Del Sol Man

I took off the (4) 10 mm bolts and the 14-mm alternator bolt but the water pump is stuck on.

I see there are sleeves inside a couple of the 10-mm bolts and I assume they are stuck on those. Do you have to drive this pump on and off? Not much room to swing a hammer. Any suggestions anyone?

I am changing it only because I am changing the timing belt that looks fine too. The pump has no play or anything. If I don't it will go out next month.

solo2slocivic

got a long pry bar?

pry it off using the block and the w-pump pulley

EG2 SiR

use a screwdriver to pry it off. It has 2 dowels and some Hondabond™ holding it on, it should take little effort. Also I would use Hondabond™ when re-installing it.

Del Sol Man

Will the bolts draw it in? Do you hammer it in?

Can I use any gasket sealer? If it has the rubber seal, why does it need a gasket sealant?

EG2 SiR

you should actually be able to seat it pretty well by hand and the bolts will do the rest. It does have a rubber seal, but I prefer a little overkill. If you don't want to pay the 14-16bux for hondabond (It is the only sealant I use) Permatex gray is the equivalent.