Hi fellow IH8Mudders,
I am looking for advice for my 1994 FZJ80. I am original owner and it has 142,000 miles on it. As far as I can remember, I have not replaced the water pump on it yet (I have all my receipts since purchase at dealer). I kind of feel like it’s a ticking time bomb. I remember replacing water pumps on my teenage year cars every 30 to 40k. But I have also learned the age old adage of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s pretty inexpensive part, looks east to work on, and was thinking of just replacing it.
BUT, curious if this is overkill and I should just run it until it starts leaking? I don’t know if there is a “usual” lifetime mileage expectancy for the 6 cylinder petrol engine. I do get pretty far into woods and mountains with it. I would rather be wrenching in my garage than on the trail with no parts.
I am looking for advice for my 1994 FZJ80. I am original owner and it has 142,000 miles on it. As far as I can remember, I have not replaced the water pump on it yet (I have all my receipts since purchase at dealer). I kind of feel like it’s a ticking time bomb. I remember replacing water pumps on my teenage year cars every 30 to 40k. But I have also learned the age old adage of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s pretty inexpensive part, looks east to work on, and was thinking of just replacing it.
BUT, curious if this is overkill and I should just run it until it starts leaking? I don’t know if there is a “usual” lifetime mileage expectancy for the 6 cylinder petrol engine. I do get pretty far into woods and mountains with it. I would rather be wrenching in my garage than on the trail with no parts.