Water pump on H22

[JDMjunkie]

has anyone replaced a water pump on their H22? I have the intstructions on how to do it, i just wanna know how difficult it would be. i have the option of doing it at my school where i have access to a lift and all the tools, but the downside is my car would be there for a couple weeks. i could do it in my garage in a few days with the help of my dad and a few friends and have it done sooner. any suggestions?

[blackcb7]

you really don't need the lift, just a floor jack and stands, i would rather do it at home sooner cause i would have not driving my car for a while, i think it took me like 4 hours to do mine, but i was messing around, just double check your timing once you put everything back together and make sure no leaks are present

please use the oem honda one,

[JDMjunkie]

how hard is it to get the crank pulley off? would i need a impact or would a breaker bar be sufficient enough? thats the only thing i'm really worried about

[blackcb7]

an impact would be best, but sometimes that doesn't get it off, if you could get the honda crank pulley tool it will make life a whole lot easier, use that with a breaker bar and you will be good, and some pb blaster too

[JDMjunkie]

where can i get the honda crank pulley tool?

[blackcb7]

i believe matco or snap on, one of those, its a specialty tool so it might be like 80 bucks i think, some members on here have it, maybe they will post and let borrow it or something like that

[monkeydude3]

where you located? I'm in D.G. IL and paid $73 to the matco guy for my tool.

however I got this tool AFTER i got the crank bolt out. I wrapped an old serpentine belt around the pulley and got it wedged, and then used a 1/2" socket and a pipe and my body weight and popped the bolt loose. Luckily the pulley just slid right off after that, but you may need a puller, penetrating lube and possibly a torch.

If you wanna know about my experineces doing the water pump, let me know. I just replace the timing belts and water pump on my 90 LX.

PM me and I'll be glad to tell you all I know


george