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Originally Posted by XC90Mk1
To not change the pump you must be totally poor (which is fine) or be very open about a potential breakdown etc., so ignore what people say.
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The Volvo water pumps are a different thing than say, a BMW or Honda water pump. The original Volvo ones last over 200000 miles with the right coolant. Most Volvo dealers suggest replacing the original pump at the second timing belt only, so it's not BS. Of course, anyone is free to replace the parts they want, only a water pump is not that easy to remove, and of course it adds a coolant drain and correct burp procedure. It's NOT a 10 minutes job by any standard.