spets

Use the honda coolant.

mtls2k

Do I need to remove the tensioner in order to remove the waterpump??

Mother

I would just drain the coolant first. Sounds like a good time to replace it.

I'm not sure if you need to remove the tensioner or not... can you get to all the bolts on the water pump? If not, then you'll probably have to.

mtls2k

Hmmmm....I'm not sure which bolts need to be removed, in order to take off the water pump ;p

Would you suggest I drain the coolant by removing the rad hose?

Also, once the job is done, I will put fresh coolant in, how much coolant does the car take?

MP2k

There is a petcock at the bottom of the radiator. With the airbox out you should be able to look down and see it on the lower radiator tank. There is also a drain on the side of the block in the oil filter/motor mount vicinity.

mtls2k

Does anybody have a picture of the waterpump to indicate which bolts need to be removed in order to take off the WP?


Also, How much honda coolant do I need to buy?

Mother

Looking at this....

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/j...gry5=WATER+PUMP

It looks like 5 bolts.