1998 Dodge Neon water pump

1998 DODGE NEON
119,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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If I have no problems with my water pump should I get it replaced now being that I need a new oil pump(get it all done at once and save labor costs) or should I wait until I auctually need it? My car has 119,000 miles on it and a technician said I should get the water pump changed every 65,000.
Jan 22, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Yes you should. You also need to replace the timing belt, if it has not been done. You are due by mileage. I have seen too many Neons and Stratuses fail due to broken timing belt at around 120K miles.
Jan 23, 2009 at 12:12 AM