How long does it take to change the timing belt?

slugman · 02-24-02, 05:18 AM

I think I might have asked this on the old forums but... no search there hehe.

Also, where should I get the timing belt? And do I bother changing the water pump? (164k)

Also, paulo mentioned something about cleaning the valve tappets...

Rick90Legend · 02-24-02, 12:01 PM

Never done it myself but it all depends on your experience. I wouldn't recommend doing the TB yourself unless you have a friend who knows what they're doing that can help.

Definitely change the water pump and accessory belts and oil seals. I prefer Acura parts especially when you are talking so much labor involved if one of the parts fail or doesn't fit perfectly and you have to redo.

slugman · 02-24-02, 03:04 PM

Well I'm going to do it over spring break so I'll have a week, I was assuming it'll take a day...

PSA · 02-24-02, 09:45 PM

How long does it take to build a house? Somewhere between 1.5 hrs if you know what you're doing to forever if you screw up and blow the engine.

paulo57509 · 02-24-02, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by slugman
Also, paulo mentioned something about cleaning the valve tappets...

I only threw this out there as a "what the hell" kind of thing with regards to noisy tappets and as a cheap alternative to full-on replacement. I really don't know if it would be worth the trouble.

Maybe in the future if I happen to have the cams out of my engine (I hope not anytime soon), I may try this and report back.

slugman · 02-24-02, 11:08 PM

Well, I'll give it a try. It's not like I have something better to do... Actually that's not true hehe...
get fuel tank cleaned - spring break
gut old cat and put back on - spring break
exhaust valve tappets - spring break
cv boots - spring break
ps rack - spring break

90Legend218 · 02-25-02, 01:21 PM

it took me about 15 hours, and three days after school. The first night i took off the alternator, ps pump, the motor mount and the top two covers. The second night i spent 5 hours trying to get the damn crankshaft pulley off ( i finally used MAP gas and heated it til it was super hot, put a screwdriver through one of the holes to hold it and then it still took two people pulling as hard as we could to get it off!) The third night i took off the lower cover, changed the water pump, flushed the coolant, and finished the job. Definately change the water pump. You'll be pissed if it goes right after you change the belt, and it's pretty easy to do. good luck!

paulo57509 · 02-25-02, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by 90Legend218
The second night i spent 5 hours trying to get the damn crankshaft pulley off ( i finally used MAP gas and heated it til it was super hot, put a screwdriver through one of the holes to hold it and then it still took two people pulling as hard as we could to get it off!)

YIKES!

Are you leaking oil out the front yet?

You didn't mention it, but did you replace the front seal?

90Legend218 · 02-25-02, 01:49 PM

no, and it's been 5000 miles so i hope it'll be alright.

because i really,really don't want to take it apart again.

bulterier · 03-31-02, 03:41 AM

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Originally posted by 90Legend218
it took me about 15 hours, and three days after school. The first night i took off the alternator, ps pump, the motor mount and the top two covers. The second night i spent 5 hours trying to get the damn crankshaft pulley off ( i finally used MAP gas and heated it til it was super hot, put a screwdriver through one of the holes to hold it and then it still took two people pulling as hard as we could to get it off!) The third night i took off the lower cover, changed the water pump, flushed the coolant, and finished the job. Definately change the water pump. You'll be pissed if it goes right after you change the belt, and it's pretty easy to do. good luck!

On removing the crankshaft pulley --next time try this::

Remove the main distributor line to center of cap- so engine will not start.

take a 20 inch long or so length 1/2 breaker bar with the either 17 or 19 mm socket (preferably air type socket for maximum strength. and place on bolt. lower the car- with the breaker bar on the correct side of engine for crank rotation then go and crank engine for just a second- presto!!! the bolt is loose!!!Thank you very much..

PS took me 12 hours but done right!

HotLegend87 · 03-31-02, 11:32 PM

What is the change interval on the timing belt anyway?

pipes_0 · 04-01-02, 12:09 AM

wow you guys seem to know what your doing. Did you have previous experience in changing the TB or was it your first try???? didn't you get scared that you might screw up your car because they say if the timing goes bad your engine is done. I give you guys a lot of credit if only we lived beside each other that way we can fix our cars together and i would get my TB changed for just parts

Talrude · 04-01-02, 01:36 AM

Where is the front seal located?

02-24-02, 05:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
slugman Kielbasa Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 157 Car 1: White 86 sedan iTrader: (0)	How long does it take to change the timing belt? I think I might have asked this on the old forums but... no search there hehe. Also, where should I get the timing belt? And do I bother changing the water pump? (164k) Also, paulo mentioned something about cleaning the valve tappets... __________________ http://www.livejournal.com/userpic/13735049/1021432

02-24-02, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rick90Legend Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 293 iTrader: (0)	Never done it myself but it all depends on your experience. I wouldn't recommend doing the TB yourself unless you have a friend who knows what they're doing that can help. Definitely change the water pump and accessory belts and oil seals. I prefer Acura parts especially when you are talking so much labor involved if one of the parts fail or doesn't fit perfectly and you have to redo. __________________ 90 Legend Sedan, White, Base model, no mods, 150k miles

02-24-02, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
slugman Kielbasa Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 157 Car 1: White 86 sedan iTrader: (0)	Well I'm going to do it over spring break so I'll have a week, I was assuming it'll take a day... __________________ http://www.livejournal.com/userpic/13735049/1021432

02-24-02, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
PSA Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PA Posts: 750 iTrader: (8)	How long does it take to build a house? Somewhere between 1.5 hrs if you know what you're doing to forever if you screw up and blow the engine. __________________ PSA

02-24-02, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
slugman Kielbasa Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 157 Car 1: White 86 sedan iTrader: (0)	Well, I'll give it a try. It's not like I have something better to do... Actually that's not true hehe... get fuel tank cleaned - spring break gut old cat and put back on - spring break exhaust valve tappets - spring break cv boots - spring break ps rack - spring break __________________ http://www.livejournal.com/userpic/13735049/1021432

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02-25-02, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
90Legend218 Deeez Nz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 278 Car 1: 1990 Electron Blue L Coupe iTrader: (0)	it took me about 15 hours, and three days after school. The first night i took off the alternator, ps pump, the motor mount and the top two covers. The second night i spent 5 hours trying to get the damn crankshaft pulley off ( i finally used MAP gas and heated it til it was super hot, put a screwdriver through one of the holes to hold it and then it still took two people pulling as hard as we could to get it off!) The third night i took off the lower cover, changed the water pump, flushed the coolant, and finished the job. Definately change the water pump. You'll be pissed if it goes right after you change the belt, and it's pretty easy to do. good luck!

02-25-02, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
90Legend218 Deeez Nz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 278 Car 1: 1990 Electron Blue L Coupe iTrader: (0)	no, and it's been 5000 miles so i hope it'll be alright. because i really,really don't want to take it apart again.

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HotLegend87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,041 Car 1: 1987 LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	? What is the change interval on the timing belt anyway? __________________ Charles JVC KD-SX990 MP3 CD Player Rally Xtreme FX Halogen Driving Lights (Fogs) CrimeStopper SuperRage IV Car Alarm w/Keyless Entry and Remote Start Custom Dash Mat w/Arizona State University Logo Fuzzy Dice

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pipes_0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: speed heaven Posts: 429 Car 1: Acura 2dr Coupe iTrader: (0)	wow you guys seem to know what your doing. Did you have previous experience in changing the TB or was it your first try???? didn't you get scared that you might screw up your car because they say if the timing goes bad your engine is done. I give you guys a lot of credit if only we lived beside each other that way we can fix our cars together and i would get my TB changed for just parts

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Talrude RUDE LEGENDS Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: York Island Posts: 916 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend Blk/Blk Car 2: 1989 Acura Legend LS Car 3: 1994 GS 6 Speed iTrader: (3)	front seal Where is the front seal located? __________________ Brembo Blank Front Rotors. Miro De Fogs KSports RangerJoe Short Shifter

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