Timing Belt/Water Pump Change?

I am replacing my timing belt and the crankshaft moved on me can you tell me how to reset the timing it is an sh motor with dual over head cams thanks.

For reasons that I woun't go into now. I had to remove the timing belt covers and check to see if all the timing alignment points were lined up. They are lined up but there is slack in the balancer belt. The timing belt seems ok. What's the best way to remove the slack?

I have a 1998 Honda Prelude Type SH and I recently had my timing belt replaced. I had to take it back 2 or 3 times to fix oil leaks. After getting the last time my car was stalling at idle. I took it back and the mechanic didn't experience a stall at idle but did notice the rpm's dipped low at idle so he turn the idle screw and all seemed well (though I never thought turning the idle screw was a good idea). Then my check engine light starts coming on once in a while at idle (not very often, every couple of months). The code is for engine misfires cylinder 4, 2 and random. Then I barely pass smog due to high hydrocarbons (I was like 8ppm away from failing). Also, since I got my car back I noticed a whining noise, but I just assumed it was because the timing belt was new and needed to be broken in, but it is still making the whining noise a year later. So my mechanic doesn't seem to think anything is related to the work his shop did (he won't even check it out). So I am wondering how can I tell if my timing is correct or if it is off a tooth or two? Can I tell by just taking off the valve cover because I was thinking of doing a valve adjustment anyway? (By the way I also had a new clutch put in at the same time as the timing belt if that makes any difference).

Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Honda Prelude 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 144xxx miles

I was trying to change my timing belt on the prelude. But when I come across the crank pulley bolt. I just cant get it off. I try using an air compressor and it didnt come out. I also try using its Special Tools, from honda, and that wouldnt move a bit. IS there any otherway I can get it out? ( I think the mechanic previously use locktight and air gun that bolt back in) thats why is so tight on it? Any ideas? I just dont want to tow it to the shop because I know they will charge up the a$$ !

Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Honda Prelude 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

We have taken our 96 type S prelude to a workshop to get a few things done, clutch needed replacing also cam-belt and oil seals as these were leaking,

My main question is Do you have to remove the engine and gear box from the vehicle?

They removed this by lifting it out the bonnet sitting cables on the paint work - which is now scratched.

Also what would be a reasonable time from for this work to be completed?

Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Honda Prelude Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130, 00 miles

I'm looking to purchase this car for $1,500, but the timing belt needs to be replaced. The car doesn't run, and has been sitting for one year. I'm concerned that the valves are damaged, and also concerned about rust in the cylinder due to the length of time the car has been sitting.

As I cannot drive the car to my mechanic for an estimate, I am wondering if it would be worth my while to replace and install a new motor. Do you have an idea of what that would cost? And should I try to negotiate the price downards with the seller?The exterior and interior of the car are in mint condition

Any advice you can provide, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Mike's Mom

I need to find the timing marks so I can replace the timing belt

Hi, my timing belt snapped on my '94 Honda prelude 2.2 vtec. (93,000 miles) is this a definite damage to the valves/pistons Job? I've taken the car to a garage to get the belt replaced etc. But don't know if I trust them to tell me the truth if it happens to be okay, obviously big money for them to do further work.
I wasn't going fast when it snapped as I had just come off a roundabout, but did try to restart twice.

Hi Bruce, thanks for the info. I guess it's a fingers crossed job, & see what happens. I'm just really scared of how much this is going to cost me. :(

Hi, I have a 92 Honda prelude Si with a manual h22a Vtec engine. Since the old timing belts worn out, I bought a new set of Greddy timing belts, water pump and camshaft oil seals and a set of manual tension(all OEM parts except the belts).
My mechanic installed everything to the car, the engine sounded fine and ran pretty well. But after driving few miles, there was a whine sound came from inside the timing belts, the sound increase when high rpm. So I took the car back to the shop, they adjusted the belts back to normal twice but the whine sound kept coming back after. The mechanic said it's either the belts or the bolt of the manual tension fail.
I had spent so many $ for the parts and labor. But still cant find the problem. I really need some help here.