"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
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> Earle Horton wrote:
>
> > Imho, seals, tensioner and water pump are unnecessary the first time.
> > They tell you to replace the water pump at the parts counter, because it
> > is a
> > bear to get to unless the timing belt is off. But if you're not paying
> > for
> > labor it isn't so hard on the wallet. If you've always used Honda
Genuine
> > Coolant and been somewhat conscientious about replacing it, your water
> > pump is likely good as new.
>
> Sure, but for the price of a water pump, it is worth the peace of mind,
IMO.
>
> A water pump is not very expensive...
>
True, but lots of people who work on their own cars do so for financial
reasons, and I really don't like throwing a water pump, that looks and feels
just like a new one, in the trash.

Earle