Thanks for the tips given for the timing belt/water pump.

The second problem, concerning the car won't start when it's warm. I'm
aware that during hot weather the cause could be the main relay.
Although the problem matches the symptom, could the same problem
happen when it's barely 35F outside?

Thanks


On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 23:55:47 -0500, Mo Zhang <mz62@cornell.edu> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I own a first gen Integra that has 130k miles on it. There seem to be
>a problem with the fuel pump, which will take me $250 parts alone to
>fix. However, I'm hesistant to get it fixed due to several problems.
>First, the engine also needs a new water pump, as the old one is
>leaking quite badly. There are also fairly loud "tap-tap" noise coming
>from the engine head area. Furthurmore, The e-brake return spring on
>the rear cliapers are quite weak so the brake won't loosen up after I
>pull the ebrake.
>
>Otherwise the car is fairly well maintained. all oil changes are on
>schedule, fuel + air filter replaced on time; the rad, clutch, and
>drive axles are all fairly new. The engine + tranny is seldomly pushed
>hard.
>
>My question is, is it worth fixing up all the problem there is on such
>an old car? Given the car's age, problmes are going to be popping up
>intermittently. With the ever increasing cost going into fixing the
>car, I might as well buy another one.
>
>Your opinions would be appriciated.