2000 civic timing belt/water pump ?
i got a 2000 ex coupe 5 speed with 89,000 miles.
just got my genuine honda timing belt/water pump, and belts in the mail today to replace this spring. How hard is it to replace these....My brother did his on his 1998 crv and i was just curious how tight everything is underneath the hood and how hard it is to do? He will be doing it, l not me. thanks. jeremy p.s. should i really replace the belt tensioner also or is that not necessary? |
Removing the crankshaft pulley bolt is the most difficult part of the job. You need either a very good impact wrench or a special hex tool and a couple of long breaker bars to get it loose.
I'd recommend replacing the tensioner as well. See link in my signature to download the 96-00 Civic service manual. |
Originally Posted by RonJ
(Post 626347)
Removing the crankshaft pulley bolt is the most difficult part of the job. You need either a very good impact wrench or a special hex tool and a couple of long breaker bars to get it loose.
I'd recommend replacing the tensioner as well. See link in my signature to download the 96-00 Civic service manual. |
^i have a pretty nice air compressor and impact wrench, and it wouldn't get the bolt loose. my neighbor's impact wouldn't get it either.
also, i live in FL and we don't have road salt so it would likely have been worse in a different state. i ended up buying the tool on ebay and a breaker bar, extension, and jack stand i put my weight into it in one big attempt to turn the bar and the bolt busted right loose. i recommend the tool, as the impact wrench might not be enough to get it off, whereas the tool should be foolproof. definitely replace the tensioner. |
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