do you really need timing belt cover?
09-10-2006, 12:51 PM
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do you really need timing belt cover?
ive seen some in person and on here that have their timing belt covers off. mostly upper covers though. is that ok? im sure it is because of how much ive seen it. just wondering 
09-10-2006, 02:04 PM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (GraphiteMW)
You don't *really* need it... I mean... you could even say it's better without it right? Weight savings... better ventilation...
However... lets consider some possible reasons why Honda put covers...
1. Say your belt snaps... it will rip your engine bay apart...
2. Protection against any road debris... like a small rock makes its way up into the belt/cams... it can easily cause #1.
I'm sure there are more reasons...
IMO... keep the cover on
However... lets consider some possible reasons why Honda put covers...
1. Say your belt snaps... it will rip your engine bay apart...
2. Protection against any road debris... like a small rock makes its way up into the belt/cams... it can easily cause #1.
I'm sure there are more reasons...
IMO... keep the cover on
09-10-2006, 02:23 PM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (maks)
main reason is like he said to protect them from dirt and debris. many people roll without them just a added security feature for those who want it.
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09-10-2006, 04:56 PM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (M2B4)
I keep mine on even on my track lude there there is 1 less thing for me to worrie about. I have seen a motor pick up a rock during a burn out @ the track and the motor skipped 3 teeth no engine damage but he got lucky could have been worse.
09-10-2006, 04:57 PM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (kaoss_11)
doesnt matter if you havent had any issues, its just a dumb thing to do IMO, why risk your engine over showing off your gears? get a clear cover or have one made up
09-10-2006, 05:04 PM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (DOHC4VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DOHC4VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">doesnt matter if you havent had any issues, its just a dumb thing to do IMO, why risk your engine over showing off your gears? get a clear cover or have one made up </TD></TR></TABLE>
I do keep the covers but have holes cut out for just the cam gears. So they are easy to get to to make adjustments as needed. Taking off the vavle cover every time u need to make an adjustment is a waste of time and a extra pain in the *** IMO. There is a right/functional way to do this
I do keep the covers but have holes cut out for just the cam gears. So they are easy to get to to make adjustments as needed. Taking off the vavle cover every time u need to make an adjustment is a waste of time and a extra pain in the *** IMO. There is a right/functional way to do this
09-10-2006, 05:44 PM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (md23vtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by md23vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think the 2 circles look better the the 1/2 cut covers IMO</TD></TR></TABLE>
x10 lol
x10 lol
09-11-2006, 08:00 AM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (md23vtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by md23vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Taking off the vavle cover every time u need to make an adjustment is a waste of time and a extra pain in the *** IMO.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How often do you adjust them? I set mine on the dyno and have not adjusted them since. (and I didn't have to take the valve cover off...)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1416140
How often do you adjust them? I set mine on the dyno and have not adjusted them since. (and I didn't have to take the valve cover off...)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1416140
09-11-2006, 09:34 AM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (DOHC4VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DOHC4VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">doesnt matter if you havent had any issues, its just a dumb thing to do IMO, why risk your engine over showing off your gears? get a clear cover or have one made up </TD></TR></TABLE>
I have to agree with this, I don't really see how the potential risk could possibly be worth it.
Although if I try this https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1735759 I may cut a small section out of mine!
I have to agree with this, I don't really see how the potential risk could possibly be worth it.
Although if I try this https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1735759 I may cut a small section out of mine!
09-11-2006, 07:21 PM
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Re: do you really need timing belt cover? (flyrod)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by flyrod »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
How often do you adjust them? I set mine on the dyno and have not adjusted them since. (and I didn't have to take the valve cover off...)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1416140
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I adjust them as nesscarry more then most people. Also you adjusted them on the dyno and didnt remove the valve cover
and you must not have holes cut in valve cover or top timing cover them either I suppose.
Dont just quote that part quote the whole post I made. The sentence before that justifies why I said that I feel that way.
How often do you adjust them? I set mine on the dyno and have not adjusted them since. (and I didn't have to take the valve cover off...)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1416140
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I adjust them as nesscarry more then most people. Also you adjusted them on the dyno and didnt remove the valve cover
and you must not have holes cut in valve cover or top timing cover them either I suppose. Dont just quote that part quote the whole post I made. The sentence before that justifies why I said that I feel that way.
09-11-2006, 08:18 PM
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Meh, if you want the hawt look of being able to see the cam gears you can:
1) roll with it off all the time AND
a) maybe never have trouble and insist its not needed
b) catch debris in the belt and do some damage to your timing belt and hear 10k "told you so's"
2) Take it off only at shows, for the look and the safety
3) Leave it on and cut out a circle or use a plexi window, looks and safety
4) Just leave it on all together and not worry about catching debris
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1) roll with it off all the time AND
a) maybe never have trouble and insist its not needed
b) catch debris in the belt and do some damage to your timing belt and hear 10k "told you so's"
2) Take it off only at shows, for the look and the safety
3) Leave it on and cut out a circle or use a plexi window, looks and safety
4) Just leave it on all together and not worry about catching debris
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