Sorry to tell you this, timing belt removal is a must before removing the water pump. If the belt has around 60,000 to 100,000 miles, it needs to be replace anyway and might as well do it since it's right there in front of you. At a garage, probably cost you $500.00 and up.
On my 97 Concorde with the 3.5L engine the water pump is behind the timing belt cover. You must first take the timing belt cover off to see the water pump. The 3.3L water pump is driven by the serpentine belt.
It is in the front of the engine, driven by the timing belt
The water pump in this vehicle is driven by the timing belt and is in the middle of the front of the block behind the timing belt cover.
it is drivin by the timing belt so its behind the timing belt cover. Not an easy job to replace. took me about 6 hours.
It is inside the front of the engine, driven by the timing belt.
You do not have to, but if the water pump is timing belt driven it is highly recommended.
You do not have to change the timing belt to replace the water pump. You do have to remove the timing belt cover to be able to access the bolts that hold the water pump on.
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No, but it can be recommended on a system where the timing belt runs the water pump.
If the timing belt drives the water pump you should replace the belt at the same time as the pump.
The water pump should be driven by the timing belt, yes. If you change the water pump, you might wanna change the timing belt and tensioner while you're in there.
You should only have to remove the serpinine belt to change the water pump. The timing belt is inside the plastic covers. The serpentine belt is visible to you.