i need to replace my timing belt... is this an easy job? i dont know to much about working on engines... i know a bit just not alot. or should i take it someone where and have it done? how much does this run? anyone? i got a zc in my 88 crx si

 

you should take it too someone who knows what there doin, im not sure if a ZC is an interference engine so you better get that right the first time.

Its a pretty easy job after youve done it over 20 times.

 

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hah! isnt anything?

 

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You put a timing belt on wrong on an interference motor and your valves are fucked when the piston hits them..I did it before back in the day when I was beginning..

 

I think you should try it. There's a first time for everything. Printed out the pages needed from the manual and 4 hours later i was done. Also my first time (fingers crossed on startup). It's not hard. Make sure you have air tools for crankpulley removal and an extra floor jack. If you can remove a valve cover, motor mount, locate TDC, line up two or three pulleys then you can handle it.

 

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sounds not to bad.... ill have a friend come over lol that knows something. maybe we can pull it off...

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totally true and i want to learn it all...

 

If your up for it go ahead, make sure you have a helms manual or at least printout the pages you need, there an online helms floating around. Im pretty sure theres a link to it in the FAQ.

Just remember to crank that engine over a few times by hand before you fire it. If theres any point where you cant go pass a certain point, stop because thats the piston hitting a valve.

I wasnt aware the ZCs were interference engines, for the most part most stock honda engines werent.