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Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

07-08-2011, 12:45 PM

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Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

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Posted By benfrogg

Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

My experience has been that it is easier to remove on subsequent attempts after the first time. My VX already had 150k on it when I got it, so I presume it's been off before me too.
I replaced my...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

07-07-2011, 10:18 PM

Replies: 58

Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Views: 11,475

Posted By benfrogg

Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Crank rotation V thread direction is the likely culprit. Although I don't actually remember at this time which way the VX motor spins....

In my opinion, it's more of the "backyard mechanic, get...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

06-29-2011, 09:02 PM

Replies: 58

Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Views: 11,475

Posted By benfrogg

Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Oh and as a sidenote-
If you must use a cheater bar pipe on your breaker bar, duct tape them together in the strongest possible point. No chance of slipping then.
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Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

06-29-2011, 08:49 PM

Replies: 58

Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Views: 11,475

Posted By benfrogg

Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

One other thought worth mentioning is that you can do this work primarily with your feet if you wanted to.
I put the car on jackstands about 18" higher than it normally rides. I used my tool up...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

06-23-2011, 11:45 AM

Replies: 58

Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Views: 11,475

Posted By benfrogg

Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Oh my! I like hondaguy's solution the best! Then clamping it to the lower control arm, awesome. Great work!
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Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

06-23-2011, 08:57 AM

Replies: 58

Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Views: 11,475

Posted By benfrogg

Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

I had considered the chain wrench deal with v-belt. There are three reasons I didn't go this route:
1) I didn't own the tool
2) It really requires to people to complete the job because of the...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

06-22-2011, 09:59 PM

Replies: 58

Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

Views: 11,475

Posted By benfrogg

Re: Wanted: crank pulley tool so I can change the timing belt on my Civic VX

I must say, the best approach is the right tool; however....
A length of black iron pipe 1" or bigger and two bolts/washers/nuts is all you need to get the job done.
Cut the black iron to 3' or so...

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