Timing belt replacement

2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
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SLIM129
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Engine Mechanical problem
6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 93000 miles

My mechanic said I need to replace my timing belt and water pump but I do not have a problem I can see or hear He wants to charge me $500.00 for this work Am I being cheated on??? Thank you for your help
Nov 8, 2009 at 3:57 PM
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Hi there,
The timing belt is a serviced item and should be replaced at 90,000km if it fails you will do serious engine damage, as for the water pump, there is no need to replace it if it is not noisy or leaking, as it is driven by the timing belt, it is often a good time to re new it as it is exposed and require only a few extra minuets work to do while replacing the timing belt, but this is optional, you do not have to replace the pump if you don't want to or if there is no evidence that it it leaking or noisy.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 8, 2009 at 4:05 PM