Because I got my import serviced when I bought it, the service intervals don’t match with the “correct” mileage – and it’s in km anyway!

 

The services should be A B A C A B A C etc with A being the little one and C being the biggy.

 

In theory, my next services should be B at 145,000km, A at 155,000km and C at 165,000km.

 

The timing belt was replaced at 71,300km and since it should be replaced every 100,000km, it looks as if I can wait until the next C service at 165,000km.

 

The water pump failed just after that. Does this mean I should replace the water pump now (preventative) or wait until when the timing belt gets changed and do the two at the same time?

 

Are there any other jobs / parts replacement that should be done at the same time because you’re fiddling around there anyway?

 

Aaaand lastly, I had a new set of plugs at 91,000km which also have a 100,000km interval which means new plugs at 191,000km.

 

Is this about right or do the worthy and experienced gurus have words of wisdom for a humble ex-hippy who doesn’t know one end of a spanner from the other?

 

Thanks in advance - Gio

If the timing belt is done, its worth having the water pump done too, same with the small water hoses to the top coolant pipe. Don't forget there is also a time limit on the life of the belt - even if it hasn't covered a full 60k - think its 60 months. The plugs, yeah I'd do them tbh although the life really does depend on mods and how hard the car is driven. Would also do PCV valves and hoses, fuel pressure regulator, fuel dampener, air filters, fuel filter, and the obvious oil and filter. Maybe even a coolant flush is in order. Its always difficult to know how far to go as parts fail at different intervals - also a new part is just as likely to fail as a good, old part is....

 

Think I've just confused myself :D

 

HTH

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy