Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
03-13-2012, 12:05 PM
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Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
So I Orderd a timming belt kit for my b16a
It said oem replacement
Came with belt waterpump and tensioner
The belt is gates
Not sure about the tensioner but it says koyo and Japan on it
And the waterpump is gmb
Are these still good to use
It said oem replacement
Came with belt waterpump and tensioner
The belt is gates
Not sure about the tensioner but it says koyo and Japan on it
And the waterpump is gmb
Are these still good to use
03-13-2012, 12:51 PM
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Re: Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
oem replacment is after market that replaces oem
honda uses koyo bearings
gates makes good belts.
gmp is good to..so you should be goood to go
honda uses koyo bearings
gates makes good belts.
gmp is good to..so you should be goood to go
03-20-2012, 03:30 PM
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Re: Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
How do I put the new belt and tensioner on
It said to loosen tensioner and retighten it
Turn crankshaft counterclockwise six turns
Ensure timing marks are aligned
Losen tensioner bolt
*turn the crankshaft counterclockwise for 3 teeth on camshaft sprocket
Then torque the tensioner bolt to 40ft lbs
Do I have to do the part marked with *
It said to loosen tensioner and retighten it
Turn crankshaft counterclockwise six turns
Ensure timing marks are aligned
Losen tensioner bolt
*turn the crankshaft counterclockwise for 3 teeth on camshaft sprocket
Then torque the tensioner bolt to 40ft lbs
Do I have to do the part marked with *
03-20-2012, 03:37 PM
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Re: Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
Yes. That's what actually tensions the belt. The other part just gets the belt centered on all the gears.
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03-20-2012, 03:50 PM
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Re: Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
I dunno, yer supposed to check the deflection of the belt when your done tensioning it. So that'll tell you if it's too tight.
03-20-2012, 04:04 PM
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Re: Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
The belt has nothing on it but
Made in uk 227 37 055 9ds 054 9ds 053 9ds
Is there a special way to check the tightness on the belt
Made in uk 227 37 055 9ds 054 9ds 053 9ds
Is there a special way to check the tightness on the belt
03-20-2012, 04:11 PM
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grab it and move it around.
You want to be able to move it a bit. Too tight is bad, too loose is bad.
I suggest you get a manual or start doing some research.
You want to be able to move it a bit. Too tight is bad, too loose is bad.
I suggest you get a manual or start doing some research.
03-20-2012, 04:19 PM
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03-20-2012, 04:35 PM
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Re: Bought b16 oem timming belt kit but wasn't oem
I purchased an OEM D16 water pump from Honda and the blades were made from sheet metal as opposed to the cast impeller on the original (same part # and all). No picture, it's already installed.
I'm sure it'll be fine but there are aftermarket water pumps that have the beefier blades. Seems kinda cheap.
So, OEM may not necessarily be the best, at least in the case of the new pumps.
I'm sure it'll be fine but there are aftermarket water pumps that have the beefier blades. Seems kinda cheap.
So, OEM may not necessarily be the best, at least in the case of the new pumps.
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