water pump

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SHARKMAN
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anyone know how hard it is to replace a water pump on a 94 accord? it's a 4 cylinder 4 door, not sure about lx...
Apr 4, 2006 at 10:52 AM
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LOSONE
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Very difficult. It is driven by the timingbelt and the belt also has to be replaced. It is a job for a professional mechanic and a little pricy. If the water has dripped on the tensioner it may also have to be replaced. I guess about $600.00 plus here in Mississippi
Apr 4, 2006 at 4:31 PM
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SHARKMAN
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with enough time and patience could i cahnge the pump myself?
Apr 4, 2006 at 5:20 PM
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LOSONE
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time patience and KNOWLEDGE
Apr 4, 2006 at 6:09 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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The repair manuals that you can buy for about $20 are well worth it and cover this very well. The only caution I make is that you mark the pulleys, use a white finger nail polish so that you easily get them lined up correctly. Just one cog off and things are off. Great learning experience but you need some tools. Besides working in tight spaces, the bolt on the main pulley on the crankshaft can be tough to loosen. Good luck!
Apr 6, 2006 at 9:33 AM