![]() Follow the instruction manual to a tee when installing the new belt tensioner. When installing the new water pump, don't be shy about using Gasket Sealer and pay no mind to nebulous theories of ignorant nay-sayers. The engine mount will also need to be completely removed though getting it back in inexplicably required the use of a hacksaw. Consider a tow to a garage that can use an impact wrench to get that bolt off, if you can't rustle up the muscle to do it yourself. O'Reilly Auto Parts will rent you the Honda Pulley Tool that holds the crankcase pulley in position while you yard on the bolt itself. Expect at least 300 ft-lbs of torque more than enough to bust an assortment of cheap tools. It took two burley dudes some creative thinking and serious effort with breaker bars to loosen that bolt.and it wasn't even corroded. The hardest part will be removing the crankcase pulley. While I was at it, I also replaced the alternator and power steering belts. I bought the kit that included the belt, water pump, and belt tensioner for about $170. ![]() Now that the head is off, taking care of the timing belt should be a non-issue, unless you did it recently. ![]() Did I mention that getting the digital service manual was a good idea? I figured it made good sense to do the timing belt, water pump, and belt tensioner, given the number of miles on the car. Despite the absence of any tell-tale white tailpipe smoke, or oil in the coolant, I could detect a strong exhaust smell coming from the radiator refill. I even took the old thermostat, snipped out the center, and re-installed it, hoping that a clear coolant path would solve things. Replacing the thermostat didn't do much as the problem returned shortly thereafter. Steam was coming out from under the hood after the temperature gauge climbed steadily. In my case, the car was overheating 3 hours into a long highway drive in relatively cool weather in easy driving conditions (no towing, or AC, or refrigerator box on a roof rack). If there is an issue, they're keeping mum. I haven't seen any Honda-published Technical Resolutions for known systematic issues related to the manufacturer-installed head gasket. From what I gather, the Honda "D17" engine is prone to an assortment of cooling problems that may, or may not, be related to Head Gasket issues.
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