del sol water pump question
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del sol water pump question
Ok here's the deal i took my car to the shop and they said i need a new water pump and my timing belt replaced. And they would do it all for $ 707.00 that's just a little to high for me so i called around and found another shop that would do it all for $ 484.00 But only $325.00 if i get the parts myself and me being a cheap bastard i want to get the parts myself but what to get ? Im thinking all i need is this 88 95 Honda CRX Civic Del Sol 1 5L SOHC D15B Timing Belt Kit Aisin Water Pump | eBay and all i would do is pay for labor that's it But is there more i need like hose's seals etc cause i don't squat about cars 
So i guess im asking is that everything im gonna need to replace my water pump Oops forgot to mention the car make and model its a 1993 honda del sol s model manual
So i guess im asking is that everything im gonna need to replace my water pump Oops forgot to mention the car make and model its a 1993 honda del sol s model manual
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Re: del sol water pump question
Do you know with certainty what engine is in your car? If you definitely have a D15B7, then the kit should be fine.
Seriously consider replacing the cam and crank seals and the valve cover gasket as well, and buy 50:50 coolant as well because the coolant should be drained.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...seals-3245952/
What do you know about the mechanic you hired?
Seriously consider replacing the cam and crank seals and the valve cover gasket as well, and buy 50:50 coolant as well because the coolant should be drained.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...seals-3245952/
What do you know about the mechanic you hired?
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Re: del sol water pump question
Do you know with certainty what engine is in your car? If you definitely have a D15B7, then the kit should be fine.
Seriously consider replacing the cam and crank seals and the valve cover gasket as well, and buy 50:50 coolant as well because the coolant should be drained.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...seals-3245952/
What do you know about the mechanic you hired?
Seriously consider replacing the cam and crank seals and the valve cover gasket as well, and buy 50:50 coolant as well because the coolant should be drained.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...seals-3245952/
What do you know about the mechanic you hired?
Thanks for the fast reply im gonna go ahead and order it funny you mention valve cover gasket that's what the first me mechanic said i paid 25 bucks for them to check my cooling system.And they said i need valve cover gasket along with a new upper and lower rad hose's and a/c belts. But im desperate because this is my ride to work and im tired of it over heating all the time so im hoping this new water pump will do the trick until i can get to the rest done later .And about the mechanic i don't know much about him nor his shop but im going to to try and get some type of warranty on his work before anything ..Yeah im gonna go ahead and order this water pump kit and see how things go Once again thank you for your speedy reply
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Re: del sol water pump question
1) Before you do anything more, get the overheating problem properly diagnosed. You don't want to give an unknown mechanic a blank check by letting him throw parts at the problem. It's better to pay more for a reputable mechanic.
2) Yelp the mechanic. You'll have a nightmare if you hire a bad or unscrupulous mechanic. http://www.yelp.com/
3) Don't hope. Why does the mechanic think the water pump is bad? Does he 100% guarantee that replacing it will solve the problem?
4) A coolant leak, bad thermostat, radiator, or head gasket, or air in the cooling system are much more common causes for overheating.
5) Do you know with certainty what engine is in your car? https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-.../#post48684945
2) Yelp the mechanic. You'll have a nightmare if you hire a bad or unscrupulous mechanic. http://www.yelp.com/
3) Don't hope. Why does the mechanic think the water pump is bad? Does he 100% guarantee that replacing it will solve the problem?
4) A coolant leak, bad thermostat, radiator, or head gasket, or air in the cooling system are much more common causes for overheating.
5) Do you know with certainty what engine is in your car? https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-.../#post48684945
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Re: del sol water pump question
+1 You need a real diagnosis from a better mechanic. The hoses won't cause overheating unless they leak.
Water pumps that turn but don't pump are very rare. About the only way that happens is in case of severe corrosion that occurs when someone uses 100% plain water in the system instead of antifreeze.
Water pumps that turn but don't pump are very rare. About the only way that happens is in case of severe corrosion that occurs when someone uses 100% plain water in the system instead of antifreeze.
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1) Before you do anything more, get the overheating problem properly diagnosed. You don't want to give an unknown mechanic a blank check by letting him throw parts at the problem. It's better to pay more for a reputable mechanic.Have you ever heard of admiral tire's i had them do a check on my entire cooling system and they told me the water pump was bad which i kind of already knew so i paid 25 dollars for a diagnosis of a problem i already knew So that was a waste
2) Yelp the mechanic. You'll have a nightmare if you hire a bad or unscrupulous mechanic. http://www.yelp.com/
ill try that but im in the process of finding one
3) Don't hope. Why does the mechanic think the water pump is bad? Does he 100% guarantee that replacing it will solve the problem?
Lol when i pour water into the radiator it goes straight to the ground but it travel to the area near the timing belt where people say the water pump sits plus you can hear this clicking noise And when i drive to work when my temp gauge reach hot ill pull over and lift the hood you can hear a boiling sound's so i just sit for a bout 20 minute before driving again
4) A coolant leak, bad thermostat, radiator, or head gasket, or air in the cooling system are much more common causes for overheating.
i would say it the water pump to be honest i was a small problem at first i kind of ignored for a while i know i need a lesson in preventive maintenance lol But my car is over 20 yrs old and everything is still original i think its time for new parts anyway lol
5) Do you know with certainty what engine is in your car? im still looking /https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/d-series-help-engine-3139078/#post48684945
2) Yelp the mechanic. You'll have a nightmare if you hire a bad or unscrupulous mechanic. http://www.yelp.com/
ill try that but im in the process of finding one
3) Don't hope. Why does the mechanic think the water pump is bad? Does he 100% guarantee that replacing it will solve the problem?
Lol when i pour water into the radiator it goes straight to the ground but it travel to the area near the timing belt where people say the water pump sits plus you can hear this clicking noise And when i drive to work when my temp gauge reach hot ill pull over and lift the hood you can hear a boiling sound's so i just sit for a bout 20 minute before driving again
4) A coolant leak, bad thermostat, radiator, or head gasket, or air in the cooling system are much more common causes for overheating.
i would say it the water pump to be honest i was a small problem at first i kind of ignored for a while i know i need a lesson in preventive maintenance lol But my car is over 20 yrs old and everything is still original i think its time for new parts anyway lol
5) Do you know with certainty what engine is in your car? im still looking /https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/d-series-help-engine-3139078/#post48684945
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Re: del sol water pump question
+1 You need a real diagnosis from a better mechanic. The hoses won't cause overheating unless they leak.
Water pumps that turn but don't pump are very rare. About the only way that happens is in case of severe corrosion that occurs when someone uses 100% plain water in the system instead of antifreeze.
Water pumps that turn but don't pump are very rare. About the only way that happens is in case of severe corrosion that occurs when someone uses 100% plain water in the system instead of antifreeze.
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Re: del sol water pump question
There aren't any hoses directly connected to the water pump. The radiator hoses connect to the transmission end of the engine. The water pump is on the other end near the belts, under the plastic cover for the timing belt.
A leaky pump seal will make coolant drip out of the back of the engine above the alternator.
If you have a significant coolant leak, of course it needs to be fixed.
A leaky pump seal will make coolant drip out of the back of the engine above the alternator.
If you have a significant coolant leak, of course it needs to be fixed.
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Hey guy's it all good
it was the water pump the bearing was shot it would wobble from side to side and it was a little rusted but it was taken out and replaced along with new hose's and belts .Rode about 30 miles with no sign of overheating And the mechanic lol a guy my bother know im serious And once again thank you for your help guys 
it was the water pump the bearing was shot it would wobble from side to side and it was a little rusted but it was taken out and replaced along with new hose's and belts .Rode about 30 miles with no sign of overheating And the mechanic lol a guy my bother know im serious And once again thank you for your help guys
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