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[Jimmler]

Went to do some work on the CRX this morning and noticed a nice puddle of antifreeze under the car. Took awhile to track down the source, but finally found it: the o-ring on the water pump inlet pipe is leaking. Of course it didn't leak while I had the transmission out when it would've been a little easier to change.

Anyone have any advice on a procedure for changing out the o-rings on this thing? It doesn't look like fun from either the top or the bottom of the car. The only bright side is it looks like those o-rings fit almost every Honda made so the local dealer might even have a pair in stock.

[Jimmler]

Well...........

It'd be nice if o-rings were the only problem. Further inspection shows the bottom of the pipe is rotted out at the thermostat end of things. Probably at the water pump end, too.

Crap.

[Rampage]

Bummer.

I have a spare pipe if you can't find one local.

[Jimmler]

Thanks for the gracious offer. I think I found one, but I'll let ya know. Not as much of a pain to remove as I thought, but still no fun. It's really cramped quarters in there. Found a couple of other things that needed attention while I was there, so overall a good thing. Kind of a show-stopper with the rotted pipe, tho. Couldn't have asked for a better time to leak: sitting in the garage!

Pictures to follow when I find my camera cable.

Finally got the picture loaded. The other end was shot, too, but this side was the worst.

[Jimmler]

Yum, yum

[Gabe87CRX]

That makes my insides hurt...