998 S70 changed in a few
days. Is it necessary or a must to change water pump as well?

Thanks.

Ehien

 

It's a very good idea to do so.

 

It is not a bad idea the labor should not be much more than what was quoted
to you for the Timing belt replacement usually unless the water pump is
leaking I do not change it & I do this everyday
Glenn

 

Doesn't the timing belt drive the water pumps on these? Water pump fails,
timing belt fails, engine is toast, new water pump is cheap insurance.

 

Yes but it is frowned upon as selling work that is not needed if it was my
vehicle I would change it but no a days the customer is not always willing
to part with the extra money required to change the water pump @ this time
Volvo Cars of North America does not require the water pump to be changed
Glenn

 

If I were changing the timing belt I would make the customer sign a waver
that I am not responsible for engine damage due to a water pump failure if
they opt to not have it changed.

 

Thanks for the opinions guys. I'll check with my garage next Monday.
Since I'd rather have a peace of mind, unless the extra cost of water
pumping changing is substantial (>$100), I think I'll elect to do it.
The next time I do timing belt change the car will be 180kmi or close
to 200kmi, I *guess* the odd for an original water pump to fail before
it is high (correct me if I'm wrong). Doing it now is probably a safe
and possible money saving measure for the long run. Well hope I'm
right.

Best regards,

Ehien

 

92K miles is way over the recommended interval. Get it changed.

 

I don't know how good quality the water pump on the S70 is, but if it fails
before 100K i would think that is strange. The water pump on my 91 940 is
the original and it has 166K on, no leaks or sounds. I'll guess i'll ghange
it on my next timing belt change at 200K. Perhaps the water pump on newer
volvos is not so long lived.

 

A 940 drives the water pump with the accessory belts, much better design
IMO, I wouldn't change it until it leaks or gets noisy.

 

Well I have both timing belt and water pump replaced yesterday. They
cost me about $390 with factory parts. Not bad I guess...