Re: Timing Belt Instructions
Thanks for the quick reply.
"Mike R" <mike-r@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:mike-r-1110031756400001@user-uiveq66.dsl.mindspring.com...
> At a dealership, probably around $450.00 to $550.00, depending on any
> additional items replaced (ie, tensioner, A/C idler pulley etc)...
>
> --
> Mike
>
>
> In article <-oKdnUjalflC8hWiU-KYjA@wideopenwest.com>, "Darrell"
> <darrell_s_kelly@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Mike. Sounds like you have automotive experience. What would
a
> > job like you just did on your EX, cost??
> >
> > --
> > Darrell
> >
> >
> > "Mike R" <mike-r@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> > news:mike-r-1110031116300001@user-uiveqgu.dsl.mindspring.com...
> > > In article <U7KcnVqvGL_WhRqiXTWJkQ@wideopenwest.com>, "Darrell"
> > > <darrell_s_kelly@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Any recommendations for a URL that would give me instructions for
> > changing
> > > > the timing belt on a '95 Civic, 5-speed, 1.6L V-Tec engine.
> > > > Thanks for your time..Please post to N/G.
> > > > Darrell
> > >
> > > Before you do anything, find out if you can loosen the crank bolt. I
> > > bought the crank shaft pulley holder from SP Tools for $60.00. The
engine
> > > needs to be lowered about 1/2" allowing clearance for the pulley
holder to
> > > fit into the pulley. If you can't remove the bolt, at least you'll
save
> > > yourself alot of grief. The last thing you need is to be 2/3 into the
> > > disassembly just to find yourself stuck at step 10 in the manual. You
> > > should strongly consider purchasing the Helms manual since you'll need
it
> > > for other jobs. The D16Z6 cam timing mark location is different from
the
> > > other engines, so keep that in mind. Another reason to get the
original
> > > manual...
> > >
> > > Just completed my first t/b change two weeks ago on the exact same car
(95
> > > EX coupe). Turned out well. T/B looked very good after 113k. I also
> > > changed the tensioner (for good measure) and A/C idler pully
> > > You will also need to change the water pump and accessory belts...Good
> > Luck
> > >
> > > --
> > > Mike
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