Originally posted by lingerbw
... on my 95 Accord EX (88K miles). I have a couple of questions:
1. Are there any higher performance or more reliable parts I should be installing while I'm in there? (Maybe a more efficient water pump or something)?
YEAH YOU CAN GET AFTERMARKET PULLY KITS, DONT KNOW FROM EXPERIANCE BUT THEY SAY THEY GIVE YOU HP, KINDA EXPENSIVE THOUGH
2. Is there any other work I should do when I have it all ripped apart?
3. Any tricks to the trade? This is my first real engine work (I'll have my buddy there who's pretty smart with cars). I will be in a hobby shop with air tools and a lift :naughty:
GOOD LUCK MY TIMING BELT WAS CHANGED AT THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR, BUT A FRIEND AND I ARE CHANGING HIS TIMING BELT ON HIS 91 EAGLE TALON. IT IS REALLY HARD WE ARE THINKING OF JUST PULLIN THE ENGINE...SOOOO GOOD LUCK
4. If anyone has ANY input, suggestions, warnings or any other comments, please post. I am a little nervous because I've heard some horror stories about this work.
UMMM JUST BE CARFUL WITH THE BELTS, DONT BEND THEM, GET OIL ON THEM ETC...ANYTHING THAT WILL HURT IT.
I just bought this car and I'm receiving the Helms Manual in the mail this week. The engine temp goes up QUICKLY at idle, but is fine under a load. That's why I'm thinking water pump. Plus I was planning on changing it anyway because of the mileage. Thanks for the input.
WHY ARE YOU THINKING THE WATER PUMP IS BAD, SOUND FINE TO ME. (NO EXPERT THOUGH)