nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D277B0.2B507803@nospam.com:

> The pipe that goes to the back of the water pump on the carb version
> of the 1989 Accord DX goes to the lower radiator hose. I verified it
> on the car and in the factory service manual.



The thermostat housing is the big aluminum thing between that pipe and the
lower rad hose. It must be removed in order to replace the pipe.



> I spoke to a local
> honda dealer to see if they have the o-ring, and he said that it
> common for the pipes to corrode and leak. Is it common? From what I
> can see, the pipe looks ok, with a little surface rust. He suggested
> that I purchase a new pipe.



So long as you can find O-rings that are the right size and of a material
that is compatible with antifreeze, you can just replace the O-rings. That
presupposes that the pipe will be in sufficiently good condition to reuse.

My general advice when it comes to cooling system components is not to
skimp. Too much risk to the engine from skimping. I'd be inlcined to get a
whole new pipe, myself.

By the way, make sure the seats in both the water pump and the thermostat
housing are clean and smooth when you perform the service, and lube the new
O-rings with antifreeze prior to installation.


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