water pump

[1997GSTSPYDER]

ok guys i got one question i need to know when replacing my water pump do i have to remove the timing belt? it a 1997 gst

 

[Merkles]

Yes you do. Alot of times when people replace the water pump they will just replace the timing belt, idler pully, auto tensioner and tensioner pully with it. It will save alot of hassle down the road and you will have the piece of mind knowing that your timing belt wont snap

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

ok good i had my water pump was replaced about 2 months ago now my timing belt is loose. i checked the timming marks on the cam gears and i looks likes it off by one tooth take a look at the pic. its on my profile pic dont ask how i got it there