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 thought water pumps go usualy around 80k with your timing belt ?

 

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.

Marcus

 

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.

 

I don't see why not... it is pretty basic...anyone here can help too, the internet being the best tool of the all

 

if you are gonna change the pump, might as well change the timing belt too.

 

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.

 

Water pumps only cost 80-100 bux I believe so he was trying to hit you in the head.

 

I work for Hardin Honda in OC, you are welcome to drive down if you want a better price.

 

Probably not since you have to take it to the dealership to have an oil change and valve adjustment done.

 

 

for $400 thats timing belt, drive belts, water pump and coolant...not just the water pump.. and it's a recomended at 60-80k miles.

 

People on H-T so quick to flame...is ******* disgusting. Maybe the guy doesnt have time to change his own oil, maybe he has to go to work/school, and it is best for him to just drop the car off at the dealer or a mechanic to take care of it for him while he takes care of his priorities.

 

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