1994 Accord LX Cooling System Issues
1994 Accord LX 5-Speed - I have known for months that I had a water pump going bad, and now I am ready and able to replace it. I would have done it earlier, but I only drive 2 miles back and forth to work... Anyway, the last couple of weeks, I am adding about 3-4 liters of water EVERY DAY, and when I pour it in the radiator, quite a bit appears to drip off the bottom of the motor on driver's side.
Is this simply a symptom of a completely faulty water pump, or might I now also have head gasket issues? I have no smoke in the exhaust (white or otherwise), and car seems to run fine otherwise, when the coolant level is full. I also plan to repace my radiator, as it appears that the TAP WATER I have been putting in the radiator (I know, bad idea...) has created quite a bit of build-up in the radiator...
I've already got the parts to replace the WP and timing belt... Anything else I should consider replacing while I am in there? Also, how much time should budget for replacing the WP, considering I have never "mechaniced" more than moderately (replaced two CV axles on same car a few years ago)? Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!