Radiator fluid leak coming from back of motor.. Any suggestions?

[WhoNeedsKnow]

95 coupe with B16A... Fluid has leaked more and more. Started out coming from radiator and hoses. Replaced both and all was well for a while. Later it overheated a little. found out there was still a leak somewhere. It got so bad i finally found where it is sorda coming from. back of the motor i have pics.. suggestions plz

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/WhoNeedsKnow/Leak.jpg

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/WhoNeedsKnow/Leak2.jpg

Thanks!

 

[RonJ]

Most likely the water pump is leaking.

 

[WhoNeedsKnow]

Thats what i thought someone might say. I guess i will just need to take it to a shop to find out. I was just hoping i didnt have to pay just to get it looked at. So many shops tell me 100$ just to take a look at it! argh.

 

[RonJ]

If you have tools, save some money and do it yourself. Replace the timing belt also while the crank pulley is off.

 

[WhoNeedsKnow]

Hmm ok. thanks man. Is it an easy fix? Ive never had to replace a water pump. Also, how will i know for sure if it is the water pump? Anything i can do to test this?

 

[RonJ]

The water pump is behind the timing belt covers right where your arrow points. When the water pump leaks, coolant will spew from two weep holes in the direction you are seeing. So the leak is almost surely from the water pump.

In order to access the water pump, you must remove the crank pulley, timing belt covers, and timing belt. The hardest part is removal of the crank pulley bolt. This requires two breaker bars, a pipe extender for one breaker bar, and the hex tool to keep the crank pulley from turning while you break the nut loose. You should also look for a download of your service engines service manual as a guide. See the manuals links in my signature.

 

[WhoNeedsKnow]

Thank you for your help RonJ. You were absolutely right. I took the car to a shop today. They said it was the pump and that replacing it and changing the timing belt together with labor would cost 500$. Would you say that is a decent price?

 

[RonJ]

Thank you for your help RonJ. You were absolutely right. I took the car to a shop today. They said it was the pump and that replacing it and changing the timing belt together with labor would cost 500$. Would you say that is a decent price?

Use your phone to shop for a lower price in your area. Civics are pretty easy to work on. Before you have the work done, purchase an OEM/Honda or Gates timing belt and an OEM/Honda water pump. Then, when you call different shops, tell them you already have the necessary replacement parts and that they just need to install them. Choose a mechanic with verifiable experience working on Civics.