Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX?
-- John |
Re: Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
John wrote:
> > How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX? > > -- > John -------------------- John, Before or after it blows, and compared to what, wiper blades or a clutch disk? It all depends on your level of experience. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to do my first Honda timing belt on a '97 CRV. If you have access to the crankshaft pulley tool, and a full set of hand tools, you can do it in four hours if you do some homework ahead of time. You'll probably do some other stuff while you're in there, like flush the power steering coolant, change the thermostat, and swap the water pump, adjust the valves (you didn't mention your mileage or whether it's a standard tranny) With a hoist, air tools, heated shop, and some previous experience, you could do it in under two hours. 'Curly' -- |
Re: Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
John wrote:
> > How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX? > > -- > John -------------------- John, Before or after it blows, and compared to what, wiper blades or a clutch disk? It all depends on your level of experience. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to do my first Honda timing belt on a '97 CRV. If you have access to the crankshaft pulley tool, and a full set of hand tools, you can do it in four hours if you do some homework ahead of time. You'll probably do some other stuff while you're in there, like flush the power steering coolant, change the thermostat, and swap the water pump, adjust the valves (you didn't mention your mileage or whether it's a standard tranny) With a hoist, air tools, heated shop, and some previous experience, you could do it in under two hours. 'Curly' -- |
Re: Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
John wrote:
> > How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX? > > -- > John -------------------- John, Before or after it blows, and compared to what, wiper blades or a clutch disk? It all depends on your level of experience. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to do my first Honda timing belt on a '97 CRV. If you have access to the crankshaft pulley tool, and a full set of hand tools, you can do it in four hours if you do some homework ahead of time. You'll probably do some other stuff while you're in there, like flush the power steering coolant, change the thermostat, and swap the water pump, adjust the valves (you didn't mention your mileage or whether it's a standard tranny) With a hoist, air tools, heated shop, and some previous experience, you could do it in under two hours. 'Curly' -- |
Re: Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
John wrote:
> > How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX? > > -- > John -------------------- John, Before or after it blows, and compared to what, wiper blades or a clutch disk? It all depends on your level of experience. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to do my first Honda timing belt on a '97 CRV. If you have access to the crankshaft pulley tool, and a full set of hand tools, you can do it in four hours if you do some homework ahead of time. You'll probably do some other stuff while you're in there, like flush the power steering coolant, change the thermostat, and swap the water pump, adjust the valves (you didn't mention your mileage or whether it's a standard tranny) With a hoist, air tools, heated shop, and some previous experience, you could do it in under two hours. 'Curly' -- |
Re: Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
In article <4NadnUVemuuU_V-iRVn-gQ@comcast.com>, "John"
<jon.doe@nowhere.com> wrote: > How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX? It's difficult the first time but easy after that. I advise you to shop around for a gas station mechanic that will allow you to watch him change it. After that--you can do it on your civic and any vehicle you own in the future. |
Re: Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
In article <4NadnUVemuuU_V-iRVn-gQ@comcast.com>, "John"
<jon.doe@nowhere.com> wrote: > How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX? It's difficult the first time but easy after that. I advise you to shop around for a gas station mechanic that will allow you to watch him change it. After that--you can do it on your civic and any vehicle you own in the future. |
Re: Timing belt replacement, 97 Civic CX
In article <4NadnUVemuuU_V-iRVn-gQ@comcast.com>, "John"
<jon.doe@nowhere.com> wrote: > How hard is it to replace a timing belt on a '97 Civic, CX? It's difficult the first time but easy after that. I advise you to shop around for a gas station mechanic that will allow you to watch him change it. After that--you can do it on your civic and any vehicle you own in the future. |
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