Honda Car Forum

On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:50:48 GMT, "E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org>
wrote:

>On 3/30/04 7:57 PM, in article hApac.52042$li5.41829@pd7tw3no, "lcmon"
><ucm@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> Can someone give me some pointers on changing a 99 Accord V6 timing belt ?
>> I have done belts on other cars, Chrysler 3.0L many times. Any special tools
>> required ?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>
>The only special tool you need is the crank pulley immobilizer. It costs
>about $50. Don't be surprised if the crank bolt takes about 600 ft-lbs to
>break loose.

I'll second that recommendation.

I'd also add an impact wrench, something to immobilize the pulleys..
(Snap On sells very nice camshaft pulley holders for around $100/ea.).
The V6 may have 5.0 mm holes near the pulleys that you can stick drill
bits through.. (3/16" drill bit = 4.7 mm). A good impact wrench with
a reliable air source is invaluable though.

The other thing I find useful is wood. Wood between the engine oil
pan and jack as you may need to manipulate it a little to take some
pressure off the engine mounts.

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Thanks for the advice.
Yes, I've 1/2 in drive impack wrench. I knew that it is tough
to break loose the crank shaft bolt. The other trick I ever used
is using a good breaker bar and socket wrench well sitting on the
the bolt head , then give a very shot crank on the engine using the
starter. Be sure the rotation is right to break loose, other wise will be
F#*!

"Barry S." <nntp@spamsack.org> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:50:48 GMT, "E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org>
> wrote:
>
> >On 3/30/04 7:57 PM, in article hApac.52042$li5.41829@pd7tw3no, "lcmon"
> ><ucm@shaw.ca> wrote:
> >
> >> Can someone give me some pointers on changing a 99 Accord V6 timing
belt ?
> >> I have done belts on other cars, Chrysler 3.0L many times. Any special
tools
> >> required ?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >>
> >
> >The only special tool you need is the crank pulley immobilizer. It costs
> >about $50. Don't be surprised if the crank bolt takes about 600 ft-lbs
to
> >break loose.
>
> I'll second that recommendation.
>
> I'd also add an impact wrench, something to immobilize the pulleys..
> (Snap On sells very nice camshaft pulley holders for around $100/ea.).
> The V6 may have 5.0 mm holes near the pulleys that you can stick drill
> bits through.. (3/16" drill bit = 4.7 mm). A good impact wrench with
> a reliable air source is invaluable though.
>
> The other thing I find useful is wood. Wood between the engine oil
> pan and jack as you may need to manipulate it a little to take some
> pressure off the engine mounts.
>
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