DIY Timing/Ballance Belt replace. Video

[locote]

how do i get vice grips in that small tight spot
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[Newcivic]

Has anyone actually done this? howd they go ?!

[BlitZ]

haahahah this is a crack up...
the smack part is so funny... put it on you tube eheheh...
dont let snap on get hold of this...

great video...

the engine was out.. the crank bolt could have been removed by just jamming the flywheel..
you dont need to bash anything.. ahahahah

[ECU-MAN]

that would involve removing the gearbox

I dont like locking the flywheel either. usually end in tears when something snapps. like an alumunium part ( block or GB )

[Paul1985]

You are a truely awsome mechanic John. Great stuff, i havent d/l the vid yet. I will when i get a chance. I'm gonna wait until my rep points count to give you some, then ill hit you up lol.
We need more mechanics like you!

[BlitZ]

that would involve removing the gearbox

I dont like locking the flywheel either. usually end in tears when something snapps. like an alumunium part ( block or GB )

you can just remove the starter motor.....

its not very likly that a jammed screw driver would crack your alloy transfer housing .. the crank bolt should be at about 177NM anyways...

it saves more tears than haveing a threaded crankshaft bolt....

[Rice_banger]

how much harder would it be to do whil the engine is in the car ?

im just thinking that it would be a tight fit any pointers , im keen to do it

[beeza]

Awesome John!!! 'Grrrrrrr' hehehe

Like John says: 'If the engine is in the car, this means undoing and removing the altenator belt, aircon belt and power stearing belt.

undo the top front engine mount, suporting your engine with a Jack.

then follow the video.'

I've done it 3 times now with my d16y4 with the help from my mechanic

It is a tight fit indeed.U need the right tools,i.e. a small rachet with the flexi extension bit,a deep socket piece to take off the engine mount as the bolts are too long for a normal socket,a breaker bar to fit on the long racket arm to snap the crank pulley bolt.

and patience.

I wouldn't do this you are confident you can do this.It's not easy until you know how to do it...

[Rice_banger]

cheers for the advice bezza

alrite ammm i read on anther forum / site that there is a specail tool from honda which holds the crank / crank bolt in place so theres no need for air gun / doing the smack anyone care to eletrate on what i said ?

[neut]

Im getting my water pump changed so im doing my timing belt too, but i just wanted to know is it necessary to change the timing belt tensioner too? My engine is b18c7 done 150,000kms thanks!

[dsp26]

This is good stuff John... thanks to the thread bumper, i needed this

[dsp26]

Im getting my water pump changed so im doing my timing belt too, but i just wanted to know is it necessary to change the timing belt tensioner too? My engine is b18c7 done 150,000kms thanks!

it's a "may as well" item... waterpump/belt kits should come with this.

but still, your already there so you may as well do it... like doing a flywheel when changing the clutch... labour is a pita!