If his car "runs smooth" at idle, it is NOT the belt. If the belt was
off even one "tooth" it probably wouldn't even start let alone run. If
it DID start, it'd sound like crap at ANY speed, real rough idling,
backfiring, you name it.

I'd look elsewhere for the problem.

John D.




"E. Meyer" <e.meyer@ieee.org> wrote in message news:<BB531E72.8CFA%e.meyer@ieee.org>...
> Its unlikely that its slipping. If it is you will have to replace it again.
> I would say there is a very good chance the belt is off by one cog. Take
> the cover off and recheck the alignment marks on the pulley & sprocket.
> When you reset it, make sure you follow the alignment procedure exactly &
> verify that its correct before you put it all back together.
>
> On 8/3/03 8:11 PM, in article
> billbjohnson555-0308031811200001@pm5...dialup.fix.net, "Bill B.
> Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > In article <2BcXa.5405$It3.299535@twister.socal.rr.com>, "Davant95"
> > <davant98@msn.com> wrote:
> >
> >> To all,
> >>
> >> We change the timing belt of my Honda civic lx '93 1.6, now the car has
> >> little power. The car run smooth on idle but on 2nd gear the car will not
> >> pull that much and battery light in the dash board will comes up when the
> >> idle goes low sometimes. I need to check if we connect the sensor attached
> >> by the crankshaft timing belt gear, will this cause the problem. I also
> >> suspect the tensioner adjustment is wrong. Any input is appreciated.
> >>
> >> Davant95
> >
> > I have not seen this problem before so I can only guess. It's possible
> > that it is slipping or perhaps some teeth are missing or perhaps there may
> > be some oil or grease on the belt--causing it to slip. I have not worked
> > on a civic 93 but if you can run the car on idle while the cover of timing
> > belt has been removed--do it. Have a friend push in on the gas pedal while
> > you watch the belt. See if it is slipping or not working correctly.
> > Another option is to take it to a Honda dealership and let the mechanic
> > check it for you. An expert mechanic could figure out the problem after
> > removing the belt and taking a close look at the teeth.