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Is it hard to replace your own water pump?
While removing the pump is not difficult, you must have experience removing and replacing timing belts and their various components. It takes just as much work to get down to the timing belt as it does the water pump, therefore you should plan on replacing the belt at the same time.
When should I replace my water pump Honda Accord?
When to consider replacing the water pump:
- Coolant leaks or overheating. The water pump impeller shaft is supported by a bearing.
- Bearing roughness or noise. If the water pump shaft does not turn smoothly or the pump is noisy, the bearing is excessively worn.
- Timing belt replacement.
How do you remove a water pump?
Here’s how to remove your car’s water pump.
- Turn off the car engine.
- Let the engine cool down.
- Open the valve on the bottom of the radiator and drain the water from the system.
- Loosen the alternator from its mounting brackets.
- Remove the drive belts that are attached to the water pump.
How much does it cost to replace timing belt and water pump Honda Accord?
In general, it’s going to cost you between $450 and $650 to get the timing belt replaced in your Honda Accord. This can depend on the year of your vehicle, and of course where you take it to get done. The cost of repairs can change greatly from one mechanic to another even within the same town.
How long does a Honda Accord water pump last?
100,000 miles
A water pump can last up to 100,000 miles. When maintenance is due, keep track of it with the My Carfax app.
What does the water pump do in a Honda Accord?
A vehicle’s water pump is used to push engine coolant through the cooling system to keep the engine from overheating. In the 1991 Honda Accord the engine itself, through the use of the timing belt, drives the water pump. If the water pump fails the engine could overheat and cause major damage.
How do you install a new water pump on a car?
Use a gasket scraper and acetone to make sure you remove all residue from the O-ring and the gasket sealant. Place a thin coat of RTV sealant in the groove on the engine block where the new O-ring will go. Install the new O-ring into the groove on the engine block where you will be installing the new water pump.
Can a water pump fail on a Honda K24?
On Honda K24 series engines, the water pump is driven by the accessory belt, instead of the timing belt. This makes replacing the water pump fairly easy. Signs of water pump failure include a noisy bearing, coolant leaking from the mating surface, weep hole, or gasket, or a broken impeller.
How do you remove a water pump from a motor?
Pull the water pump and O-ring from the motor to complete the removal process. Place some sealant on the rubber surface of the new water pump located near the bleed hole to protect it from tearing. Insert the new O-ring and water pump into the spot where the old pump came from on the motor.