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Old 04-05-2007, 08:04 AM
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I have a 98 Accord LX V6 that is coming up on 105k miles. I'm planning on changing the timing belt/belt tensioner this weekend, but have read online that I should change the water pump at this time as well. Is this the case? If so, is this a difficult job? (I'm a fairly competant do it yourself mechanic)
Old 04-05-2007, 08:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blang4d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a 98 Accord LX V6 that is coming up on 105k miles. I'm planning on changing the timing belt/belt tensioner this weekend, but have read online that I should change the water pump at this time as well. Is this the case? If so, is this a difficult job? (I'm a fairly competant do it yourself mechanic)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes you should do it at the same time
It can be a difficult job if some stuff is hard to get off.
It's not gonna be a 1hr gig.
Stickie up top has directions to help.
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Thanks for the advice, I will go ahead and tackle the water pump as well. I know it's not going to be a quick part swap. I'm planning on working on it all weekend if I have to.
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In case you need it
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1908944
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Default Re: Timing belt/water pump (blang4d)

yes, you should replace the water pump.

as for difficulty, I'm not sure on the V6, I've only done it on the 4 cylinder engine.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bruce Banner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In case you need it
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1908944</TD></TR></TABLE>



except thats on a 4cyl and he is working on a V6.
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except thats on a 4cyl and he is working on a V6.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oops.
he he he.
I didn't notice.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bruce Banner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
oops.
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I didn't notice. </TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL. For once a newbie actually says what kind of car & engine he has, and we don't pay attention.

I say we gotta give blang4d credit for saying what he has. Just for that I found some pictures.

Unfortunately I haven't done this on a V-6. The parts pictures don't show this very well, but here goes.




Top picture shows the timing belt removed. Bottom picture shows the waterpump (#3) viewed from the opposite end of the engine. I think the top picture shows the waterpump (not labeled) near the top. The waterpump pulley is above where the idler #13 is to be installed.
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