I had to weld a 1" piece of stock to 2 cut off bolts to keep the crankshaft
wheel from turning while I removed the 17mm nut from the crankshaft pulley
wheel. Beyond that it is easy. You will want to put some marks on the old
belt and the cam wheel before you disturb anything ..it will save you time
on the new installation since you have all the marks as well as how many
"ridges" (on the timing belt) are between the pulley and cam shaft etc. Good
luck. wolf
"SteadiSteve" <steadisteve@aol.comstopspam> wrote in message
news:20031231142024.15398.00002162@mb-m04.aol.com...
> I've got a 1988 Honda Civic that a few days started making a strange
noise.
> It's a loud rattle..very mechanical sounding....coming from the engine.
It is
> definitely not the heat shield or something like that. Being somewhat
handy,
> I first tried to diagnose this. The engine seems to run normally but we
> haven't driven any distance since the noise started. Long story
short.....it
> is dripping antifreeze from around the main shaft (where the belts are).
This
> is almost certainly a water pump failure, yes? The noise is getting
> substantial now and I'm wondering if, even the car can be driven, should I
tow
> it to the dealer for the replacement of the pump and timing belt? I fear
for
> the TB en route if I drive.
>
> Replacing the water pump is also essentially replacing the TB too. Is
this a
> job I might undertake? I have many tools and have done various car
repairs
> like alternator, brakes, valves, etc. This job seems much bigger but
possibly
> do-able. Thoughts?
> Thanks
> SS