Hey guys, i'm replacing both the intake and exhaust camshaft in my B16A2 with those from a '01 ITR. I have a question about the timing though. I did the steps that are given here

http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/tech/cams.html

I didnt touch the tensioner at all before removing the cams. I just removed the cam holders and both cams simply slid out from the timing belt. The thing that worries me is,am i supposed to be able to just slide the cam/camgear from underneath the timing belt? Shouldn't there be a little more tension than that?My buddy that's helping me do it is a Toyota guy and he was shocked and puzzled when he read the DIY,especially that the cams can just be slid from underneath the timing belt.

Is this normal?How do i know if my tensioner is bad? Should I change my timing belt tensioner?


thanks for the help guys

 

The belt can slide off if you pull straight out evenly along the belt. If you bred the cams it's entirely possible the belt could slip off. There should be no slack, it should be firm but not tight. You're supposed to release the tension, replace belt, re-tension.