re: 30 worst cars of the last 30 years (kind of cheated for #1)

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All the Mitsubishi designed engines had the water pump driven by the timing belt.
So off the water pump seized, your engine likely blew.

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Pretty common configuration (every Honda I've ever worked on is the same). I wouldn't call the Hondas "driven" by the water pump but it's all on the same belt.

Many Honda engines are interference based and a timing belt failure is a big deal. Also probably why many generally replace the water pump and timing belt at the same time.

Curious as to what made the water pumps "seize" in the first place (not a common failure for most brands).