polarbear

My GF inherited a '91 Civic recently and it seems to have developed a coolant leak. I don't know a lot about these cars, but the leak seems to be coming from a small port in the engine just behind the alternator... Is this common? Could this be a frost plug or something? Or maybe something to do with the water pump?

Any info very much appreciated.

bbarbulo

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waterpump... i had the same thing. time for a new timing belt and waterpump. i think I snapped some photos when I did it, if I find them I'll post

chris_v2

Yuuuuuuup. Water pump. Pretty common on older hondas. Unforunately its not that easy of a task, but if you get that crank pulley off easily then its smooth sailing.

bbarbulo

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hahah yeah I busted quite a few tools getting the crank bolt off... even broke a ratchet in addition to a socket, extension, and two 1/2 inch to 3/8 adapters.

polarbear

Thanks, Guys. That's what I feared it would be... Dropped by a mechanic's and he told me the same thing. He quoted me about $350-375 for timing belt and water pump as well as some assorted seals and varia. Does that sounds reasonable?

bbarbulo

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not bad, I paid around $200 for parts alone when I did mine

chris_v2

Thats about average. $300 IMO is a really good deal. $370-400$ is about right.