Civic L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1992)
Water Pump: Customer Interest
Engine - Noisy Water Pump
Bulletin No.
93-034
Model
1992 - 93
ACCORD
CIVIC
Applicable To
ALL
File Under
ENGINE
Issue Date
SEP 10, 1993
Noisy Water Pump
SYMPTOM
A humming or whining noise coming from the water pump. The noise is most audible below 1100 rpm, and occurs only when the coolant is at normal
operating temperature.
NOTE:
This noise is often mistaken to be a dry or faulty alternator bearing. Diagnose the symptom carefully.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Normal friction between water pump shaft and seal.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Add the water pump lubricant listed under PARTS INFORMATION to the radiator coolant.
1.
Allow the radiator to cool.
2.
Carefully remove the radiator cap; then, withdraw 200 cc (6.8 oz) of coolant from the radiator with a syringe.
3.
Add the water pump lubricant to the radiator, and reinstall the radiator cap.
PARTS INFORMATION
Water Pump Lubricant:
P/N 08798-9005
H/C 4212049
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You
must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
Operation number:
113010
Flat rate time:
0.2 hour
Failed part:
P/N 19200-PT0-013
H/C 3593472
Defect code:
042