Timing marks?

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JFALLON3
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I have a 95 Civic DX with a 1.5L 16v SOHC engine that has 175,000 miles with A/T. It has a blown head gasket that I am replacing as well as having the head rebuilt. My question is my repair manual states there is a plug on the bell housing that you remove to locate the timing marks inside the bellhousing access hole. I am having trouble locating this. Can you help?
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Sunday, June 24th, 2007 AT 7:16 PM

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BRUCE HUNT
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I think there is a hole but I have never used it. I take it you have it torn apart and are looking to line things back up. Take out plug #1 and insert a long screwdriver. Slowly rotate the engine until the screwdriver is at its highest point. That my friend is TDC, top dead center. (Engine rotates easy with all the plugs out.) Once you have TDC on the crank you need to line up the cam according to the marks they have put on the cam.
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Monday, June 25th, 2007 AT 8:23 AM
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Would someone be able to tell me how to replace the timing belt on my 2005 Honda Civic.

Also I here that when you replace your timing belt you are to replace the water pump at the same time, is that true?

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Craven
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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You do not have to replace water pump if it is not damaged in any way ?? some people replace it at the same time because of all the work involved .. it's a matter upto yourself ?


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TIMING BELT
Removal (1980-95)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Remove splash shield. Remove power steering pump, leaving hoses attached. Remove A/C belt idler pulley bracket and belt. Remove alternator belt. Remove power steering pump bracket.
Remove cruise control actuator (if equipped). Remove power steering reservoir bracket. Remove engine mount nuts. Loosen engine mount bolt. Pivot side engine mount cushion aside.
Remove valve cover. Remove upper timing belt cover. Remove crankshaft pulley. Loosen timing belt tension adjuster bolt 180 degrees. Push tensioner to release belt tension. Retighten tension adjuster bolt. Disengage timing belt from pulleys. See Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 .
Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Timing Belt Components (1984-91)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Timing Belt Components (1992-95)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Installation (1980-95)
Ensure No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Install timing belt onto crankshaft pulley, tension adjuster pulley, water pump pulley, and camshaft sprocket. DO NOT bend or twist belt excessively. Ensure crankshaft pulley timing mark aligns with pointer on lower timing belt cover. See Fig. 8 .
Adjust timing belt tension. See TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT . Before installing valve cover gasket, apply non-hardening sealant to rounded surfaces of front and rear camshaft caps. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust drive belts to proper tension.

Fig. 8: Aligning Timing Marks (1992-95)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.


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TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:Always adjust timing belt tension with engine cold.

Remove cylinder head cover. Remove upper timing belt cover. Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Loosen but do not remove, timing belt adjuster bolt. See Fig. 9 .
Rotate crankshaft 3 teeth counterclockwise on camshaft sprocket to create tension on timing belt. Tighten adjuster bolt to specification. Retighten crankshaft pulley bolt to specification if it loosened during crankshaft rotation. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig. 9: Locating Timing Belt Adjuster Bolt
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.


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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
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Good Day,
I am inquiring as to how I would go about changing the timing belt on this car. It went out while my Wife was driving it.
Thank you
& God bless,
KSR Snedeker
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Best thing to do is download a service manual OR go buy a haynes manual for your car. It has a step by step process of the job and pictures to help you do it.
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I drive a 95 honda civic dx and just recently my timing belt gave out while I was driving about 45 mph on a back road when I accidently hit the shifter in to neutral the car just gave out but I didnt hear thing crack or ping loud like something broke even thought I didnt hear anything could I still just only have a belt timing problem instead of something more
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
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It has an interference motor so most likely the valves are bent but best way to tell is just replace timing belt and check compression when done see how it runs.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
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How do you replace a timig belt on a 1995 honda civic
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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Hi there,

Timing belt procedure as below.

mark (mhpautos)


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I was wondering how to set the timing on a '95 Honda Civic with a 1.5L 4 cyl. Engine. I also was wondering what the cyl. Order was on the same vehicle
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With regards to your timing question, are you referring to camshaft timing? or ignition timing?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Honda Civic 6 cyl Automatic

I see no markings on the cam pulley to line up the timing belt.I don't want to do it wrong is there a way to find some markings? Need help please
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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The cam gear should say UP on it. You want to make sure that the UP mark is indeed facing upwards.

On the side of the gear (90degrees of the UP mark in both directions) there will be little slots on the gear. This will line up with the edge of the cylinder head.

Hope this helps.

If you do not see any marks, just set the crank to TDC and mark your own marks, but be careful that you do not loose the marks that you made while the belt is off.
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My car slows down automatically. When its in nuetral you have to really shove it to get it to move. Someone says its the timing belt. Can you help me out?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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Can you better explain your problem here.

Is the vehicle automatic or standard? What do you mean you have to really shove it to move? What are you 'shoving'? Why is the vehicle in neutral why you are driving in the first place?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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When the car is in drive it slows down rapidly. I think it has to do with the ebrake. When its off and in nuetral you have to put all your weight into it to get it to roll down the driveway which any other car rolls down when put in nuetral. Its an automatic. Im pretty sure it was a problem with the ebrake as the rear brakes were starting to smoke and were scalding hot after driving about 3000 feet. This happened twice yesterday. I let the car sit for three or four hours in a parking lot and let the wheels cool down. The same night I picked it up and it drove like brand new again. So, really my question is Is this related to the ebrake?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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How many clicks are on your e-brake?

If it is less than 5 your rear brakes or parking brake is adjusted way too tight and is causing the rear shoes to drag against the drum.

It may not be e-brake related, but it is definately an adjustment issue with either the brake shoe adjuster or the parking brake adjuster.

Hope this helps.
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I have a 95 Honda Civic with about 145,000 miles. I just replaced the timing belt, head gasket about 200 miles ago. The other day it just stopped running. It would turnover but would not try to run. I removed the timing belt cover, belt still on. I took the distributor cap off and turned the key, rotor did not turn, but the engine was turning over. I removed the valve cover, camshaft was broken between cylinders 1 and 2. My question, I want to replace the camshaft, with the engine spinning, pistons going up and down, could they have made contact with the valves that are open in the other cylinders?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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Since it is an interference engine, it is possible. It depends on the position of the valves when the shaft broke. I would think a fair chance you would be okay.A look inside with a borescope may shed some light on it.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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I removed the head today, there appears to be NO damage to the top of the pistons. The second bearing on the cam was wiped. It was dis-colored. I plan on getting a rebuilt head and installing on block.

Steve
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