The main reason for replacement of the water pump at the time you have the top of the engine all apart is because of all the work it takes to get there. (Same logic goes for doing a tune-up at the same time.There may still be some life left in the old water pump but because of the age and mileage (in most cases) it makes sense to replace it. For preventitive purposes you should also replace the thermostat, otterstadt switch and seal, belts, and idler pulley bearings. Yes, the price of all these parts adds up but what does a tow cost? And you will still have to replace the parts. If you want to have a reliable car that you can have confidence in you need to know that all of these parts are good and not near the end of their service life. BTW if you take out the radiator I am willing to bet it is green around the edges! You should consider replacing it too. Gee, this can get expensive! I replaced my water pump at 3,000 miles and there was evidence of seeping from the weep hole. Mileage isn't everything, sitting long periods of time takes it's toll on the seal (corrosion). David Teitelbaum vin 1075 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, id <ionicdesign@xxxx> wrote: > I am about to do all of the hoses on my car and i need your help. My water pump is > working and not leaking and i have 52,000 miles on my car. I have been told to replace > it but that is where i need your help. I want to know if you still have your original > pump and how many miles are on your car so i can decide if i should just buy a new pump. > > I created a poll so i can see the failure rate of the pump by how many miles are on your > car. > > Thanks for your help > Mark > 6683