ossett2k2

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I have a small water leak and am pretty sure it's coming from the water pump. Is there any way I can replace it without having to completely removing the cambelt? Car is a version 3 wrx type ra
Cheers Rich

johnlogie

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Changing the pump will involve removing the belt so would probably be best to change it. Check tensioner and pulleys while its off and change if required

ossett2k2

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Ok thanks. I was kinda hoping there might be a way to remove the pump without totally removing the belt and risking throwing the timing out. I'm pretty confidant with a spanner but don't know I'm confident enough to do the whole timing belt and risking damage
Things are a bit tight so was hoping to cut down on cost+the previous owner said belts were done fairly recently.
I guess I will have to bite the bullet and pay someone to do the cam belt or grow some ***** and do it myself