How to change your B18C1 DOHC VTEC timing belt?
To complete your B18C1 DOHC VTEC Timing Belt job, you must have the ability to raise and lower the vehicle to slide the timing belt on, undo the timing belt tensioner and access the front of your motor. To do this, you must remove the driver side motor mount, and use the floor jack on the bottom of your oil pan to move the engine accordingly.
When to replace timing belt and related parts?
When to Replace the Timing Belt and Related Parts. Toyota recommends belt replacement after 90,000 miles. Other parts are often replaced at the same time. Some shops always replace the water pump with the belt, but in my experience the Aisin water pumps that come with the MZFE Camry are good for at least 200,000 miles.
What does the timing belt do on an OHC engine?
The timing belt (or chain) is the sole component that keeps the camshaft (make that camshafts on a DOHC or V-type OHC engine) and crankshaft in sync.
How do you oil a DOHC VTEC engine?
Using the 19mm socket on 3 extensions, turn the engine over by the crank pulley bolt until the TDC (white) mark on the crank pulley lines up with the timing mark on the lower timing belt cover. Apply an even layer of oil all over the camshafts, except the end where the timing belt pulleys bolt on.
To complete your B18C1 DOHC VTEC Timing Belt job, you must have the ability to raise and lower the vehicle to slide the timing belt on, undo the timing belt tensioner and access the front of your motor. To do this, you must remove the driver side motor mount, and use the floor jack on the bottom of your oil pan to move the engine accordingly.
The timing belt (or chain) is the sole component that keeps the camshaft (make that camshafts on a DOHC or V-type OHC engine) and crankshaft in sync.
How do you remove a timing belt from an engine?
Remove the bolts or screws holding the timing cover in place. Remove this cover off the engine. Some engines have a two-piece timing cover. Remove any components or accessory drive belts that interfere with removing the timing belt cover.
How often do you need to change timing belt?
Available for a few dollars at any auto parts store, you’ll likely need to change yours every 90,000 to 120,000 miles (140,000 to 190,000 km), depending on your engine. Gather the information about your vehicle. You will need to know the make, model, and year model of the vehicle, as well as the engine type and size.