Dealer says I need a new water pump!!
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Dealer says I need a new water pump!!
I drive a 99 ex coupe. It has 50000 on its bone stock motor. All I is drive it back and forth to school and work. I took it to my local dealer for a scheduled oil change and valve adjustment and he tells me that my water pump needs to be replaced. Anybody know what the usuall replacement mileage is, and what are the chances that the water pump is messed up this early in the car's life.
I guess it's just a sign. Time for that JDM B18C swap.
I guess it's just a sign. Time for that JDM B18C swap.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (SOSODef)
Water pumps usually get replaced BEFORE they go bad, first off. It is recommended during a t-belt since labor is cheaper in the long run that way.
It is entirely possible your pump is going early though. It is placed if there is any kind of coolant seepage from the pump, or if it is making a funny sound. It is not common, but it does happen.
I work at a dealer, I know because I have seen it happen.
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It is entirely possible your pump is going early though. It is placed if there is any kind of coolant seepage from the pump, or if it is making a funny sound. It is not common, but it does happen.
I work at a dealer, I know because I have seen it happen.
Marcus
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (oldskool_rex)
Is it something I can replace myself or would you recommend I just have the dealer do it. I have access to a hydraulic lift and any tool you can imagine.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (SOSODef)
I don't see why not... it is pretty basic...anyone here can help too, the internet being the best tool of the all
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if you are gonna change the pump, might as well change the timing belt too.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (oldskool_rex)
Thanks for the encouragement oldskool. Dealer was planning on charging me $400+ for parts and labor to change the water pump for me. Besides theres nothing like saving a couple hundred bucks and working on your own car.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (SOSODef)
Water pumps only cost 80-100 bux I believe so he was trying to hit you in the head.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (SOSODef)
Is it something I can replace myself or would you recommend I just have the dealer do it. I have access to a hydraulic lift and any tool you can imagine.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (RedlinedVTEC)
Is it something I can replace myself or would you recommend I just have the dealer do it. I have access to a hydraulic lift and any tool you can imagine.
Probably not since you have to take it to the dealership to have an oil change and valve adjustment done.
Probably not since you have to take it to the dealership to have an oil change and valve adjustment done.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (Apex i ITR)
Water pumps only cost 80-100 bux I believe so he was trying to hit you in the head.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (civic@uofw)
Is it something I can replace myself or would you recommend I just have the dealer do it. I have access to a hydraulic lift and any tool you can imagine.
Probably not since you have to take it to the dealership to have an oil change and valve adjustment done.
Probably not since you have to take it to the dealership to have an oil change and valve adjustment done.
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Re: Dealer says I need a new water pump!! (98itR484)
unless recommend d in the owners manual i ll change my water pump at 100k..otherwise , unless ur pump is rattling or ur losing fluid u should be find..but if ull feel better about getting a water pump go a ahead and change ur timing belt the same time
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