Timing belt replacement instructions please?

Tiny
SHARADENDU
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Hi, Generally while maintaining a car it is suggested to have the timing belt change at 90K miles. Do we need that for HONDA's VTEC engine too that is installed in the Accord. Someone said that we don't really need it in Accord but I am not sure. Please suggest me the same.
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Sunday, August 10th, 2008 AT 9:58 AM

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Tiny
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Hi Sharadendu,

As long as it uses a timing belt, it should be replaced according to the recommended mileage. Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your 4 cylinder.

Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/honda/accord/2000

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Sunday, August 10th, 2008 AT 11:09 AM
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Right after I had my timing belt replaced I started noticing a couple similar noises. I couldn't take it back to the mechanic b/c I had it done out of town. The first noise comes when the engine is cold and I start the car. It lasts for a split second and sounds like a loose or bad belt. Its a high pitched screech. The second is very seldom. I've noticed it more in cold temeratures. It is the same sound except its prolonged, usually for about 5 seconds at least. I've discovered that if I turn my AC blower off the sound goes away. I have had all my belts checked, but they came back and said there is nothing wrong with them. I'm perplexed.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:38 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi chrisfarley,

The AC/Alternator belt is not correctly adjusted. For multiribbed belts, there is a tendency for misadjustment. I would recheck and adjust the belt again.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:38 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do I need to change the timing belt? I understand that Honda recommends $100,000 or 7 years. However my mechanic is telling me that time (and weather) is not an issue because of some kind of protector for the timing belt. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:40 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes! The timing belt is recommend every 7 years or 105k miles, better to be safe now then sorry later. If the timing belt breaks you will be ending up replacing the engine. There's no protector for the timing belt.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:40 PM (Merged)
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Fully stock components
Repair:
Timing belt replacement (first timer).
Noticed no free movement of idler pulley? (Slick pulley located up and right of crankshaft)
Figured maybe with belt tension it couldn't be moved by hand.

Completed job
Upon start:
Loud growling from under timing belt covers.
Upon inspection and removal of covers that the engine alignment is now off.
Question: how do I correct the alignment of the engine? Any idea on cause of sound?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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So the timing belt idler pulley was not turning with the belt tension on it? I would say that would be normal. Are you sure the cover was not rubbing? Also what exactly did you replace?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you for the quick reply. My first thought was that the idler pulley has seized and there was too much tension on the belt making the sound. My next thought was that the timing belt is not pushed back quite enough and it is rubbing on the cover. Should I check anything else visually?

Any thoughts on the motor misalignment? I did loosen the passenger side motor mount and tried moving the motor with come along straps but I had no luck.

Is there a way to donate money for your assistance?

Thanks again.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That should have a automatic hydraulic tensor correct? Also when I replace the belt I only remove the top engine mount and never have any engine mount alignment issues. You never said the exact parts you replaced? I will find out how you can donate they were supposed to add a donation link on the questions.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Parts replaced: water pump, idler pulley, guide pulley (?), Auto tensioner. Yes only the top mount but I am nervous about this misalignment around the alternator in this picture:
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I cannot see the whole picture it is not coming up. You did not remove the old alternator did you? I never remove the alternator.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sorry. And no I did not touch it.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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And this one.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
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It is hard to tell from the pictures. Did you put floor jack under the engine to support the engine?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes with a piece of wood in between. I am afraid maybe I did not support it enough/correctly. I am used to my BMW's weak aluminum pan so I was a little hesitant. Can I fix that issue?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Without seeing more it really makes no sense to me that it wont line up from just removing that upper mount. I have done it that way on the Honda's v6 and 4 cylinder and never had a issue. What exactly is not lining up?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM (Merged)
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I am going to change the timing belt on this car and I was wondering what else to change. I know about the water pump. Does the tensioner need to be replaced even if it feels fine? What would be changed in the honda shop?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:44 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hey Andy,

Hope this helps, I have a 2001 honda accord and this up coming week I am getting my timing belt changed, at the 105000 mi matinance, if you get this done at the dealership, you will get a complete belt change on everything, water pump change and spark plugs should be changed out as well. I would advise getting work done at the dealership, my cost for this is around 720.00 but do bare in mind that when do at the dealership you get a 12mth/12000mi warranty on those parts! Hope this helps!
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 4:44 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Got my timing belt, serpentine belts, and two engine mounts replaced at a local repair shop (was charged 650) yesterday.

Immediately after I took the car, it started making noises while steering (and I think the steering wheel vibrates with the sound, and the noise is louder when the vehicle is going slower/starting up). The noise isn't always loud, but its worryingly loud many times, and constantly, there is a noise.

When I went back to the guy who made the repairs, he confirms the "steering wheel pump" is broken, and that it has nothing to do with the repairs (of course!). He says he will change the pump for the cost of the part only (no labor).
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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According to Mitchell, all they removed was the belt to replace the timing belt. If it didnt make the noise before hand you can try to get him to cover the entire cost, bu the probably wont. What does the noise sound like? Is it a schreeching noise? Check the belt tension to be sure it is ok first and that it isnt low on fluid
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