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Cam belt change on Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI - do I need to change the water pump?

My daughter has just been quoted £500 by the main dealer for a timing belt change. When she asked if this included water pump, they told her that isn’t necessary as this is not driven by the timing belt. Is this correct? I I cant find any info online on this

Asked on 1 June 2021 by Chris de Vallancey

Answered by Dan Powell

The dealer is correct. The water pump on this engine is located at the opposite end of the block to the cam belt and therefore does not require changing at the same time as the belt. The water pump does not have a change interval, either.

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