It is recommended to replace the water pump also when replacing the timing belt. If I've had no problem, can I skip this cost? Also are cover belts damaged by the tensioner need to be replaced? Shop manager is stating covers not required for repair.

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Car in broke down in KY, have to drive back to MN. Car is only worth 1800, don't know if I should put the money into the repair, but it will buy us time for another vehicle, however it's been the Subaru from hell and has cost us too much for < 150k miles.