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 3:52 AM
1994 Honda Accord Water Pump
SHARKMAN
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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 9:31 AM
with enough time and patience could i cahnge the pump myself?
Apr 4, 2006 at 10:20 AM
time patience and KNOWLEDGE
Apr 4, 2006 at 11:09 AM
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 2:33 AM
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Suggested Repair
Treat the water pump as a timing-belt job and replace the belt at the same time. Use a repair manual, mark the pulleys before removal so timing stays aligned, and inspect the tensioner if coolant has dripped on it. Expect tight access and a stubborn crankshaft pulley bolt; a shop job was estimated around $600.
Conversation Summary
The owner asked how difficult it is to replace the water pump on a 1994 Honda Accord four-cylinder. Experts said it is a difficult, somewhat costly job because the pump is driven by the timing belt, which should also be replaced, and a wet tensioner may need replacement. DIY is possible with time, knowledge, tools, and a manual, but the pulleys must be marked and realigned exactly.