the d16a6 block i bought was rebuilt with a new waterpump. I haven't started the engine yet but when i poor coolant in it is leaking (major) from gasket number 12 in the picture below. also, there is no nipple on part 9 which connects water to the oil filter housing in the second picture.

pic1: http://www.hondaautomotivepart...+PUMP

and it is totally missing part 17 in the second picture below. the filter is screwed into the block directly.

pic2: http://www.hondaautomotivepart...AINER

please help guys, i am really confused

 

Have you checked the screws on the water pump to make sure they're on tight?

 

i haven't checked that yet, is it screw 11 and 13 in that picture.....i assumed that when the engine was built by professionals i should need to double check there stuff. the waterpump gasket looks brand new. i'll go check that out right now. thanks.......anything else

 

So you know for sure the water pump and gasket is new? Some places are shady and make parts look new and sell them as new.

 

i'm almost postive, would a bad pump leak right there? i check the bolts there really tight. any clue how would go about replacing gasket #12 in pic1? this really sucks...i just paid 1000 for the engine, its starting to look shady and thats the last thing i need when im getting ready to boost 10psi. thanks guys...more feedback

 

Oh wait, you said #12 right? That little round gasket?

 

you probably have the wrong pump on there. When I went down to help Vinceg99 with his d16 we put a new pump on it. It bolted up fine and looked really close but it was the wrong pump and didn't cover the (for lack of a better term) vanes up under the pump. We took it back and got another new d16 water pump and it was the right one. I guess there are two different pumps and sometimes they get switched in the boxes. You probably got a B pump

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you probably have the wrong pump on there. When I went down to help Vinceg99 with his d16 we put a new pump on it. It bolted up fine and looked really close but it was the wrong pump and didn't cover the (for lack of a better term) vanes up under the pump. We took it back and got another new d16 water pump and it was the right one. I guess there are two different pumps and sometimes they get switched in the boxes. You probably got a B pump</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep damn thing was pissing like a bitch when we went and finally added coolant!!

 

ok, i have a spare zc lying around and i pulled that whole assembly apart. it won't be very hard to replace gasket 12 and put in some sealant on the motor in my car. i'll try that before i grab a new water pump. thanks for the help guys, i'll keep you informed as i am working on it between emails

 

alright guys......i pulled the main pipe coming from my water pump and gasket 12 was completely busted. i'll be installing the new one as soon as this storm passes.....soo close to starting up my turbo mini me!!!!!