I have to replace the alternator 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 Duratec with 99,000 miles. Should I change the water pump while it's apart?

I have to replace the alternator 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 Duratec with 99,000 miles. Should I change the water pump while it's apart?

If it makes it readily accessible that would be a very smart move. Don't know the model but if there's an idler gear those have a habit of going out on alot of vehicles to so pick one of those up to.

After watching a video I would say, why not? I'd like to find all the design engineers and beat the **** out of them

Not unless it's leaking.

If it is not broken, do not fix it.

Blah blah blah

I'm not familiar with that model but the alternator and the water pump are unrelated. Each should be easy to change while the engine sits in the car. So nothing is apart to warrant changing the WP. Why change it IF IT IS NOT CAUSING YOU ANY GRIEF? Most people will leave it until it starts to leak.

Yeah if it's easy to get to.