Can you replace a seal on a water pump?
Don’t apply sealant to an O-ring or a dry seal. When changing a water pump, replace all old gaskets and seals with new ones. If your new pump comes with a seal, make sure it’s in impeccable condition before installing it. (Some seals are so thin you could easily damage them when you rip off the packaging.)
How do I fix a leaking pump?
Water Pump Leak Repair: Water Pump Removal
- Flush cooling system if necessary.
- Drain coolant.
- Remove engine belts.
- Remove other components to gain access to water pump bolts.
- Remove the water pump.
- Replace gasket or o-ring and install new pump.
Why do you need to change your timing belt and water pump?
This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out. It is technically possible to replace your car’s timing belt and water pump yourself.
Where is the oil leak around the timing belt?
It is located directly behind the timing belt. The large hole in the middle is where the front pulley comes through. The seals that are associated with this front plate are sealing pressurized oil. Over time, these rubber seals will shrink, get hard and brittle. This happens because of a few reasons.
When to replace the timing belt on a Honda?
American Honda Motor Company recommends the replacement of this belt at 7 years or 105,000 miles. At Accurate Automotive, we have started checking for leakage in the front plate area whenever a timing belt replacement procedure is performed. This is because the timing belt and the oil pan both have to be removed to re-seal the front plate.
Where is the oil pump located on a Honda V6?
Front Plate Assembly: This is the oil pump assembly for Honda and Acura V6 Engines. It is located directly behind the timing belt. The large hole in the middle is where the front pulley comes through. The seals that are associated with this front plate are sealing pressurized oil.