1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
08-02-2006 | 08:06 PM
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1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
Has anyone ever seen this seal go? The car has 160,000 miles. It could
be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking. It
looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
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originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
Has anyone ever seen this seal go? The car has 160,000 miles. It could
be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking. It
looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
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08-02-2006 | 09:10 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
Yes. Due to either
1) neglected coolant changes, or
2) rust, or
3) age drying out the O-rings.
#1 and #3 are most common.
> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
not catastrophically.
> It
> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
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> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
Yes. Due to either
1) neglected coolant changes, or
2) rust, or
3) age drying out the O-rings.
#1 and #3 are most common.
> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
not catastrophically.
> It
> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
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08-02-2006 | 09:10 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
Yes. Due to either
1) neglected coolant changes, or
2) rust, or
3) age drying out the O-rings.
#1 and #3 are most common.
> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
not catastrophically.
> It
> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
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> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
Yes. Due to either
1) neglected coolant changes, or
2) rust, or
3) age drying out the O-rings.
#1 and #3 are most common.
> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
not catastrophically.
> It
> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
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08-02-2006 | 09:10 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
Yes. Due to either
1) neglected coolant changes, or
2) rust, or
3) age drying out the O-rings.
#1 and #3 are most common.
> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
not catastrophically.
> It
> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
--
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> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
Yes. Due to either
1) neglected coolant changes, or
2) rust, or
3) age drying out the O-rings.
#1 and #3 are most common.
> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
not catastrophically.
> It
> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
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08-02-2006 | 09:18 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I looked at an
exploded view on a honda parts site.
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>
> > I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> > originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> > put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> > occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> > common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> > goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>
> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>
> > Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>
> Yes. Due to either
> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
> 2) rust, or
> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>
> #1 and #3 are most common.
>
> > The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> > be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> > it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> > pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
>
> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
> not catastrophically.
>
>
>
> > It
> > looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> > water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> > shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>
> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>
> --
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>
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connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I looked at an
exploded view on a honda parts site.
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>
> > I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> > originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> > put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> > occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> > common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> > goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>
> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>
> > Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>
> Yes. Due to either
> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
> 2) rust, or
> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>
> #1 and #3 are most common.
>
> > The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> > be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> > it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> > pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
>
> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
> not catastrophically.
>
>
>
> > It
> > looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> > water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> > shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>
> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
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08-02-2006 | 09:18 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I looked at an
exploded view on a honda parts site.
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>
> > I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> > originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> > put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> > occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> > common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> > goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>
> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>
> > Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>
> Yes. Due to either
> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
> 2) rust, or
> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>
> #1 and #3 are most common.
>
> > The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> > be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> > it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> > pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
>
> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
> not catastrophically.
>
>
>
> > It
> > looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> > water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> > shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>
> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
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connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I looked at an
exploded view on a honda parts site.
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>
> > I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> > originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> > put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> > occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> > common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> > goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>
> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>
> > Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>
> Yes. Due to either
> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
> 2) rust, or
> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>
> #1 and #3 are most common.
>
> > The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> > be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> > it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> > pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
>
> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
> not catastrophically.
>
>
>
> > It
> > looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> > water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> > shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>
> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
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> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
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08-02-2006 | 09:18 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I looked at an
exploded view on a honda parts site.
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>
> > I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> > originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> > put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> > occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> > common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> > goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>
> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>
> > Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>
> Yes. Due to either
> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
> 2) rust, or
> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>
> #1 and #3 are most common.
>
> > The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> > be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> > it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> > pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
>
> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
> not catastrophically.
>
>
>
> > It
> > looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> > water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> > shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>
> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
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connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I looked at an
exploded view on a honda parts site.
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>
> > I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
> > originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
> > put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
> > occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
> > common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
> > goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>
> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>
> > Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>
> Yes. Due to either
> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
> 2) rust, or
> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>
> #1 and #3 are most common.
>
> > The car has 160,000 miles. It could
> > be the water pump but it doesn’t look like it is weeping from there but
> > it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
> > pipes connected to it, but it doesn’t look like they are leaking.
>
> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
> not catastrophically.
>
>
>
> > It
> > looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
> > water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
> > shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>
> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
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08-02-2006 | 09:40 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D14EFF.5EE5573D@nospam.com:
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
> it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
> looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
> looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
thermostat housing.
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> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
> it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
> looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
> looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
thermostat housing.
--
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08-02-2006 | 09:40 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D14EFF.5EE5573D@nospam.com:
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
> it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
> looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
> looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
thermostat housing.
--
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> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
> it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
> looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
> looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
thermostat housing.
--
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08-02-2006 | 09:40 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D14EFF.5EE5573D@nospam.com:
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
> it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
> looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
> looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
thermostat housing.
--
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> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
> it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
> looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
> looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
thermostat housing.
--
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08-02-2006 | 09:54 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam wrote:
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
> connects to the lower radiator hose.
that is the thermostat housing. honda have it on the return, not the
feed like most other manufacturers.
> How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
> the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp?
it's held in by the thermostat housing being positioned correctly. the
only thing that's sealing it is the o-ring.
> I looked at an
> exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
> "TeGGeR�" wrote:
>
>> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>>
>>> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
>>> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
>>> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
>>> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
>>> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
>>> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>>
>>> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>> Yes. Due to either
>> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
>> 2) rust, or
>> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>>
>> #1 and #3 are most common.
>>
>>> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
>>> be the water pump but it doesn�t look like it is weeping from there but
>>> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
>>> pipes connected to it, but it doesn�t look like they are leaking.
>> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
>> not catastrophically.
>>
>>
>>
>>> It
>>> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
>>> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
>>> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR�
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
> connects to the lower radiator hose.
that is the thermostat housing. honda have it on the return, not the
feed like most other manufacturers.
> How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
> the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp?
it's held in by the thermostat housing being positioned correctly. the
only thing that's sealing it is the o-ring.
> I looked at an
> exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
> "TeGGeR�" wrote:
>
>> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>>
>>> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
>>> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
>>> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
>>> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
>>> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
>>> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>>
>>> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>> Yes. Due to either
>> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
>> 2) rust, or
>> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>>
>> #1 and #3 are most common.
>>
>>> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
>>> be the water pump but it doesn�t look like it is weeping from there but
>>> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
>>> pipes connected to it, but it doesn�t look like they are leaking.
>> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
>> not catastrophically.
>>
>>
>>
>>> It
>>> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
>>> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
>>> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR�
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
08-02-2006 | 09:54 PM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam wrote:
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
> connects to the lower radiator hose.
that is the thermostat housing. honda have it on the return, not the
feed like most other manufacturers.
> How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
> the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp?
it's held in by the thermostat housing being positioned correctly. the
only thing that's sealing it is the o-ring.
> I looked at an
> exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
> "TeGGeR�" wrote:
>
>> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>>
>>> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
>>> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
>>> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
>>> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
>>> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
>>> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>>
>>> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>> Yes. Due to either
>> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
>> 2) rust, or
>> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>>
>> #1 and #3 are most common.
>>
>>> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
>>> be the water pump but it doesn�t look like it is weeping from there but
>>> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
>>> pipes connected to it, but it doesn�t look like they are leaking.
>> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
>> not catastrophically.
>>
>>
>>
>>> It
>>> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
>>> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
>>> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR�
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
> connects to the lower radiator hose.
that is the thermostat housing. honda have it on the return, not the
feed like most other manufacturers.
> How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
> the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp?
it's held in by the thermostat housing being positioned correctly. the
only thing that's sealing it is the o-ring.
> I looked at an
> exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
> "TeGGeR�" wrote:
>
>> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>>
>>> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
>>> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
>>> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
>>> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
>>> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
>>> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>>
>>> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>> Yes. Due to either
>> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
>> 2) rust, or
>> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>>
>> #1 and #3 are most common.
>>
>>> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
>>> be the water pump but it doesn�t look like it is weeping from there but
>>> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
>>> pipes connected to it, but it doesn�t look like they are leaking.
>> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
>> not catastrophically.
>>
>>
>>
>>> It
>>> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
>>> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
>>> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR�
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
08-02-2006 | 09:54 PM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam wrote:
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
> connects to the lower radiator hose.
that is the thermostat housing. honda have it on the return, not the
feed like most other manufacturers.
> How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
> the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp?
it's held in by the thermostat housing being positioned correctly. the
only thing that's sealing it is the o-ring.
> I looked at an
> exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
> "TeGGeR�" wrote:
>
>> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>>
>>> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
>>> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
>>> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
>>> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
>>> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
>>> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>>
>>> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>> Yes. Due to either
>> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
>> 2) rust, or
>> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>>
>> #1 and #3 are most common.
>>
>>> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
>>> be the water pump but it doesn�t look like it is weeping from there but
>>> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
>>> pipes connected to it, but it doesn�t look like they are leaking.
>> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
>> not catastrophically.
>>
>>
>>
>>> It
>>> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
>>> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
>>> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR�
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
> The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like it
> connects to the lower radiator hose.
that is the thermostat housing. honda have it on the return, not the
feed like most other manufacturers.
> How is the o-ring held in, it looks like
> the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp?
it's held in by the thermostat housing being positioned correctly. the
only thing that's sealing it is the o-ring.
> I looked at an
> exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
> "TeGGeR�" wrote:
>
>> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D13E0C.613AA12D@nospam.com:
>>
>>> I came home today after driving and had coolant in the driveway
>>> originating from the left side front dripping near the oil pan bolt. I
>>> put the car on ramps and tried to find the leak. The leak does not
>>> occur when the car is running, only after you shut it off (which is
>>> common for a water pump). I saw some fluid leaking from the pipe that
>>> goes into the back of the water pump which is sealed with an o-ring.
>> That's the thermostat-to-water-pump pipe.
>>
>>> Has anyone ever seen this seal go?
>> Yes. Due to either
>> 1) neglected coolant changes, or
>> 2) rust, or
>> 3) age drying out the O-rings.
>>
>> #1 and #3 are most common.
>>
>>> The car has 160,000 miles. It could
>>> be the water pump but it doesn�t look like it is weeping from there but
>>> it is hard to tell. The pipe that comes from the water pump has other
>>> pipes connected to it, but it doesn�t look like they are leaking.
>> Those hoses feed certain engine controls. They don't usually leak. At least
>> not catastrophically.
>>
>>
>>
>>> It
>>> looks impossible to get at the pipe that comes out of the back of the
>>> water pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking the
>>> shroud off so that I can get a better look at where the leak is.
>> Do that. The pipe can be removed once you take off the thermostat housing.
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR�
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
08-03-2006 | 01:38 AM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
TeGGeR® wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D14EFF.5EE5573D@nospam.com:
>
>
>>The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
>>it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
>>looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
>>looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
>
>
>
> You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
> thermostat housing.
It does? UPPER rad hose goes directly to the 'stat housing on my 3gee Accord...
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D14EFF.5EE5573D@nospam.com:
>
>
>>The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
>>it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
>>looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
>>looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
>
>
>
> You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
> thermostat housing.
It does? UPPER rad hose goes directly to the 'stat housing on my 3gee Accord...
08-03-2006 | 01:38 AM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
TeGGeR® wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D14EFF.5EE5573D@nospam.com:
>
>
>>The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
>>it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
>>looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
>>looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
>
>
>
> You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
> thermostat housing.
It does? UPPER rad hose goes directly to the 'stat housing on my 3gee Accord...
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D14EFF.5EE5573D@nospam.com:
>
>
>>The pipe doesn't seem to go to the thermostat housing, it looks like
>>it connects to the lower radiator hose. How is the o-ring held in, it
>>looks like the bolt that holds the pipe in place is the only clamp? I
>>looked at an exploded view on a honda parts site.
>
>
>
>
> You are not checking carefully enough. The lower rad hose terminates at the
> thermostat housing.
It does? UPPER rad hose goes directly to the 'stat housing on my 3gee Accord...