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The Honda F23 series engine is a 2.3 liter, all aluminum block, 16 valve, single overhead camshaft (SOHC) motor used in the Honda Accord (1994 2002) and Acura CL (2.3L). Timing belt failure canada goose outlet michigan may result in either the intake or exhaust valves bending after contacting the pistons. If the belt has broken, a compression leakage test is advised to determine if the valves require replacement. Compression leakage from any of the cylinders (indicating bent valves) will require the removal of the cylinder head. If compression leakage is present, inspection and rebuild of the head by Canada Goose sale a reputable automotive machine shop is recommended in lieu of doing it yourself. This article only covers canada goose outlet price timing belt and water pump replacement.
The belt replacement interval is either 90,000 or 105,000 miles based on the specific model year. Check the owner’s canada goose outlet us manual for the specific service interval. If the mileage is below cheap canada goose jackets uk the threshold but the vehicle is over 7 years old, consider performing a replacement as preventative maintenance (PM). Timing belts cannot be visually inspected for wear. Moreover, a visual inspection would require the removal of canada goose https://www.nationaalzweminstituuteindhoven.nl outlet toronto the timing belt buy canada goose jacket cheap cover which is time better spent working on the replacement.
Gates is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier for Honda; other OEMs include Aisin, Dayco, and Continental. No premature belt failures or problems have been encountered with any of these brand suppliers, therefore replacement with original Honda parts is not necessary.
The Cooling System
If the cooling system appears murky or has been replaced with anything other than Honda coolant, consider replacing the water pump. Coolant replenishment/replacement with non Honda coolant containing borates and silicates will compromise the pump’s rubber seals and aluminum, and the pump will eventually fail. If the cooling system contains original Honda coolant, a simple drain and fill with new Honda coolant is adequate.
The Valve Cover Gasket
The valve cover must be removed or raised to remove the upper timing belt cover. A new valve cover gasket is highly recommended to avoid canada goose outlet near me future gasket leaks. If the gasket hasn’t canada goose hat uk ever been replaced, using the existing gasket with the valve cover bolt grommets and the spark plug tube seals will result in oil seepage or leaks. However, the pulley bolt could possibly be removed with a manual transmission Honda by keeping the car in gear with the wheels on the ground and the parking brakes on.
Remove the Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Support the engine with a jack. Use a wood plank to prevent damage to the oil pan. See photos below.
With the Honda crankshaft pulley holder tool on hand, secure the tool in the pulley. Connect a long 1/2″ breaker bar to the tool and lodge the bar to canada goose outlet florida the ground. Otherwise, you can use a high mass impact socket like this one with a moderately powered impact driver tool to remove the crankshaft pulley. (This only applies if no high torque impact driver is available.)
Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt with a breaker bar attached to a long extension to clear the fender. The extension must be supported to offset the force canada goose outlet needed to removed the bolt (usually one’s body weight with momentum).
Support the engine with a jack. Use a wood plank to prevent damage to the oil pan.
Honda crankshaft pulley holder tool.
Lodge the pulley holder tool into the crankshaft pulley. Secure the pulley from moving by attaching a long breaker bar to the ground.
Use a jack stand or another other support tool before attempting to loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt.
Crankshaft pulley bolt removed.
Remove the Accessory Belts
Remove the power steering pump belt.
Remove the alternator and air canada goose outlet london uk conditioner belt.
Set Crankshaft Pulley to Top Dead Center (TDC)
Temporarily screw the crankshaft pulley bolt back in and use a ratchet wrench to turn the motor to align the crankshaft pulley top dead center (TDC). cheap canada goose Mark canada goose outlet seattle with the lower timing belt cover timing alignment indicator. Set the ratchet wrench to counter clockwise rotation and with a quick snap of the wrist, remove the tension on the pulley bolt and screw off. If the timing mark is slightly misaligned, re adjust with your hands.
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Remove Upper and Lower Timing canada goose amazon uk Belt Cover
Remove the bolts that secure the upper timing belt cover and detach the wire harness recessed in the cover.
Pull out the oil dipstick and tube. A back and forth twisting motion on the tube will free it.
After the bolts have been removed and assuming the valve cover is still on the engine, tilt up the timing belt side of the valve cover to allow the upper belt cover to be removed. A small crowbar can be used to keep the valve cover tilted up while the upper belt cover is removed.
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