Kuhniee

Is there a way to get the timing belt cover off without taking off the valve cover or anything. I tried but only tried the two bolts on the side and couldnt figure it out so i was wondering how it comes off or if its even possible to get it off without taking out the engine

talkerty

The upper part of the timing belt cover has a lip on it. Therefore you are going to have to take the valve cover off.

Kuhniee

ohh ok but its just those two side bolts? and is iit ok if i take that cover off like will it cause anything to go wrong ?

talkerty

ya just those two bolts. nothing should go wrong but there is always the chance of something falling in there.

the_dxB16

it shouldnt cause anything some people have it off but i live in a place where it rains and theres alot of mud so i leave mines on just in case

Kuhniee

ok that would make sense to keep it on

forcefedferio

you can get it off, but it is a big pain in the ***. It's an even bigger pain in the *** getting it back on. Just do it right, it's actually easier that way.

Kuhniee

ok and im assuming right way it taking the valve cover off?

blowededup

^^ Yes, go get yourself a replacement valve cover gasket while your are at it. Pick up some Honda-bond, too.

It is 5 bolts (taking the VC off), that's it....assumming you have a D series, too.

Kuhniee

no its a JDM b16a but pretty much the same process id assume