Had my timing belt changed on my 98 crv automatic 254k kms mileage. Now the car has great power when going from a full stop. It just shoots away. But when I go into the higher gear the one that engages at 50 mph / 80 kmph it takes time to change into that gear. The car goes into above 4k rpm to change into that gear. All other gears shift under 3k rpm. I can hear the engine spin faster then the gear changes at 50mph at 4k rpm. Is this because my timing off or is this normal. All the gears used to change under 3 rpm before timing belt change.

Work done: Changed timing belt, valve adjustment, radiator cleaned (75% plugged), upper Radiator hose changed, thermostat changed.

The car had no problems before this maintanence work. The temperature gauge only sometimes went to 60 percent, but this got fixed after the radiator got cleaned ( man it was dirty). Also the car used to be very quiet, but after valve adjustment its noisy. Alll the valves were way out of spec. The car used to take time to warm up but after thermostat change it warms up fast. Now only this problem left the gear changes at above 4k rpm at 80 kmph any idea.

 

MY 2000 SE does that when I am going uphill especially when the AC is on. I noticed it on the same route I take day in and day out on my ride to and from work. Again more noticeable with the AC on. I think it is some type of engine management function.

Try easing off the pedal and see if it drops into your final gear. It does on mine.

While I have not done a honda yet, I have done a few timing belts and timing chains, some with dual cams. It's easy to get on tooth off and it can happen. Have the shop that did the belt double check things to be sure.

Have you physically checked the timing and timing marks? That might help to figure it out.

As far as the valve noise, it is better to have them a little noisy. They are supposed to sound like a sewing machine. That sound tells you that your valve clearances are good. These engines have a history of valve recession. The valves get tighter as they wear, so the valves need to be kept on the loose side, this explains the noise.

A quiet engine is an unhappy engine. Good luck. YD

 

Thanks for replying. Its summer time, my ac is always on. I am pretty sure that when I have my ac off it does not do that. So you maybe correct. I am still going to check the marks on the timing to be sure.

 

do you still have the original transmission?

when was the last time you had your ATF fluid changed?

lets hope that your transmission is still ok....