timing belt tensioning
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timing belt tensioning
ok i'm doing timing belt on 98 civic LX. i already took off everything and now i'm just going to put the timing belt and tensioner on. i always have problem with putting the right tension on. so basically i install the tensioner on and put the bolt snug on it. then i put the timing belt from crank, tensioner, water pump, then the cam. after its all aligned, i spin crank counterclockwise till it moves 3 teeths and then i just loosen the tensioner and retighten?
when i first put the belt on, there will be slack on the front side (long side), and all tension is on the tensioner side?
when i first put the belt on, there will be slack on the front side (long side), and all tension is on the tensioner side?
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Re: timing belt tensioning (crazyguy)
The bolt should be loose before you spin the engine counter clock wise 3 teeth then retighten the bolt. Also i would replace the water pump and tensioner.
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im changing everything timing belt, water pump, tensioner, drive belts, crank seal, valve cover gasket. the only thing i alawys have a problem with is tensioning the belt correctly
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