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    Sep 21, 2008, 07:49 PM
    Replacing a water pump
    Has anyone ever changed a water pump in a pontiac grand am 2.4? Does the timing chain have to be replaced as well?
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    Sep 22, 2008, 09:58 AM
    It doesn't have to be changed, but it's recommended. It doesn't make much sense to tear the motor down that far only to fix it up half-way.
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