Anyone live in MD and want to help me change my timing belt/water pump on Sunday?

$100 cash + beer + pizza ;-)

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1908944

I'll only charge $50 for the write-up

 

I saw that and I will be using it as a guide. Thanks for the excellent write up.

This is my first timing belt/water pump change, so I would feel more comfortable with someone who has done it before helping me along.

Thanks again for taking the time to do that!!

 

no problem

it's really not all that bad. It's just time consuming. As long as you give yourself enough time, have the tools required to do the job, and some patience you should be fine. The only part thats really helpful to have another hand is to get the crank pulley bolt loose, other than that it's not bad, really.

I would tell you to go into the regional forums to look for a helping hand but you won't be able to until you are no longer a trial member.

 

Thanks for the reply.

I am probably not going to be able to order all of the parts and the crank pulley tool to have ready for Sunday, so it might wait until next week.

Do you know of any places online that will sell an all-in-one kit with everything that I need?

 

all-in-one kit for the timing belt/water pump? I believe TAS Auto sells a kit of both aftermarket and OEM parts. I don't think the kit includes the seals and that so you would still need to order some extras. I would just go onto HondaAutomotiveParts.com and order everything individually there. Good prices and good service.

As for the crank tool, order that from The Tool Warehouse. I've ordered some stuff from them a couple times now and they've always had great service. For any other tools, go to Sears. Good return policy and you can probably find more than 1 close to where you live.

your trial status should last about 7 days. After that you can go into the regional discussion forums and see if their is someone local to you that can give a hand. I helped a member local to me do his and a let another local member borrow my crank tool to do his friends. So you mat be able to find someone to give you a hand and that would be you best bet in the regional forums.

 

Check this place for the kit. I bought from recently and no issues. $163 for 95 Accord LX kit - all seals, valvecover gasket set, all belts and water pump!

http://www.timingbeltkit.com/s...ories

Gopal

PS: I have nothing to do with the company, just a satisfied customer.

 

IDK, for this I would stick with OEM parts. I would hate for that water pump to fail and have to go through this again. Your probably talking about 250 for all that from HAP (Majestic Honda). So the extra money is just piece of mind.

Maybe something thats easier to get to and wouldn't be too bad to replace if it fails, like valve cover gasket or something, but for something like this I would trust OEM parts.

 

Crank pulley tool? Screw that, just put it in reverse gear (lowest gear ratio) or park if its auto, and keep the front wheels on the ground with just enough pressure so they dont spin. You can still raise the car a few inches to crawl underneath while the tires are on the ground. If not, lower the front wheels onto something firm (NOT SINDER BLOCKS, they crumble). Then get a braker bar and socket, loosen the bolt, then raise it to your preferred height. Now you can unscrew it by hand, remove the pulley and cover, and ur good to go.

If that does not work for you, get a light person, sister, little brother, or girlfriend to help you. Raise the car, secure it, have the person get in the driver seat, put it in park or reverse, then have them push and hold down on the brake peddle very hard. This will keep the engine from turning over as you loosen the bolt. Of course the cv shafts must still be attached to the tranny and hub assemblies, and the brakes must still be together on the vehicle as well.

I hope this helps...it worked for me.

 

I don't know how you are supposed to do this with the wheels on and the car on the ground. But if you say so...

For ~$40, it's a cheap investment that makes things so much easier.

 

good luck on that crank-pully bolt.. what a SOB.

But like its been said, its not bad at all , not complicated as it looks in the least bit, as long as u follow that guide like Christians do the bible, your good to go. But it never hurts to have help. and someone to talk to so you don't get so bored sense its kind of a long job to do , specially ur first time.