Genuine Acura Water Pump

Acura Water Pump Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Water Pump
  19200-P72-013
  Q: How to replace a Water Pump on an Acura Integra?

  A:

  Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. If your vehicle radio has an anti-theft system, check that you have the proper password before unplugging the battery. Drain off all cooling systems. Save and reuse coolant if it is fairly new or in good shape. Remove drivebelts. Remove timing belt. On DOHC engines, remove camshaft pulleys from camshafts and rear timing cover from cylinder head also as applicable. Remove any accessory brackets attached to water pump.Remove bolts and detach water pump from engine.Notice position of long bolts.Repair corrosion and sealant by cleaning bolt threads and threaded holes in engine.Compare new pump with old one for identification purposes.When removing gasket sealant or O-ring remains clean from engine.Wipe down both sides of a new water-pump mating surface with lacquer thinner or acetone.Apply a thin layer of RTV sealant on the O-ring groove at new pump, then gently lay a new O-ring into this groove.Be careful when fastening this pump towards an engine, using finger threading bolts into holes.Tighten remaining bolts.Torque them in 1/4-turn increments.Do not over-tighten these as it will distort a pump.Install all parts removed for access to the water-pump.Refill cooling system, bleed air & check belt tension.Start engine.Check for leaks.Always adhere to these guidelines.
• Water Pump Assembly
  19200-PH7-003
  Q: How to replace a Water Pump on an Acura Legend?

  A:

  Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery. Empty out the cooling system. Keep and reuse it if coolant is fairly new or in good condition. Remove fan, alternator, power steering pump and Air conditioning belts respectively. Lose timing belt. Take off any accessory brackets on top of water pump. Unbolt and disconnect water pump from engine block. Tap with a wooden mallet if necessary to free up the pump. Remember where each different bolt size came from when removing them one at a time . Clean bolt holes in engines where there are corroded threads and sealant residues; remove corrosion from bolt threads . Ensure that the new pump look exactly like the old one before installing it. Get rid of all remnants of old gasket sealer/cut-outs/sealants and o-rings on the engine block surfaces as well as mating/water-pump surfaces. Use lacquer thinner or acetone to clean up both the engine and new water pump face/engine side mounting surface . Coat groove for O-ring with very thin layer of ATV sealant then carefully insert a new O-ring into it . Push in place until seated properly before proceeding with other tasks . Press firmly against groove 0-ring seal inside this hole at its maximum depth , without worrying about misalignment: this way, you can ensure proper positioning instead of being concerned about possible displacements because all efforts were made during installation process only make sure we do not have anything wrong again! Attach water pump to motor slowly turning bolts by hand into their respective holes after routing them through their appropriate openings attaching assembly points where brackets are used; finger tighten these fasteners so they don't strip out threads while tightening down too much on others making it difficult during later stages such as putting back some things which may take longer than expected otherwise due lack proper access points (for example: removing an air cleaner duct). Put remaining bolts back in place also making sure it holds something else like an accessory bracket if there is one attached to it currently . Tighten in quarter turns until torqued down; never overtighten them as this might distort the pump itself! Reinstall all parts that were taken off just to get at the pump. Fill radiator with fresh coolant and bleed air from system check belt deflection conditions again prior starting your engine. Run engine and inspect for any seepage.
• Water Pump (Yamada)
  19200-P8A-A02
  Q: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of a Failing Water Pump on an Acura MDX?

  A:

  A failure in the water pump can cause serious engine damage due to overheating. The water pump is driven by the timing belt and is located beneath the timing belt cover. Water pump leaks are harder to detect with this design. Look for coolant coming out the lower timing belt cover. Water pumps are equipped with weep (or vent) holes. If a failure occurs in the pump seal, coolant will leak from the hole. With the timing belt cover removed, use a flashlight and small mirror to find the hole on the water pump from underneath to check for leaks. If there is coolant on any of the timing belt components or covers, consider this evidence of a severe leak. If the water pump shaft bearings fail, there may be a howling sound at the pump while it's running. Shaft wear can be felt with the timing belt removed if the water pump pulley is rocked up and down(with the engine off). Don't mistake drivebelt slippage, which causes a squealing sound, for water pump bearing failure. Even a pump that exhibits no outward signs of a problem, such as noise or leakage, can still be due for replacement. Removal for close examination is the only sure way to tell. Sometimes the fins on the back of the impeller can corrode to the point that cooling efficiency is hampered. If the pump is defective, replace it with a new or rebuilt unit.