1989 Toyota V-6 Water Pump?

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My lady friends truck overheating. I'm a shadetree mechanic.
1989 Toyota V-6 3.0L 4WD (only 92,000 original miles)
I replaced the thermostat and radiator cap.
Still overheating.
Then she tells me she heard a grinding sound from the front end.
Ordered a water pump. $70.00 (I hope it comes with the seals etc)
Now I'm wondering:

a. I bet the timing belt also needs to be replaced. (70k miles I hear)
b. I don't know if I can even tackle the water pump.
c. Does the radiator etc need to come out to do this properly?
d. Maybe I should just get the local mechanic to do it?

Trying to save her money.Thanks in advance for any input you may have.
 
Water pump not too bad, timing belt a little more difficult. Yes, I would say remove radiator. This link might help you make up your mind. http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280060b1c
 
a water pump isn't that bad to replace. Just pick up a haynes manual before you do it. You will need to drain the fluid and take out the radiator it will give you so much more room to work. Identify what parts may be connected to it such as the AC compressor, alternator and so on. any time you pull a bolt and part put the bolts back into the part you took it out of and you should be fine.
Now if your not use to doing these things I would take it to the shop. A water pump isn't bad but if you want to do the timing belt take it to the shop if you dont get the timing correct your going to have to tear it all back down and do it all over again.
 
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