How often do you change timing belt on Acura Integra?
Today we’ll be changing the B18C1 DOHC VTEC Timing Belt and water pump on a 1996 Acura Integra GSR and showing you how to get it done, as well as outlining the part numbers you need. The recommended period of mileage from Honda is between 90,000 to 100,000 miles or every five years.
What kind of motor is in Acura Integra?
One of the most popular sport compact engine platforms of 90s has undoubtedly got to be the DOHC 1.8 liter B18C1 VTEC motor. This motor is found in the 1994-2001 Acura Integra and has led to countless motor swaps into Civics as well as LS/VTEC conversions for non-vtec motors.
How do you put a timing belt on a B18C1?
Put the B18C1 DOHC VTEC Timing Belt in place around your cam gears but again make sure there is zero slack in the back of the motor. Next line up your timing belt tensioner and install while holding on the timing belt. Put the 14mm bolt back through your tensioner and make it finger tight.
What should I torque my timing belt back to?
Lubricate the crank pulley bolt with anti-seize and torque the crank dampener to 140 ft-lbs. Once you have double, triple and quadruple checked your work and marks, turn the timing belt back three teeth and torque your timing belt tensioner bolt (14mm) to 40 ft-lbs.
Today we’ll be changing the B18C1 DOHC VTEC Timing Belt and water pump on a 1996 Acura Integra GSR and showing you how to get it done, as well as outlining the part numbers you need. The recommended period of mileage from Honda is between 90,000 to 100,000 miles or every five years.
One of the most popular sport compact engine platforms of 90s has undoubtedly got to be the DOHC 1.8 liter B18C1 VTEC motor. This motor is found in the 1994-2001 Acura Integra and has led to countless motor swaps into Civics as well as LS/VTEC conversions for non-vtec motors.
Put the B18C1 DOHC VTEC Timing Belt in place around your cam gears but again make sure there is zero slack in the back of the motor. Next line up your timing belt tensioner and install while holding on the timing belt. Put the 14mm bolt back through your tensioner and make it finger tight.
Lubricate the crank pulley bolt with anti-seize and torque the crank dampener to 140 ft-lbs. Once you have double, triple and quadruple checked your work and marks, turn the timing belt back three teeth and torque your timing belt tensioner bolt (14mm) to 40 ft-lbs.