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Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-09-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 58
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Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Thanks, that's encouraging.



Mine now has 150k. I've had it since 100k. I know the first owner had the dealer do the belt at 60k (I have the records).

I have a theory about this. I think the...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-07-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Yes, that's it. Looking at the crank pulley, the VX engine spins counterclockwise. So if you tried that trick, you would just be making the bolt tighter! And I agree that aside from that, the...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-07-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

That trick won't work on this car. Can you guess why? I won't have time to explain until later.
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-07-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

OK, here are a couple of photos:

https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/monroe74/IMG_5384.jpg
https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/monroe74/IMG_5383.jpg

Obviously, the shiny one is...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-07-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

No, not really. I do have that Herbrand 12" breaker bar that's 50 years old, but it doesn't have much sentimental or real value, so I wouldn't mind breaking it. I never tried the 60" pipe on it, but...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-07-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Yes, it's a shame I had to pay so much for that pipe. That price is pretty exorbitant. If I had been patient and willing to scrounge around probably I could have found something suitable at the dump....
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-06-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

OK, I did the job today (Wednesday), and everything turned out great. I figure I might as well describe a few things about my experience in case it might help someone else.

I was all set to do the...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-02-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

That sounds right to me. My guess also is that relative humidity would make a difference. Air conditioning would make things worse.

I'm probably splitting hairs worrying about the freshness of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-01-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Yes, it's funny. If they want the guarantee to be taken seriously, they need to say something like this: "if the belt fails within X miles, we'll hand you five grand for a new engine." It would be...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-01-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

I don't always make this much of a fuss about saving just $30-40, but I figure when I learn a smarter way to buy, it pays off in the future when I buy other items. OK, so here's what happened. I just...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-01-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Erik, I think an aftermarket belt would probably be fine. On the other hand, I really like this car, and in this instance the consequence of early failure is especially dire (you probably know it's...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-01-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

OK, I have another question for my personal support group here. I called three dealers to get a price for a belt. The prices range from $57 to $65. At autozone, napa and advance auto parts, the price...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 07-01-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

I was on the verge of doing this anyway, so your questions inspired me to take a couple of pictures:

https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/monroe74/IMG_5381.jpg...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-30-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Most people I know would probably think I'm a little weird for getting excited about my vintage breaker bar and kevlar gloves. So I'm glad that kind of weirdness is considered semi-normal around...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-30-2011, 03:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Hey guys, thanks for those extra tips. I'll be keeping all that in mind when I do the job.

There's another tip I've seen, that strikes me as a good idea. Take a look at this page:
...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-29-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Sorry I've been quiet for a few days. I was traveling.

hondaguy, I hope you didn't waste too much time looking for that tracking number. The package arrived today! You packed it up beautifully,...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-26-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

hondaguy, thanks for your help with that tool. We've made the arrangements via PM.

Wow, sorry to hear about all those injuries. It's a good reminder that tools are dangerous. I have a pair of...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-23-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

erik:



From what I've read, it takes a big impact wrench. Like maybe a 3/4" drive, not just 1/2" drive.

I don't have an impact wrench, but I thought about taking the car to a local shop, and...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-23-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

ben:



I was optimistic about that, but when I called them they hardly knew what I was talking about. They didn't have the tool I needed. I suppose if I called a bunch of different locations...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

jay:



Are you sure? It sure seems different around here. I wonder if you could name a store? Then I could call them and maybe convince them to sell it to me by mail. I guess I don't need it if...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

theholycow:



Well, not every single one, but I checked with a bunch. I called NAPA, AutoZone and Advanced Auto Parts. Those three big chains all have stores nearby. I also called 2-3 local,...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-23-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

hondaguy:



I agree with what Ben said; you're offering a great solution. So in a few minutes I'm going to PM you with some details about shipping it.



Makes sense.
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-22-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Hi Ben,

Thanks for explaining that. I find that encouraging. What you described is similar to what I've seen in these places:
...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 06-22-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,475
Posted By monroe74
Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

I've been quiet for a while, but I'm finally speaking up because I need some help!

It's time to do the timing belt on my '95 VX. The challenging part of this job is removing the crank pulley. The...
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