instructions for changing timing belt on 2001 crv

[geronimotwo]

is there a good website that would have the details for replacing a 2001 honda crv timing belt?  its a 4 cyl 2.0L.  i found one site that starts off like this:

Locate the crankshaft on the engine. It's a rod that's connected to two pieces that resemble wheels. Turn the right wheel on the crankshaft counter-clockwise by hand and the pistons will move. Stop turning the crankshaft when the No.1 piston is top dead center. The pistons are labeled.

it confused me, and i know what a crankshaft is!  the rest of the steps where just as clear.  mainly i need the instructions at the stage for for lineing up the timing marks.

i will also be replacing the tensioner and water pump.  one person recommended replacing the camshaft seals as well. any thoughts?

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

i made a deal and got all of it done by a dealer for 499

[geronimotwo]

my dealer wanted $750!    i mail ordered the oem parts for under $200, i figure about 4 hours should do it, i just wanted the details for the timing marks before opening it up.  maybe i should go back to google.

[dogmush]

To Remove:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Position crankshaft so that No. 1 piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC).
3. Remove the splash guard.
4. Remove the accessory drive belts.
5. If equipped, remove the cruise control actuator.
6. Place a piece of wood between the oil pan and the jack, support the engine with a jack.
7. Remove upper engine bracket.
8. Remove the valve cover.
9. Remove the timing belt covers.
10. Loosen the adjusting bolt 180 degrees. Release the tension from the belt by pushing on the tensioner, then retighten the adjusting bolt.
11. Remove the timing belt.

Crank Timing Mark lined up:


Cam Timing marks Lined Up:


To Install:

1. Be sure the timing marks are properly aligned.
2. Install the timing belt on the pulleys following this sequence:
         a. Crankshaft pulley.
         b. Adjusting pulley.
         c. Water pump pulley.
         d. Exhaust camshaft pulley.
         e. Intake camshaft pulley.
3. Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to allow tension to be applied to the belt.
4. Install the lower and middle timing covers.
5. Install the crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt to 130 ft. lbs. (177 Nm).

WARNING
If any binding is felt when adjusting the timing belt tension by turning the crankshaft, STOP turning the engine, because the pistons may be hitting the valves

6. Rotate the crankshaft about 5–6 times counterclockwise to seat the timing belt.
7. Position the No. 1 piston to TDC.
8. Loosen the adjusting bolt 1/2 turn.
9. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 3 teeth on the camshaft pulley.
10. Tighten the adjusting bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54Nm).
11. Retighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 130 ft. lbs. (177 Nm).
12. Install the valve cover.
13. Install the engine mounting bracket, then remove the jack.
14. If removed, install the cruise control actuator.
15. Install the accessory drive belts.
16. Install the splash guard.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.
18. Check the engine operation and road test.

If it's your first time, it's probably an all day project.

[geronimotwo]

clear, concise, and with diagrams, thanks.  yes it is my first time with a honda, and 10 years since rebuilding anything else.  the instructions quoted in the first post said it would be 2 hours, i figured it might be a little longer.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

my dealer wanted $750!    i mail ordered the oem parts for under $200, i figure about 4 hours should do it, i just wanted the details for the timing marks before opening it up.  maybe i should go back to google.

my dealer wanted 950

i told him i could get it done for less at a smaller shop and asked if he wanted my business or not?  he said let me get back to you and when he did his price was close enough.  business is slow at dealers

[Brad Johnson]

Word of caution... use anti-seize on all bolts and screws that are tapped into aluminum.

Brad

[geronimotwo]

thanks,  that's a smart move here in the north-east.