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Image 1 — What’s the correct rtv placement for oil pump assembly?
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What’s the correct rtv placement for oil pump assembly?

Haven’t been able to reliably find specific service information for this. Anybody know? Is it A or B?

u/0lusw4n — 4 days ago

Rebuilding power steering pump or new pump for 2005 Civic LX?

My power steering pump is starting to whine when it warms up. Recently, I replaced the accessory belt and had it a bit too tight. I loosened it, and the noise is much less, but I fear that the ball bearing is probably wearing out. It’s 21 years old with 139k miles.

My options as per my preference:

  1. Rebuild the existing pump (replace ball bearing and seals)

  2. Buy a new aftermarket pump for around $100-200 (something like Edelman. or AAE)

  3. Buy new Honda OEM pump ($600)

Has anyone done the rebuild kit and had good success? What kit did you buy? What is the best ball bearing? ACDelco bearing? Or is there a better one?

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u/saintgaudensgold — 13 days ago