# timing belt/water pump **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/timing-belt-water-pump/254558 **Category:** Shift518 Automotive **Created:** [September 16, 2010, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/timing-belt-water-pump/254558 "2010-09-16T21:58:10Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 17
### Author: ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban) #### Post date: [September 20, 2010, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/timing-belt-water-pump/254558/17 "2010-09-20T20:01:04Z")
> [@Pray for bills te kevin everett](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pray-for-bills-te-kevin-everett/35083/18): > > Yup need the cam locking tool and need to pull the front end off FUN! dont need the cam lock, and getting the front end off isnt really that bad. pop the timing cover off man and inspect the belt. original service books called for 105k i believe. revised to 80. some get lucky others do not. if the belt looks dried and has signs of cracking i wouldnt risk it. also, replace the Tensioner with an OEM one or one from GAP. not some junk from ECS --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/timing-belt-water-pump/254558)._