4dr EX (4cyl)


How hard would it be to replace this bitch myself?


it's at 190k.

I bought the car at 114k and the guy didn't know if it had been done or not.


It hasn't broke or anything, I just don't feel like gambling any more.


Anyone know how hard it is to get to it on this engine?

1/30/2008 11:36:48 AM

im doing my GFs. 2000 EX right now. actually starting after work.

i did my integra, its DOHC with is harder than the SOHC. but it was an easy job (ive got experience with hondas).

the SOHC shouldnt be hard.

the interval is 105K (i think it used to be 70K) from what a lot of places tell you.

you're gonna need the belt/waterpump, timing belt tensioner(w/spring).

with 190K miles i would say go ahead and get the cam and crank seals.

oh and accessory belts.

if you're mechanically inclined, this shouldnt be too hard. but if you are used to doing only oil changes, then dont bother. but its really not that bad.

it required removing the driver side mount (both if doing access. belts) and using the jack and some wood to hold the motor up. so make sure you have enough room and the right tools

[Edited on January 30, 2008 at 12:31 PM. Reason : ]

1/30/2008 12:29:44 PM

hardest part is getting the crank pulley bolt loose. its cake after that.

1/30/2008 12:32:28 PM

^oh yeah. forgot bout that.

ive got air at home. surprisingly my integra wasnt sooo bad.

i have a feeling my GFs civic is going to be a more of a pain.

1/30/2008 12:33:59 PM

^^

make sure to count the number of belt teeth between all of the pulleys etc.
and replace with the same count.
(if you can get some kind of book, haynes or online that will save you a lot of trouble)

1/30/2008 12:56:55 PM

or just goto parts store and they'll give you the right one.

but yeah i always double check to make sure it is the correct belt.

1/30/2008 1:06:04 PM

he means between gears so you have the right tension between gears

1/30/2008 1:26:59 PM

im hoping the my cousin and I can knock this out friday at around 1.


he's replaced a clutch before, and some other stuff.




im hoping he'll be able to figure it out if i buy a haynes manual and some beer.

1/30/2008 1:40:30 PM

^^
exactly

1/30/2008 5:47:50 PM

Quote :

"he means between gears so you have the right tension between gears"

aah i see, i thought he was talking about the V groves on the accessory belts.

1/30/2008 6:06:46 PM

got the water pump on, waiting on the belt tomorrow, also worked on some suspension so didnt have time to pick the belt up in time.

1/30/2008 11:31:05 PM

you will need one of these



or one of these



and defenitely one of these



you know how we do

1/31/2008 1:34:21 AM

^yeah.

after air failed, after some home made tricks failed, i just went up to the shop and got the crank pulley tool.

2 minutes later twas off.

1/31/2008 8:23:54 AM

mother fuckin image shack. grrr



always keep one in yer toolboxx

1/31/2008 7:21:33 PM