Changing Timing Belt
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Changing Timing Belt
I need suggestions on the best way to mark my timing on my civic where I am changing the water pump and timing belt without it jumping time. I have always just marked the cam gear and the crank with whiteout and kept them lined up to make sure that it didn't jump. I am just looking for other suggestions.
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Re: Changing Timing Belt
there are markings on the oil pump and timing cover. A simple google search would have answered your question before you typed this post.
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Another question about the instructions on the page with that link. If the crank and the cam gears dont move why would you have to set it back to TDC instead of just putting the belt back and not moving the gears?
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#8
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^ you made a valid point.
In a way you are right, But it isn't the proper proven way of doing it because it leaves room for error.
if you put it at TDC and you will see the oem markings. make note of the markings and also use your whiteout.
I have always made sure all the oe marks line up and my whiteout marks line up it confirms it is IN time and good to go.
I am a firm believer of using oe marks AND whiteout.
In a way you are right, But it isn't the proper proven way of doing it because it leaves room for error.
if you put it at TDC and you will see the oem markings. make note of the markings and also use your whiteout.
I have always made sure all the oe marks line up and my whiteout marks line up it confirms it is IN time and good to go.
I am a firm believer of using oe marks AND whiteout.
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Exactly my point. Use your whiteout and mark your cam gear and the crank and when it comes time to put the timing belt back on just make sure that the marks are all still lined up and you will not have to re time it. Now if they do happen to move at all instead of trying to line them back up I would go ahead and set it back to TDC and time it.
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Just looking for suggestions. It is a simple process doesnt mean you cant get suggestions from people who's methods are different from yours.
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Re: Changing Timing Belt
Wrong. Loosen the tensioner adjusting bolt, you can leave the spring attached. Removing the spring by itself does nothing.
Also set the engine to TDC before you remove the belt, marking the belt really doesn't save any time at all.
Also set the engine to TDC before you remove the belt, marking the belt really doesn't save any time at all.
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The only marks you need are white or red paint on the TDC marks for the gears. Just paint inside the engraving and wipe the excess off. Line your **** up or be a fool.
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If it does not jump time then wat is the point in setting it to TDC? I have changed timing belts on these cars before and never had to set it to TDC.
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You have to have it at TDC to set the tension. Set to TDC, put belt on, tighten tensioner adjusting bolt, turn engine over with a ratchet or bar a few times to seat the belt and verify that it's timed right. At this point with the engine at TDC loosen the tensioner adjusting bolt a turn, turn the engine counter clockwise so 3 teeth go up on the cam gear. Retighten the adjusting bolt.
I don't know why you're so hung up on this, it's not like there's any real effort involved in setting the engine at TDC first.
I don't know why you're so hung up on this, it's not like there's any real effort involved in setting the engine at TDC first.
#17
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Because it just waste time just got it all put back together and look at that didn't jump time and did not have to go to TDC. Why do extra work. Was just looking for suggestions its good to get other peoples views just some people have to be dicks.
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Quoteh the dude "Thats just like... your opinion man"
But serious, setting TDC takes what ... a 19mm socket, an extension or two and a wrench, 10 seconds later, you have TDC set.
It's a 'better be safe than sorry' step imo.
But, your car, your engine, do whatever you want.
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If you don't set at TDC, you might cause a problem when loosening or tightening the crank pulley bolt. I know a lot of civics have a special tool, but that is not the case on all cars. Thus, do it right and triple check before starting. Turn it around and around by hand and line it back up before you start it.
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Its all good jobs already done anyways got the timing belt and water pump changed and the car never jumped time. Thanks for the feedback and the suggestions.
#23
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same concept except I didn't have to set anything to TDC just marked the crank and the cam where it was and it never moved when I took the belt off and put it back on.
#25
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you can do it that way or just not set it to TDC and not have to take the extra step. Just mark it where it is and put the new belt on. If it does move at all then you can set it to TDC.