I just bought a used '96 Accord LX sedan (w/ the F22B2 - non-VTEC engine); it has 123000 miles on it, and I have no maintenance records. The first item of business it to change the timing belt. I have found several write ups about doing this, and I have a downloaded FSM, but all of the procedures are for the F22B1 VTEC engines.

1) Can anyone confirm that the procedures are the same for both engines, or is the F22B2 different?

2) Also and I want to make sure I take care of anything else that is important while the timing belt is getting done; what else should I change? I know that the other 2 drive belts need to be done, as well as the water pump; should I also have engine seals done during this time, and if so which ones?

3) I see that the valve cover has to come off to access the timing belt cover, so it seems like a good time to change plugs/wires/dist cap and rotor --- anything else that you all recommend?

Thanks for any responses

 

The engines are the same as far as the T-belt replacement.

All the seals should be replaced, cam, crank, counter balance, oil pump gasket.
A counter balance shaft seal retainer is a good idea.

The valve cover does not need to be removed, just raised up 1/4" so the top timing belt cover can be removed.

And remember to clean the Yamada Bird

 

yea change the seals they are cheap and since you are already there pop`em in

 

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OK, I know I'm a Honda noob, but what??????

 

To clarify

[QUOTE=Mr Yamada]The engines are the same as far as the T-belt replacement.

"All the seals should be replaced, cam, crank, counter balance, oil pump gasket."

pretty self explanitory. these seals just pop in for the most part, oil pump just needs to be re gasketed...maybe. check for leaks. and do the water pump too.


"A counter balance shaft seal retainer is a good idea."

this is a little piece of metal that honda did not include on the stock engine. it holds the balance shaft seal in place. the balance shaft seal is known to pop out and leak oil everywhere, causing serious engine damage. google it if you want. it's just put on with one bolt, goes in a stock position. it's like 5 bucks on ebay.

"The valve cover does not need to be removed, just raised up 1/4" so the top timing belt cover can be removed."

just take the valve cover off. get a new gasket for it. it's only like 5 bolts. also, if it hasn't had a tune up in a while, get whatever you need for it IE plugs wires cap rotor etc.

On a further note, if you want to do any aftermarket performance stuff now is the time to do it (such as adjustable cam gear, high performance plugs/wires,. skunk2 and NGK are the way to go for those.)

that's all
good luck. and if you don't know what any of this stuff is you probably shouldn't be doing your own timing belt.

 

LOL --- Thanks for the clarification import_tuner13, but I meant "what is a "Yamada Bird"