How difficult is it to change a timing belt?
As long as you have the right tools the Timing Belt is not that hard of a job to do, just take your time and be careful. T.L. It’s not too difficult but plan on spending a few hours on it. You’re going to have to pull the water pump off at the same time so you might as well replace it while it’s off.
How to remove timing belt and timing balancer?
Timing tensioner. Before moving on to the next step, it’s wise to drain the coolant. Place a pan under the car, and turn the petcock on the bottom of the radiator to release. Now that the coolant has been drained and the timing belt as well as the balancer have been removed, the water pump can come out. Remove the bolts in red (Figure 12).
How do you replace the timing belt on a Honda Accord?
Install the timing belt drive pulley. Install the tensioner. Install the water pump pulley. Install the camshaft pulley. Loosen and tighten the adjusting nut to tighten the tensioner belt. Install the timing balancer belt pulley and lower cover. Then, tighten the bolts. Install the crank pulley and bolt.
Why do you need to change your timing belt and water pump?
This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out. It is technically possible to replace your car’s timing belt and water pump yourself.
When do you Know Your timing belt is out?
There are some signs that the timing belt is on its way out. Your engine will misfire, or fail to turn on at all. This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out.
How often do you need to change your timing belt?
Some manufacturers recommend changing the timing belt every 60,000 miles, others recommend longer intervals. The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshafts so valves open and close at the right time.
How many hours does it take to change the timing belt?
The timing belt can be completed at the same time; but typically private mechanics or shops will charge for individual hour replacement; so another 4 to 6 hours roughly. If you’d like, feel free to submit a quote request for the water pump replacement and timing belt replacement.
How many miles should I change timing belt?
The US service manual states that the timing belt should be replaced at 72 months (6 years) or 90,000 miles. The vast majority of NSXs hit 6 years well before they are anywhere near 90k miles so many owners are wondering if they really need to change the belt at 6 years.
How much does it cost to change a timing belt?
A typical timing belt will only cost between $25 and $50, but the repair takes at least a few hours. The labor cost to replace a timing belt can range from $200 – $900.