czechcivic

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I was just wondering how much you guys have been quoted for install.....I've only called two shops and the best price was 60 bucks if I supply belts.....What kind of prices have you guys got?????

sexcivic2k1

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do it yourself.

gearbox

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Not without an impact, which alot of us don't have. I'm still looking, but I think somewhere around $50 is reasonable. It's under an hour for install.

kileryoyo

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I got 50 if I supply belts

CarbonFly

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How much can I get an impact wrench for?

Wouldn't it be do-able without an impact wrench? You know, use some elbow grease instead?

HondaLuver

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im with fly, you can get the grease at any local wal-mart....

runner1738

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josh was the one who was saying that an impact was needed for it, and for it do be done right those prices seem, fair im still looking for a shop in san diego to do it, but since your in LA country he mentioned Trackmasters close to LA

cwick187

You'll need an impact wrench. You run a high risk of maybe stripping something because those things are torqued down pretty good. Do it the right way.

CarbonFly

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How much impact you think? 240ft/lbs be enough?

OsOBooSTeD

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impact my ***...........

i switched the pully's when i switched engines cause the new engines pully was torn up ...

i used my LEFT and RIGHT hands on a Wrench. it takes some muscle ,i admit its def not a diy for u 17 year old 140lb people...

when u guys do this tho.. theres a piece that GONNA FLY ! i assure u .. its like a little pin thing that goes in the pully.. ull see.. but just be aware of it!

cwick187

It's not that it would be hard to do by hand...I'm not saying that, I would just be afraid of it slipping off the nut/bolt and rounding the edges...Any real mechanic will tell you the same thing. Either way, it can be done. Just a little FYI

gearbox

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There are instructions somewhere in the group buy of what needs to be done.

Elite

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there is only instructions on how to purchase them lol

CoupeStylz

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Im sure it can be done by hand with good tools if you have the brawn.

You have to put some muscle into it (in best Mcbain/Rainier Wolfcastle voice)

runner1738

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Here is the instructions for the crank. They new groove I dont have a belt number for.

Dh-Racing
Http://www.dh-racing.com
Performance Motors and Parts
For
Your Honda and Acura Needs
Lancaster, Ca

Materials Needed

· One - “Kelly Springfield Belt Item #267K3” Normally Found At Any Auto Zone

· *Note* The Race Crank Pulley Uses No Key Way Find

· *Note* Keep Small Box To Store All Of Your Stock
Parts


Installation Of Dh-Racing Crank Pulley


· (Step 1) - Remove Timing Cover

· (Step 2) - Slightly Trim Timing Cover To Where Race
Crank Pulley Has Clearance To Rotate
Properly. Timing Cover Must Be Flat By
Removing Any Bumps In The Molding

· (Step 3) - The Pulley Will Press On With The
Tightening Of The Stock Crank Bolt

· (Step 4) - Torque The Crank Bolt To Stock Specs



Setting Your Timing Mark


· (Step 1) - Remove The Number 1 Spark Plug

· (Step 2) - Turn Crank Till Piston Is At Top.
(Dead Center)

· (Step 3) - Use Black Marker To Mark The Crank Pulley

· (Step 4) - Line Your Mark Up With The Timing
Indicator On The Stock Timing Cover

CarbonFly

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I still don't understand about setting the timing? How does turning the crank set it?

gearbox

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I have no idea about those instructions. Hopefully the shop I take it to will.

OsOBooSTeD

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ok heres why..... u take the belt off right.... WELL... timing has to do with the head and the block working together... basically the cylnders need to be in sync with the valves and the spark-
you got the valves openin and closing.. the plugs firing and the pistons going up and down... if the time'n is off.. then the pistons HIT the valves (bending them) cylnders FIRE at the wrong times and usually this will destroy the engine... this is what happens when the timing belt breaks... the crank is still spining (movin the pistons) but the valves arent openin and closing at the right time nor do the plugs fire right... which leads to knock,detonation, broken block.. etc, etc...

so with that said FLY...
if u screw the timing up , ull destroy the engine.
this and this alone is the only reason i would take it to a shop to do .. so if they **** it up its their fault.. BUT at the same time its very easy to mark the cranks and know where they were set.. BUT like i said if ur off ONE TOOTH.. ur in trouble!

and BTW... theres NO WAY IN HELL GUYS.. THAT UR GONNA STRIP OR mess up the crank nut... A. its huge, u need a deep socket for it
B. the most important is that its 2$ nut from honda.

gearbox

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So a shop will know how to set it perfectly? This is worrying me if the engine will die when the install isn't done exacty right. Most places won't claim responsibility for getting you a new engine if they mess up.

OsOBooSTeD

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i dont see why they wouldnt...

look.. take it to a mechanic shop.. not a performance one... this is a ten minute ordeal with a lift and air gun. all mechanics should, SHOULD meaning if they're not some guy who works out his house know how to change the pully with no problem what so ever..

btw the instructions.... saying that u gotta trim the black cover.. well thats so u dont have to remove the whole valve cover just to get that black dust cover on and off.. makes things alot easier ... that itself should be a DIY for everyone ne way.. just undo the two bolts.. take a razor blade or dremel and cut the little black lip that goes under the valve cover and makes a half circle. its really easy. its also a help in the long run if u have an adjustable cam gear or work on your motor alot, some people tend to leave them off once taken off but if u trim the lip on the black plastic cover youll be able to put it on and off with ease ... keeping it on helps keep dust, crap, road slime, etc, etc off the pully and belt.

Elite

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I'm scared to take it to my local mechanic now LMAO I wanna take it to a more reputable shop, that has money to pay for my engine LOL

cdmx

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ha ha i did it with a breaker bar

ImportRacer2123

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Hey do you have the DH Racing Pulley installed?

gearbox

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The single groove pulleys are already on some members rides. Dual groove ships at the end of the month hopefully.

cdmx

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nope just an aftermarket pulley

czechcivic

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What is a breaker bar???Is it just an extension for leverage??????

K20me

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that's right

czechcivic

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dont worry our engines are not really that pricy...LOL

runner1738

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I just got quoted $80 if I supply the belts, which i think it fair for San Diego, hey but at least I found a respectable place to do it at. I'm going to pann auto in case any other san diego people need a place to go. We still need belt numbers though?

YS

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i asked Josh to send my pulley to JMOUSA so they can install it for me .... and i don't know how much they gonna charge me ... they always hook me up