1983 Honda Civic how do I change my water pump

Hi Arodriguez,

Drain radiator and loosen alternator adjusting bolts. Push alternator toward engine and remove drive belt. Remove water pump and "O" ring seal.

1. Reinstall water pump. Loosen cooling system bleed valve located on thermostat housing. Fill radiator with coolant. When air bubbles no longer appear in coolant, close bleed valve.

2. Start engine. Set heater temperature control lever to high position. Run engine 10 minutes, and open bleed valve again. Allow coolant to drain from bleed valve until air bubbles disappear, then close valve. Refill radiator.