My zc was off time a little so i loosend the belt and slipped it off the cam gears and lined them up right. then slipped the belt back on the can gears and tightend it back up. but when the motor is at tdc the belt has some play in it. should it be like that?



[Modified by CivicBoyZC, 7:06 AM 12/16/2001]

 

no no no!! not to loosen. just enough tension like your alternator belt. too tight can damage the belt. too loose can slip. hope that helps

 

at all other poings it nice and snug but when the motor is at tdc it is kinda loos just between the two cams

 

hmmmmmmm....i'll check that on my friends car right now. he has a ZC too on his CRX. hold on....hehheheee...be right back

 

yeah thats about right.

have you eliminated your bogging yet?? i think i have already an idea why my car boggs. bad O2 sensor wire.

 

Did you put the number1 piston at tdc and check the belt

 

I mean when the motors at tdc it doesnt get loose enough to slide off the cam gears are anything. but in between the cam gears its got a little play at any other posistion the belt is fine does anyonek now why this is