redm3turbo

I got a little noise in my ps pump and I hate noises from my car...especially upon start up it squeals, and I hate hate hate that (belt is brand new gates)

anyhow Im shopping online, and want to replace it, This would be my 2nd pump. First one went bad around 145k, and I replaced it with a junker oem, and that lasted til 190k.

So, do I
1) get another OEM junkyard special (they are like 40 bucks...)
2) buy a OEM honda via ebay...I see them for $100
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-OEM-53...2c9f01&vxp=mtr
3) Buy a fenco via advance auto for $175

The only other option is majestic wants $350 for a OEM unit. I don't know if the ebay oem unit is b.s. ---it states OEM Honda part, not oem style or anything, but I don't like that its a 1/3 the price, that makes me nervous.

Anyhow anyone got any insight? I am leaning towards a junkyard unit (as long as its a oem unit I am changing it to) I got like 4-5 years out of the last junker...and the ps pump aint hard to change---I can swap them in 15 mins in the parking lot...but I also like having piece of mind of good quality parts.

anyone here running anything other then OEM? How long?
anyone purchased a ebay "oem" honda unit? experiences?

VTECwalka

I'd go for option 2 buy a OEM off ebay.

So far all OEM parts i have bought off ebay have worked great

redm3turbo

updated with ebay link...

deschlong

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First I'd try a different belt: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/%5Bfaq%5D-your-guide-buying-quality-aftermarket-maintenance-parts-your-civic-3114911/

... note discussion on Gates accessory belts.

redm3turbo

Ive read it....so your saying bando belts are oem/best?

i was under the impression gates made the t-belts....and just assumed they made the other belts also.
Ill change it and see

VTECwalka

I read his feedback 98% good sign I also read the reviews for that item and they where all good with item exactly as described

Yep I would go with that if you do end up buying one.

deschlong

iTrader: (8)

Yeah, sounds like the Gates accessory belts make that squealing noise you're talking about. It might not be your pump that's a problem; it's the belt. BANDO is the OEM mfr. Well, at least for 92-95 Civics.

redm3turbo

^ I had a spare dayco belt laying about....
so I put that on...same noise. I guess Ill snag that ps pump off flebay

Former User

Just curious how sure you are that the noise is coming from the PS pump?

redm3turbo

noise is there....changed belt...noise is there.....removed belt...noise went away

and like I said before, Its a junkyard part that has about 50k on it..
Ive had a similar noise before that I changed the part and noise went away.

Former User

Okay fine.

Time for you to rebuild it and create a DIY thread while you're at it.

redm3turbo

rebuild it? thats possible? lol....I'll give it a go.....its probably nothing more then o rings and a pulley

Former User

I can post diagrams, if you are truly interested.

Emeraldbomber

That would be a good diy to have!

redm3turbo

Ron...post em up...I'll give it ago. I know a guy who rebuilds alternators, so btwn the two of us (more so him) I think I could probably get it done.

Former User

99 Civic, right?

redm3turbo

yes sir

Former User

Okay - see my previous post.

It'd be great if you take pictures and create a DIY thread.

strategy400

I'm tempted to say its so easy to replace just get the cheapest option, but then if it screws up the rack...

Former User

I'm guessing that a bad bearing is causing the noise. If so, it looks like, for $15, you can buy the bearing (7), seal (8), and spacer (3) from Majestic.

deschlong

iTrader: (8)

3 cheers for more DIYs! Huzzah!

redm3turbo

I was thinking...where the hell am I going to get these parts? lol.
Ill order 3,7,8 and give it a try. and do a write up.

I just looked it over...its like $30 shipped for every part....probably $20 without the bolts/nuts which Id just pick up at the hardware store and not pay $3 each for a 8mm bolt, lol.

Im going to buy em....and lets give this a try...most of the crap can't go bad---bolts/brackets, etc. Its probably the bearing like ron said and thats $9 bucks.

Former User

94EG8

What fluid are you running? Also, yes those Gates accessory belts are crap, ask me how I know.

deschlong

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OP, you should price out your local Honda dealer. No discount pricing there like online but no shipping either.