Hi all,

I have an '87 Accord LX, and it is leaking coolant from the water pump. I was going to attempt to replace the pump myself, but was told by one mechanics that you also have to do the timing belt? He wants $400! Another said that you don't.

I thought that was only on newer Accords.

Do I have to do both on this car???

Thanks!

 

It is a really good idea to do both at the same time! $400 is not a bad price either just make sure they do your seals and gaskets to!
How many miles are on your car?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by whitema &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi all,

I have an '87 Accord LX, and it is leaking coolant from the water pump. I was going to attempt to replace the pump myself, but was told by one mechanics that you also have to do the timing belt?

Do I have to do both on this car???
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No, you can replace just the pump if you want, it's driven off the alternator belt.

 

Thanks for the info! That is what I was hoping for! I'll check it out and see if I can replace it.