LS Timing Belt Help / DIY Changin LS Timing Belt. n Water Pump
05-19-2005, 08:22 PM
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Re: LS Timing Belt Help / DIY Changin LS Timing Belt. n Water Pump (DJNauTicz)
Attempted once but gave up, will try again in 25k miles. From my failed attempt here is what is going to help big time:
1. Moroso Crankshaft pulley holder, or other equivalent. People who can weld have tried welding a 26mm bolt onto a bar and that works for some. I would say buy the moroso bar used or new, use it, then sell it on classified.
2. 19mm socket with 1/2" breaker bar, and 1/2" torque wrench, so you can tighten it up correctly.
3. The parts, timing belt, water pump, accessory belts, and a tensioner and tensioner spring just incase yours is bad, if not needed return it (you don't want to get stuck 1/2 way and need to run down to a dealer with a taxi).
4. Hondabond or some sort of sealant for the valve cover gasket, without it they are gonna leak.
5. Penetrating oil to remove the old rust on the bolts around everywhere.
6. A good set of sockets, rachets, box wrench, etc etc. that always comes in handy
7. A helm manual, must have.
8. A lot of time.
1. Moroso Crankshaft pulley holder, or other equivalent. People who can weld have tried welding a 26mm bolt onto a bar and that works for some. I would say buy the moroso bar used or new, use it, then sell it on classified.
2. 19mm socket with 1/2" breaker bar, and 1/2" torque wrench, so you can tighten it up correctly.
3. The parts, timing belt, water pump, accessory belts, and a tensioner and tensioner spring just incase yours is bad, if not needed return it (you don't want to get stuck 1/2 way and need to run down to a dealer with a taxi).
4. Hondabond or some sort of sealant for the valve cover gasket, without it they are gonna leak.
5. Penetrating oil to remove the old rust on the bolts around everywhere.
6. A good set of sockets, rachets, box wrench, etc etc. that always comes in handy
7. A helm manual, must have.
8. A lot of time.
05-19-2005, 08:46 PM
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Re: LS Timing Belt Help / DIY Changin LS Timing Belt. n Water Pump (PandaBear)
this should help, in addition to a few Helms pages. You can find them online at redpepperracing.com and other sites.
http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php
http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php
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Re: LS Timing Belt Help / DIY Changin LS Timing Belt. n Water Pump (DJNauTicz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DJNauTicz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i need help with changin my LS Timing Belt.
And Water Pump..
any DIY OUT THERE??</TD></TR></TABLE>
I see a link has been posted. I have a few hints myself I can share.
When you have everything aligned, and the cams are at "top", there are holes through the cams that line up with holes in the head that you can put a punch through to hold the cams in place, as they will want to move in one way or another. I guess that's one advantage to having an LS...
Another, using an impact on the crank to get the pulley off will avoid having to use something to hold the crank still, and prevent some frustration.
As with any Honda, just remove what's in the way, and the part will fall right out. That's a quote from my Dad...
Make sure your gaskets are good, and if not, replace them, and make sure you cleaned off the old gasket completely. I didn't use Hondabond on the valve cover. I had a new gasket, but the old one was in good shape, so I ended up not replacing it. If I had put the new one in and not cleaned off the old one good enuf it would have leaked anyway. It's been dry so far. I can't find any negative feedback about Hondabond, and all I can find is praise, so I'd say go for it.
If you think of any questions about the process, ask and we can most likely answer if we've done it.
And Water Pump..
any DIY OUT THERE??</TD></TR></TABLE>
I see a link has been posted. I have a few hints myself I can share.
When you have everything aligned, and the cams are at "top", there are holes through the cams that line up with holes in the head that you can put a punch through to hold the cams in place, as they will want to move in one way or another. I guess that's one advantage to having an LS...
Another, using an impact on the crank to get the pulley off will avoid having to use something to hold the crank still, and prevent some frustration.
As with any Honda, just remove what's in the way, and the part will fall right out. That's a quote from my Dad...
Make sure your gaskets are good, and if not, replace them, and make sure you cleaned off the old gasket completely. I didn't use Hondabond on the valve cover. I had a new gasket, but the old one was in good shape, so I ended up not replacing it. If I had put the new one in and not cleaned off the old one good enuf it would have leaked anyway. It's been dry so far. I can't find any negative feedback about Hondabond, and all I can find is praise, so I'd say go for it.
If you think of any questions about the process, ask and we can most likely answer if we've done it.
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