Water Pump Inspection

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Remove the timing belt (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL ).
Turn the water pump pulley counterclockwise, and make sure that it turns freely. If it doesn't, replace the water pump (see WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT ).
NOTE: When you check the water pump, you may see a small amount of "weeping" from the bleed holes (A). This is normal.

Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Pulley Counterclockwise
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the timing belt (see TIMING BELT INSTALLATION ).