97 Accord SE coupe +timing belt issue
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Re: 97 Accord SE coupe +timing belt issue
Hello every one I'm new so I hope this post isnt in the wrong spot. I Have a red 97 accord Special edition with 215,000k. she runs perfect, well untill i changed my timing belt. it will start right up and idle just as it did before. it will rev smoothly up untill 2000 rpms at which point it starts to vibrate. anywhere past 2000 rpms it will continue to vibrate (shaking the exhaust and causing a racket) but as soon as it hits 1900 rpms it will run smooth as butter. any opinions welcome.
All timing marks lined up?
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Re: 97 Accord SE coupe +timing belt issue
Last edited by arkangel2487; Dec 10, 2012 at 06:20 PM. Reason: Additional info
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Re: 97 Accord SE coupe +timing belt issue
Check the balancer gears as mentioned above.....I would make sure you use the recommended screw (6mmx100) if I remember correctly. I used a thinner screwdriver and it through off the timing by about a tooth and a half on the balancer gear.
Did you use a timing light after all was said and done to make sure that it stayed timed at 15 deg. BTDC?
Might want to check that after the car is warmed up
Did you use a timing light after all was said and done to make sure that it stayed timed at 15 deg. BTDC?
Might want to check that after the car is warmed up
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