You do not have to but it is recommended to do so.
Replacing the water pump and replacing the timing belt are both part of the 60K maintenance.
Replacing the water pump on the 2000 Neon is a parallel to the explaination of replacing the timing belt which I have posted an answer for. If you have over 100,000 miles on the car, look at replacing the timing belt as well.
A good 4 hours
The water pump is driven by timing belt, so, replace the timing belt while you are replacing water pump, because you have to take off timing belt to get to water pump.
The water pump is driven off the timing chain. I would recommend purchasing a repair manual for that vehicle if you are going to DIY.
You have to do the same what you do when replacing the timing belt. But you will need also to remove the timing belt gears and completely to remove the timing belt protection cover. After that you will able to replace the water pump. New user to program says "this some bulls*it"
If the timing belt drives the water pump, then yes, you should replace the pump at the same time as the belt.
Timing Chain Tensioner for a 92 Nissan maxima is roughly 100$-140$ and water pump around 100$ NAPA Auto parts prices Timing Chain Tensioner for a 92 Nissan maxima is roughly 100$-140$ and water pump around 100$ NAPA Auto parts prices
if you replace the water pump also plan on replacing the timing belt and tensioner. they are all part of the same assmebly and can't be done seperately.
Hi Its located under the timing belt cover......better plan on replacing the timing bet too
No you don't have to , but it is a smart thing to do. It takes quite a bit to get down that far and you might as well do it as you should have around 100K on the pump when you are replacing the timing belt.
The water pump is in behind your timing cover.