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Do you need to take off the timing belt when replacing the water pump on a Volkswagen beetle?
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∙ 15y ago
Simple answer is yes. The water pump is driven by the timing belt. P.S if you are not sure on how to do this job then pay a reputable workshop. You can bend cylinder head valves if you replace the timing belt incorrectly and then you are talking thousands to repair your car!
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