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Because of limited tools, I was only able to replace the set of seals in the red box (5 in all out of 9). I did not have the equipment to remove the pump pulley, that would have given me access to the pump bearing etc. Nevertheless, since I was able to address the 2 leaky seals in addition to the another 2. I met my goal of stopping my PS from leaking.

Apologies from here I didn't snap much pics as I was down to serious business and I happened to do this alone. Cant wait for when my son would be old enough to assist dad on his DIY escapades

Next use the size 12 socket to relive the 2 bolts holding the PS in place. One is in front and the other at the back. See pic for the bolt in front. That at the back can be seen as the last bolt on the PS in the first pic that I posted.

With both hoses off, plug the holes to prevent contamination by dust particles

Next, disconnect the feed hose to the PS and the high pressure line. Note that to prevent PS fluid dripping all over your engine place the rags beneath the hoses as below. First pic is the feed hose while the 2nd is the pressure line. To remove the feed hose use the nose pliers to remove the clip.

Tip: remember to note the routing of the serpentine belt round the various pulleys

To start, remove the serpentine belt (What some people call fan belt). To do this locate the size 14 automatic tensioner bolt and with the size 14 wrench bear the bolt forward (push the bar towards the front of the car).
NB: This requires some serious force.
The tensioner pulley would move towards the rear of the engine then use your free hand to push off the belt from the tensioner pulley. I have found this easier than trying to pull of the belt from the power steering pulley.

Needed tools and materials include:
1. Size 10 socket
2. Size 12 socket
3. Size 14 socket or wrench
4. Rags
5. Power steering rebuild kit: I got mine from the states for $20+ its an Edelmann 8934. see Pix below
6. Nose pliers

Piyke: Hello everyone,

This tread is for car DIY enthusiasts to share their DIY history or list planned ones. I guess (Siena's will fill the whole Nairaland )

Here a list of my past DIYs (on 2003 Accord 4cyl, LX, US spec)
1. Fuel pump assembly change (2011)
2. Oil and filter changes (Every 3 months)
3. Power steering o-ring change( this was to fix a whine that occurs each time the car was cold) 2011
4. Serpentine belt replacement. (2013)
5. Transmission fluid replacement (2013)
6. Throttle body cleaning (As needed)
7. Replacement of AC relay (2011)

Planned DIYs
1. Replacement of Automatic tensioner
2. Power Steering rebuild (replacement of seals. Current one leaks from one of the seals)
3. Coolant flush.

As you list yours remember to state the vehicle and trim. You never know you may solve a fellow Nairalander's problem.

Previous thread: https://www.nairaland.com/1523610/what-diys-it-yourself-done

On the 22nd of Dec. 2013, I took on changing the seals of my power steering which has been seeping fluid from 2 positions. (See pic). The orange arrows indicate where the fluid was seeping from. I had gone to my mechanic but recoiled at the idea of doing a rebuild , stating that more often than not, after such venture the power steering effect is usually lost. He didn't seem to care about the fact that the seeping fluid found its way to my alternator beneath and I was just tired of topping up PS fluid. I read about doing a rebuild on a few Honda fora of DIYers and people had successfully pulled it off. So armed with a few tools and materials I...

Piyke: Hello everyone,

This tread is for car DIY enthusiasts to share their DIY history or list planned ones. I guess (Siena's will fill the whole Nairaland )

Here a list of my past DIYs (on 2003 Accord 4cyl, LX, US spec)
1. Fuel pump assembly change (2011)
2. Oil and filter changes (Every 3 months)
3. Power steering o-ring change( this was to fix a whine that occurs each time the car was cold) 2011
4. Serpentine belt replacement. (2013)
5. Transmission fluid replacement (2013)
6. Throttle body cleaning (As needed)
7. Replacement of AC relay (2011)

Planned DIYs
1. Replacement of Automatic tensioner
2. Power Steering rebuild (replacement of seals. Current one leaks from one of the seals)
3. Coolant flush.

As you list yours remember to state the vehicle and trim. You never know you may solve a fellow Nairalander's problem.

I have now performed all above listed DIYs. That for the coolant flush can be found in this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/1541197/coolant-drain-flush-refill-diy

I will open a thread to deal with the Power steering rebuild and the replacement of my Automatic Tensioner. Watch out for it if interested!

I think Nairaland should be more careful with the kind of threads that make front page. If these kind of threads increase and dominate the FrontPage, Nairaland will most likely loose its position as the prime resource for info

Marpol: Please where did you get your Haynes repair manual to buy?

Got it from Amazon

Marpol: Please where did you get your Haynes repair manual to buy?

Got it from Amazon website

Throughout doing this I had my eye on the temp gauge and would advise all who would do a refill to also do the same. On one of the flushing cycles, I caught the temp gauge rising above normal. Reason: I didn't fill with enough water...impatience.

Sources: Haynes manual, Car Owners manual and Google

Refill: Fill the radiator with new coolant up to the base of the filler neck (just beneath the bleeder hole).

Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap. Install the radiator cap, and tighten it to the first stop.

Start the engine and hold it at 1,500 rpm until the cooling fan comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the radiator and add coolant if needed.

Install the radiator cap, and tighten it fully. If necessary, fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap.

Loosen the nut holding the coolant reservoir tank. Pour away and rinse in water. Reinstall.

Note that for flushing some schools of thought will say that when you turn on the car you should leave it on until the radiator fan comes on twice

Flushing: When the coolant has drained, replace the drain plug. Fill the radiator with clean water up to the neck. Set the temperature control on highest heat. Note that the radiator may take sometime to get full, be patient.
Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
Rev the engine a couple of times, then turn off, allow the radiator cool to touch then drain. Repeat this as long as the effluent has contaminants.

sholarb: Gr8! Bros, where did you get the type 2 coolant from? I have been searching for it in Lagos for a while.

I got it from Jand o after looking tirelessly with no result in Owerri, Enugu and through contacts; Lagos. I believe it should be stocked in Lagos, just keep searching, also see if Luvinhubby can supply it.

Once you've removed the plug, remove the radiator cap and allow the coolant to drain. The pic below was what mine looked like...Had never drained the system since the car was bought 2009. I am wiser now, will do this every 2 years as recommended.

You may need to use a set of pliers to slacken the drain plug. I was not able to slacken mine by hand, had to use my pliers and then finished off by hand

Set the AC temp knob to hottest. Locate the coolant drain plug and place a container under it. To locate just look straight down at the back of your radiator. The plug is indicated with the orange arrow

So here a pic of the engine...don't tell me...it needs a wash .

Tip: You do not need to go under the car to perform this. It can all be done from the front of the car. Now, lets get to work!!!

Personally, I like using the rubber gloves...makes me feel like a pro . Although I still dey learn sha.
I would also recommend the Haynes Repair manual. It does come in handy

So here are all the tools and materials for the job...I forgot snapping the size 10 spanner which I had to use

I finally got to do this important DIY on my car (2003 Honda Accord, 2.4L 4cyl LX)
Of note is the fact that I was switching from the old green Honda coolant to the new All Season LongLife Coolant Type 2 from Honda which is blue in colour.

Do note that coolant is very poisonous, so do not leave any spills on the ground especially if you have pets. Also do not also discard the used fluid into water drains and for sure keep it away from kids.

Stay tuned...

Just completed a coolant drain, flush and refill yesterday. Should be posting it on a new thread shortly

It just has to be the UBA advert with that old school man carrying a big afro with village voice, saying bank with UBA

sultaan: You kn ow you don't have to spend big money at the dealership if you buy other brands with the right specification.

Like which brands, where and at what price? I went high and low looking for these fluids in Owerri, Enugu and even a few Lagos contacts. I also contacted Luvinhubby, but that didn't work out too.

djaybaba: @Piyke. Pls where did u order it from n how much did it cost you. Im I'm interested in getting same.

I got them from the UK, but got it into Naija on "free ride" so can't actually give the market price for ordering them into Naija