I have a 2003 V-70 with a I-5 non turbo (96,000 miles). I am about to change the timing belt. Should I change the water pump? I have called 2 dealers, one says yes, the other says no. One dealer says water pumps live to 200,000 miles. What is your 2 cents?

Thanks Don

 

Several very experienced people on this forum will say you're fine to 200k, too. I've taken their advice - look at it & spin it when you're doing the timing belt. If it looks & feels okay, leave it until the next cycle.

 

It's a gamble..

Have you owned the car since new and you've done the coolant system flushes every few years? If so, then might be safe to bet on a 9 yr old H2O pump..

I'm reminded of that famous Clint Eastwood line, "do you feel lucky?"

 

Yeah, I would have to agree with gdog, if your planning on it being a keeper, it will be alot easier to take care of it now, then break down later

 

Well, it certainly doesn't HURT anything to change it, but my usual advice is to do the WP every other timing belt.