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Yes, you are just about spot on for the timing belt. Leave the water pump - if it ain't broke don't fix it. Changing the belts does not disturb the water pump so wait until it actually starts to leak, and that could be in years to come.
Most manufactures recommend changing the Timing belt at around 60,000 miles or 7 years. The have been known to last a lot longer than that but it is cheaper to have it replaced than to risk critical and expensive engine damage if it breaks.
Usually a timing belt replacement is based on mileage not age. However, I would have the belt visually inspected to make sure it still is in good condition. If the belt breaks it can cause serious engine damage. The inspection should cost you very little as most newer cars has inspection plattes that come off with a few bolts, you could even do it yourself. I would think that you are fine, but better safe then sorry. My hyundai elantra went for 120,000 miles with the same timing belt and is still going today with its new owner.
hi from uk as you do not mention engine litres ? on average it takes approx 2 hours to change belt and tensioner on 1.8=2;0=cv v t 16 valve engines fitted with air con ? simple enough to diy with instructions and timing mark set up b4 you begin dismantle hope this helps ?
The timing system is very precise regarding fuel trims (fuel map). If the timing is, in fact, one tooth off, I'm surprised you haven't had a 'Check Engine' light with the DTC of P0016 - Crank position to Cam position Correlation and P0010 Camshaft Position-Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance(Bank 1). This condition will definitely affect fuel efficiency - no doubt about it. You can verify this by checking the ECU fuel trim data adaptives (OBDII scanner) - they should be near 100% (or zero '0.0'). You might also get a P0171 or P0172 - System too Lean or Rich.
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