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Purchased G37 Seden in December 2018, with 84,000 miles on it. 60 days later, a water pump replacement to the tune of $1000. Comments to share?? Thanks.

stealthee

Water pumps have a life span. Some people replace them as routine maintenance at 60k miles.

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

It's major surgery to get at the waterpump on this car. They do wear out and leak eventually. Probably not a bad idea to replace timing parts too (chains, gears, guides).

teahead

84k miles seems pretty soon-ish.

My G35 coupe that I had had 141k on the clock w/no WP issues.

Luck of the draw.

Yes, while you're in there, replace any tensioners, guides, thermostat, gaskets. You shouldn't have to replace the chains. That's just more $$$.

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

^^At nearly 100K miles, one would be foolish not to replace the gears/chains given the engine is already torn apart. It's like changing a CSC without changing the clutch on a higher mileage car.

teahead

Fair enough.

May be a good idea to replace the alternator too while you're in there. Maybe PS pump too.

Ditto the back timing cover gasket if it's a 2011 or older.