1987 325is very early timing belt replacement

[mala]

Brand new timing belt/tensioner and water pump with all of about 20 miles on them. The water pump is making noise and leaking coolant. I'm going to replace that.

I know the recommendation is to always replace the timing belt and tensioner any time they are removed. Do I REALLY have to do that with 20 miles on them??? They're still nearly brand new!

Thanks!

[Rrrockhound]

You don't have to remove the timing belt to replace the water pump.

[mala]

doh! Replace water pump with timing belt has imprinted on my brain and so has the reverse - didn't actually even think about it. Thanks!