09-10-2004, 09:23 PM
how hard would it be do install a timing belt by yourself? Or how time consuming. Trying to help someone out.
2008 Mazda 3
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Timing Belt
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09-10-2004, 09:25 PM
it depends, but its ususally a pretty tough job. i wouldnt attempt it without lots of time and tools. its also a good idea to replace the water pump with the t-belt.
2010 Civic Si
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09-10-2004, 09:43 PM
You dont need much in the way of tools - this is a honda, right?
The biggest problem is getting the goddamn crank pulley bolt off. Once thats done, its just turning wrenches, taking your time, not losing anything and tensioning it properly on the install. I think I did 4 honda belts last year... maybe more, but I dont want to remember - not my favorite job. R gets one this winter (along with a shit ton of other maitnenance shit). 
09-10-2004, 10:03 PM
you better not be counting mine.... cause we couldnt get the crank off! hell that wasnt easy on the new motor when it was out of the car.... if its been changed before you shouldnt have an issue but if it is the OG belt... take it do a shop
09-10-2004, 10:38 PM
pretty straightforward job, you've just gotta pay attention to details.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin.
09-10-2004, 10:38 PM
Like not getting the crank pulley one tooth off...
09-10-2004, 10:45 PM
yeah, or putting the plug wires back on in the wrong order...
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin. 
09-10-2004, 10:54 PM
Kaan Wrote:you better not be counting mine.... cause we couldnt get the crank off!that will never be an issue again ![[Image: IRairgun.jpg]](http://www.evan55.com/images/IRairgun.jpg)
09-10-2004, 10:56 PM
Evan Wrote:Kaan Wrote:you better not be counting mine.... cause we couldnt get the crank off!that will never be an issue again 2 of those in the club now 
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin. 
09-10-2004, 11:10 PM
ok just curious. And its not a honda, its a mazda. Ill tell him to just take it to a shop, he needs to bring it in for sometin anyway
2008 Mazda 3
09-11-2004, 06:03 PM
tell him to be prepared, it won't be cheap.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin. |
