Does anyone think that I will run into trouble if I buy a non-acura Water Pump, Alternator Belt, and Power steering belt????

 

No, you should be fine. Keep in mind that you generally get what you pay for. The Acura parts come with a warranty.

 

The acura parts only come with a warranty if the mechanic purchases them. If you buy them and have them installed then there is no warranty. At least this is what I understand.

 

for something that you replace every 6+ years, I would at least go OEM with the waterpump. the belts may not even be that much more...

 

Does anyone know who makes the original equipment acura water pump?

 

Nippon-Denso

I'm not sure exactly, but if i recall they supply most of Honda's parts.

 

The following ebay store has provided me w/ good honda and acura timing belts, water pump, tensioner parts. If not listed ask N V Thai for a quote. He's been able to get what ever I need so far. Right now I've asked for these parts for my 2.5TL timing belt change that's due shortly.

N V Thai's EBay Auto Parts

good luck

 

thanks - I had a conversation with the dealer on the pump they had for the car, got a look at it - honda stamped part, mfg by yamada. the part I brought in, made by Paraut/Atsugi looks much the same. they'll put it in, but no warranty, of course.

 

try hond .. tim is really reasonable with the prices.. and free ship too...

 

i got my belts and waterpump done with non oem parts. There was a 3 years/18,000 mile warranty for it. Depends on the mechanic.