Always go with OEM parts. is it a RS, GS, GS-R?
"Adam Stouffer" <adam_stouffer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all, I have decided to replace the timimg belt on my 96 Integra
> after 2 years and 32k miles. (106k when bought) I don't know the service
> history of the car but figured its overdue.
>
> Everything was going well until it comes to putting tension on the new
> belt. Following the shop manual it says turn the crankshaft 3 teeth and
> tighten the tensioner. Well after turning it the slack still seems too
> great and the belt slips. Any tips on getting this bitch tightened?
>
> I bought belt from Napa and their lookup isn't very helpful as far as
> part numbers go. A number that starts with 18 or 17 and doesn't sound
> like any engine type. I picked the 17 because it was cheaper and figured
> it was for the non vtec engine.
>
>
> Adam