Replacing the timing belt and water pump on your first generation Lexus IS is a pretty complicated job and you have to be extra careful with the timing system not to upset its settings and damage the ...

Your guys are half right. On the timing belt version of the EA211 1.4TSI, the water pump, alternator and a/c pump are driven by a separate belt. The trouble is, the ...

Every car has comprehensive service schedules and intervals. Usually, the water pump is part of a major service, and thus must be treated as a wear item like brake pads or engine oil. Over time, the ...

With any luck, you shouldn’t have to replace a water pump even if you keep a vehicle for 10 years or more; they often last that long. Unless a water pump starts to leak, makes unusual noises or quits ...

That's what replacing a water pump, timing belt, tensioner and pulleys costs on a Polo. The work was actually overdue and if the pump had failed it would have thrown off the timing belt, leaving the ...