2000 Honda Accord's Timing Belt and Water Pump

most water pumps I believe have a weep hole that drips out coolant basically letting the person owning the car know that it is time to change the water pump. but then again have you checked to see if the water pump hoses are secure and aren't cracked?

the V6 uses a timing belt, what idiot told u it was a chain? a salesman?

GATES Part # TCKWP329 Timing Belt Component Kit W/Water Pump; 5 Components (1 Belt, 2 Tensioners, 1 Idler, 1 Water Pump)
$203.00

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION of timing belt: Fig. 1: View of the timing belt cover
Fig. 2: Loosen then timing belt tensioner using a ratchet and short socket
Fig. 3: Matchmark the direction of rotation of the timing belt
Fig. 4: Once loose, pull the belt off the camshaft pulley

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the crankshaft to align the timing belt matchmarks and set cylinder No. 1 to Top Dead Center (TDC) on the compression stroke. Once in this position, the engine must NOT be turned or disturbed.
3. Remove all necessary components to gain access to the cylinder head and timing belt covers.
4. Remove the cylinder head and timing belt covers.
5. There are 2 belts in this system; the one running to the camshaft pulley is the timing belt. The other, shorter one drives the balance shafts and is referred to as the balancer belt or timing balancer belt. Lock the timing belt adjuster in position by installing one of the lower timing belt cover bolts to the adjuster arm.
6. Loosen the timing belt and balancer shafts tensioner adjuster nut, but do not loosen the nut more than 1 turn. Push the tensioner for the balancer belt away from the belt to relieve the tension. Hold the tensioner and tighten the adjusting nut to hold the tensioner in place.
7. Carefully remove the balancer belt. Do not crimp or bend the belt; protect it from contact with oil or coolant. Slide the belt off the pulleys.
8. Remove the balancer belt drive sprocket from the crankshaft.
9. Loosen the lockbolt installed to the timing belt adjuster and loosen the adjusting nut. Push the timing belt adjuster to remove the tension on the timing belt, then tighten the adjuster nut.
10. Remove the timing belt. Do not crimp or bend the belt; protect it from contact with oil or coolant. Slide the belt off the pulleys.
11. If defective, remove the belt tensioners by performing the following:
    1. Remove the springs from the balancer belt and the timing belt tensioners.
    2. Remove the adjusting nut.
    3. Remove the bolt from the balancer belt adjuster lever, then remove the lever and the tensioner pulley.
    4. Remove the lockbolt from the timing belt tensioner lever, then remove the tensioner pulley and lever from the engine.
12. This is an excellent time to check or replace the water pump. Even if the timing belt is only being replaced as part of a good maintenance schedule, consider replacing the pump at the same time. To install:
    
13. If the water pump is to be replaced, install a new O-ring and make certain it is properly seated. Install the water pump and retaining bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
14. If the tensioners were removed, perform the following to install them:
    1. Install the timing belt tensioner lever and tensioner pulley. NOTE: The tensioner lever must be properly positioned on its pivot pin located on the oil pump. Be sure that the timing belt lever and tensioner moves freely and does not bind.
       
    2. Install the lockbolt to the timing belt tensioner, do not tighten the lockbolt at this time.
    3. Install the balancer belt pulley and adjuster lever.
    4. Install the adjusting nut and the bolt to the balancer belt adjuster lever. Do not tighten the adjuster nut or bolt at this time. NOTE: Be sure that the balancer lever and tensioner moves freely and does not bind.
       
    5. Install the springs to the tensioners.
    6. Move the timing belt tensioner its full deflection and tighten the lockbolt.
    7. Move the balancer its full deflection and tighten the adjusting nut.
15. The crankshaft timing pointer must be perfectly aligned with the white mark on the flywheel or flex-plate; the camshaft pulley must be aligned so that the word UP is at the top of the pulley and the marks on the edge of the pulley are aligned with the surfaces of the head.
16. Install the timing belt over the pulleys and tensioners.
17. Loosen the bolt used to lock the timing belt tensioner. Loosen, then tighten the timing belt adjusting nut.
18. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until the cam pulley has moved 3 teeth; this creates tension on the timing belt. Loosen, then tighten the adjusting nut and tighten it to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm). Tighten the bolt used to lock the timing belt tensioner.
19. Realign the timing belt marks, then install the balancer belt drive sprocket on the crankshaft.
20. Align the front balancer pulley; the face of the front timing balancer pulley has a mark, which must be aligned with the notch on the oil pump body. This pulley is the one at 10 o'clock to the crank pulley when viewed from the pulley end.
21. Align the rear timing balancer pulley (2 o'clock from the crank pulley) using a 6 x 100mm bolt or rod. Mark the bolt or rod at a point 2.9 in. (74mm) from the end. Remove the bolt from the maintenance hole on the side of the block; insert the bolt or rod into the hole. Align the 2.9 in. (74mm) mark with the face of the hole. This pin will hold the shaft in place during installation.
22. Install the balancer belt. Once the belts are in place, be sure that all the engine alignment marks are still correct. If not, remove the belts, realign the engine and reinstall the belts. Once the belts are properly installed, slowly loosen the adjusting nut, allowing the tensioner to move against the belt. Remove the pin from the maintenance hole and reinstall the bolt and washer.
23. Turn the crankshaft 1 full turn, then tighten the adjuster nut to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm). Remove the bolt used to lock the timing belt tensioner.
24. Install the lower cover, ensuring the rubber seals are in place. Install a new seal around the adjusting nut, DO NOT loosen the adjusting nut.
25. Install the key on the crankshaft and install the crankshaft pulley. Apply oil to the bolt threads and tighten it to 181 ft. lbs. (250 Nm).
26. Install the upper timing belt cover and all applicable components. When installing the side engine mount, tighten the bolt and nut attaching the mount to the engine to 40 ft. lbs. (55 Nm) and the through-bolt and nut to 47 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
27. Connect the negative battery cable.

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For water pump removal and installation contact me:

The following steps need to be taken to remove the pump.

1. Remove the ribbed belt. Compress the tensioner and remove the belt. Remove the ribbed belt tensioner.

2. Remove the upper timing belt cover.

3. Align your timing belt marks. The following pictures are for the cam timing mark, the flywheel timing mark for an automatic, flywheel timing for a manual and the marks on the harmonic balancer.

4. loosen the timing belt. There is a 13mm head nut that keeps the tensioner in place. Loosen this nut and turn the tensioner clockwise to get come slack in the belt. You are going to need a tool to get tension back on the belt. I use the tool pictured (picture of how to tension the belt) but know of people using snap ring pliers to rotate the tensioner.

5. Slip the timing belt off of the cam drive sprocket and off of the water pump.

6. Remove the water pump retaining bolts pictured and remove the water pump. The pump can often be stuck in place. A screwdriver carefully used can help in getting the pump

7. Moisten the o-ring with coolant before installing the new pump. Install the new pump.

8. Install the belt and tension as shown in the picture attached above. Turn the engine over by hand through a full revolution of the cam gear. Re-check the timing marks. The marks will often be off, don't be discouraged by this, it happens to everyone. If the marks are off loosen the belt and slip it the amount of teeth needed to align the marks.

9. Install the items taken off during the removal of the pump, fill the system with coolant and start the engine. The system will pretty much bleed itself out as it reaches operating temperature.

Timing belt and water pump would be a wise repair procedure and great insurance to keep this vehicle running as it should.

It is an expert job.....you need to remove the timing belt first before removing the water pump. It;s best to replace the water pump every time ou replace your timing belt.

Kia Sorento 2003-05
Water Pump - Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the drive belt and the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the timing belt cover, timing belt, auto tensioner and idler pulley.
6. Remove the water outlet fitting, the thermostat case and the water pump fitting.
7. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
8. Remove the water pump.
   



Fig. Water pump and timing belt assembly-exploded view

To install:



Fig. Water pump bolt locations

1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the water pump body and the cylinder block.
2. Install the new water pump gasket and pump assembly. Tighten the bolts to 12-16 ft. lbs. (17-22 Nm).
3. Install the water pump fitting, the thermostat case and the water outlet fitting.
4. Install the auto tensioner and timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension, then install the timing belt cover.
5. Install the drive belt, water pump pulley and then adjust the auto tensioner.
6. Refill the coolant.
7. Run the engine and check for leaks.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the drive belt and the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the timing belt cover, timing belt, auto tensioner and idler pulley.
6. Remove the water outlet fitting, the thermostat case and the water pump fitting.
7. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
8. Remove the water pump.

To install:




Fig. Water pump bolt locations



Fig. Water pump O-ring installation

1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the water pump body and the cylinder block.
2. Install the new water pump gasket and pump assembly. Tighten the bolts to 12-16 ft. lbs. (17-22 Nm).
3. Install the water pump fitting, the thermostat case and the water outlet fitting.
4. Install the auto tensioner and timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension, then install the timing belt cover.
5. Install the drive belt, water pump pulley and then adjust the auto tensioner.
6. To adjust the drive belt tension, hang the belt on the pulley of the tensioner and install the tensioner.
   NOTE If the tensioner is already installed, loosen its mounting bolts to allow belt installation
   
7. Install the drive belt.
8. Adjust the belt tension to specification by turning the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclockwise.
9. Air conditioning belt tension should be 0.28-0.039 inch. Alternator belt tension should be 0.39-0.051 inch. Power steering belt tension should be 0.31-0.051 inch.
10. Torque the tensioner assembly bolt to 33-36 ft. lbs. (45-50 Nm).
11. Refill the coolant.
12. Run the engine and check for leaks.

TY for using Fixya; remember comment and rated this.

Technically, nothing else needs to be changed when replacing a timing belt, however it is recommended or suggested to replace the timing belt tensioner and water pump while doing the belt. These items are only accessable when doing a timing belt. The cost should be under $100.00

hi on your year it should be changed every90,000 mils i would advise changing the water pump at the same time please rate this answer thanks

Alright, here's a pic of the mechanicals:



The bad news is on your vechile you have to remove the timing belt, but here's a step by step.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belts.
3. Drain the cooling system.

CAUTION When draining coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.

1. Remove the timing case cover and timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Covers and Timing Belt Removal procedures.
2. Remove the pump assembly mounting bolts.
3. Separate the pump assembly from water pipe and remove.
4. Clean gasket and O-ring mounting surfaces.
5. Install a new O-ring on water pipe and lubricate with water.
6. Install a new gasket on pump body.
7. Press the water pump assembly into water pipe.
8. Install pump mounting bolts and tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
9. Install timing belt and cover. Refer to Timing Belt procedures.
10. Install drive belts.
11. Fill the cooling system

To remove timing:

The timing belt can be inspected by removing the upper (front outer) timing cover.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belts.
3. Remove the timing belt covers.
4. Identify the timing belt running direction to avoid reversal during installation.
5. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt and remove timing belt.
6. Remove the crankshaft sprocket flange.

To install:

1. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until timing mark on crankshaft sprocket is lined up with the oil pump timing mark at 1 o'clock position.
2. Rotate the (inner) camshaft sprocket until mark on (inner) camshaft sprocket is lined up with the timing mark on alternator bracket.
3. Rotate the (outer) camshaft sprocket (radiator side) until mark on the sprocket is lined up with the timing mark on the timing belt inner cover. Refer to timing belt illustration.
4. Install the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket while maintaining pressure on the tensioner side.
5. Position the timing belt over the camshaft sprocket (radiator side). Next, position the belt under the water pump pulley, then over the (inner) sprocket and finally over the tensioner.
6. Apply rotating force in the opposite direction to the camshaft sprocket (radiator side) to create tension on the timing belt tension side.
7. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction and recheck engine timing marks.
8. Install the crankshaft sprocket flange.
9. Loosen the tensioner bolt and allow tensioner spring to tension the belt.
10. Again rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction (2) full turns. Recheck the engine timing. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm).
11. Install the timing covers.
12. Install the accessory drive belts.
13. Connect battery negative cable.

Hope this helps.