im pretty sure i need to do this since it looks like its leaking. has anyone done this? ive read how to do it in the helms, but thats in an integra and theres not that much room in a CRX with the same engine.

troubles i may come across?

any help is greatly apreciated.

 

No particular trouble. It is just tight to work in there, just like any other car i guess.

Remove belt
remove bolts
take out pump
install in reverse order

DOn't forget to drain the radiator

fs

 

im also probably gonna replace the timing belt also, do i have to replace the tensioner too? and either way i will have to take the crank pulley off to get the lower TB cover off. i know the pulley bolt is gonna be a bitch, any ideas on best way to go about that? put car in gear and press brakes? i dont have that special tool and i know it would be extremely helpful but im trying to save as much cash as i can here....

 

If you work on your car alot I suggest u get some air tools...buy some cheap compressor with impact wrench

I used this impact wrench and the crank bolt came right off in 3 secs.
http://www.harborfreight.com/c...=2623

 

what type of water pump are you replacing with?..OEM? some cheap brand?..I'm also replacing it...but still debating on what pump to go with..I don't want a cheap *** one thas gonna break down on me or something too expensive.

 

i will probably go to the dealer and get OEM stuff.

 

i know this is a dumb question but what happens when a pump can go bad? I learn things as they come along.

 

this might so stupid but go to walmart and buy a compressor and a 1/2 in air impact to get the pully off and dont losse the keyway. and when your done return it i did that 8 years ago hehe saved me the money so fu*ck it do what u got to do cause that can be trouble if you cant crack that bolt out peace and good luck

 

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The circulation of coolant will stop flowing throughout the motor, leading to overheating, and engine damage if not fixed asap.

 

i think he means what causes it to stop flowing. since the water pump is all mechanical, if the belt is still running on the gears of the waterpump, how isnt anything flowing on the other end?

 

I have seen some pumps that were so corroded that some of the fins on the impeller were gone.....I guess that would slow down the flow of coolant.