[MPDano]

Originally Posted by bowserdog1

I noticed coolant pooling around the base of the water pump lately on my '82 928 (U.S.). In fact, I've been going through about a 1/2 gallon of coolant per week recently. The car has about 75,000 miles and I was going to replace the timing belt and then get at the water pump at the same time. Do you think I need to replace the water pump, or is it just the gasket between the pump and block?
One more question, do you think this is a weekend job for someone with some mechanical inclination? I can do most of the work I have tried on the engine but I have never attempted a timing belt change before.
Thanks.

Brian

75,000 with no history is an easy decision. Replace TB and WP at the same time. Also, be prepared to snap bolts in the process. There is write up somewhere which names the bolt sizes so you can buy new ones before starting the job. Your also going to inspect your tensioner as well. At a minimum, replace the rubber boot.