Changing cambelt Difficulty

pagjake · Post by **pagjake** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:23 am

Just wondering if anyone like me with a fair amount, but not great amount of hand on experience has changed their cambelt at home and how hard they found it, and did you need locking pins? Only asking because it turns out my local garage havent even ordered a belt in yet, or fitted the new caliper and brake hose that theyve had ready to fit for over a month and I now have the bluest of honda blues!!!

On a second note does anyone know the code for the belt I need after removing the AC?

Post by **Drax** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:29 am

Gates belt code for -AC is 6PK913

ive done the cambelt on a lude once before, and im currently doing Will's 4g one, not that hard to yourself, just a bit of a ball-ache with the limited room and you need certain tools to help you through. any questions, fire away!

you can lock the camshafts using two drill bits in the cams, through the camshaft covers

Post by **Vtecmec** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:30 am

I've done my belt myself about 4 times now, a few special tools are required; you will need the crank pulley locking tool, a balance belt alignment pin and also maybe a replacement tensioner (which comes supplied with a fitting device).

It's a 3-5 hour job depending on experience.

Post by **Merlin** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:31 am

To get to the timing belt you have to remove the timing belt cover which requires the crank pulley to be removed. Taking off the crank pulley is one of the hardest things to do

pagjake wrote:On a second note does anyone know the code for the belt I need after removing the AC?

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/wiki/in ... belt_sizes

pagjake · Post by **pagjake** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:50 am

Right ok thanks guys. If there's a chance of a break in the weather anytime soon ill go for it, suppose if i just take my time and quiz you guys if i get stuck (will send beer to anyone that does lol) and thanx for the link Merlin. @Drax and @vtecmec ill give you guys a shout as soon as i get her back from the joke garage (Ffrydlas Garage Bethesda btw!) Dont suppose you would want to come do it one weekend for back hander Drax? im just by Bangor

Post by **Drax** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:02 pm

pagjake wrote:Right ok thanks guys. If there's a chance of a break in the weather anytime soon ill go for it, suppose if i just take my time and quiz you guys if i get stuck (will send beer to anyone that does lol) and thanx for the link Merlin. @Drax and @vtecmec ill give you guys a shout as soon as i get her back from the joke garage (Ffrydlas Garage Bethesda btw!) Dont suppose you would want to come do it one weekend for back hander Drax? im just by Bangor

hey bud! I would very happily nip up and help but my time is extremely limited atm sorry

a 2yrs old and 9 week old take up most of my time, plus with the little occasional few hours in an eve are taken up by the current cambelt change im doing on Will's 4g

lol! give me a shout though on facebook messenger with any questions, or text me (ill PM you my number).

rough guide here (for a 5g but same engine)
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/show ... p?t=288086
remember to replace your water pump at the same time

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:32 pm

Err... Just watching car SOS (skyline gt-r

) drokking genius top tip for changing a cambelt without losing the timing or using any locking tools!

and so

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Post by **4thgenphil** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:46 pm

Cut half of it away and slid the new one on the cut the othe r half of the old one off and slide the new one on?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:53 pm

Yeah.
Not seen that trick before. Love it!

damon · Post by **damon** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:00 pm

4thgenphil wrote:Cut half of it away and slid the new one on the cut the othe r half of the old one off and slide the new one on?

Iv seen this done. Wouldn't do it to my own car.