Timing Belt + Water Pump
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Hi,
I'm going to be attempting my first timing belt + water pump replacement soon (with the help of an experience mechanic friend) on my '00 Si. What are the parts and components that I need to complete the job? I looked on HondaPartsUnlimited, but there doesn't seem to be a timing belt kit. I want to be sure that I have all the pieces I need to get the job done right the first time.
I'm going to be attempting my first timing belt + water pump replacement soon (with the help of an experience mechanic friend) on my '00 Si. What are the parts and components that I need to complete the job? I looked on HondaPartsUnlimited, but there doesn't seem to be a timing belt kit. I want to be sure that I have all the pieces I need to get the job done right the first time.
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Re: Timing Belt + Water Pump
Shopping list, off the top of my head:
Timing belt
all accessory belts (AC, alternator, and power steering, whatever your car is equipped with)
water pump
coolant
Maybes:
tensioner pulley for the timing belt (high mileage?)
front cam seal (oil leakage?)
front crank seal (may be called oil pump seal) (oil leakage?)
valve cover gasket set (and enough RTV or Hondabond to dab in the corners) (just because you have to lift it up to do the timing belt job...If it is relatively new it will probably be ok to reuse)
adjuster pulley for the AC belt, if it is noisy (check it as you disassemble parts)
Tools for the crank pulley?
Timing belt
all accessory belts (AC, alternator, and power steering, whatever your car is equipped with)
water pump
coolant
Maybes:
tensioner pulley for the timing belt (high mileage?)
front cam seal (oil leakage?)
front crank seal (may be called oil pump seal) (oil leakage?)
valve cover gasket set (and enough RTV or Hondabond to dab in the corners) (just because you have to lift it up to do the timing belt job...If it is relatively new it will probably be ok to reuse)
adjuster pulley for the AC belt, if it is noisy (check it as you disassemble parts)
Tools for the crank pulley?
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Thanks for the reply!
I was thinking of purchasing a timing belt + water pump kit from Amazon (Gates brand) and then buying an OEM timing belt. Any thoughts on that? Should I be comfortable with just using all the components in the kit, or is buying an OEM timing belt a good idea?
I was thinking of purchasing a timing belt + water pump kit from Amazon (Gates brand) and then buying an OEM timing belt. Any thoughts on that? Should I be comfortable with just using all the components in the kit, or is buying an OEM timing belt a good idea?
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The engine is an interference engine, meaning valves can contact the pistons.....so if anything in the timing area lets go, it's very likely you cost you a pile of valves and/or an engine. Plus a tow truck.
Do you want to cut corners?
I know I can trust Hondas parts.
Do you want to cut corners?
I know I can trust Hondas parts.
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Re: Timing Belt + Water Pump
Thanks for the reply!
I was thinking of purchasing a timing belt + water pump kit from Amazon (Gates brand) and then buying an OEM timing belt. Any thoughts on that? Should I be comfortable with just using all the components in the kit, or is buying an OEM timing belt a good idea?
I was thinking of purchasing a timing belt + water pump kit from Amazon (Gates brand) and then buying an OEM timing belt. Any thoughts on that? Should I be comfortable with just using all the components in the kit, or is buying an OEM timing belt a good idea?
Shelf life for a belt is 8 years I believe.
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Rep Power: 0 Just buy timing belt, check is tensioner is make noice when rotate, if not don't replace. If you do regular coolant maintenance (change every 2 year) and if no leek under chek holl on water pump you don't need to change them.
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