B16A2 Timing Belt Change Under 5 Mins

[@dutchcculture]

Thank you!! I have a B16a1 CRX and needed a video like this.

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

You're welcome.

[@thomasdorsch9711]

There is a sound. And it's beautiful. It screams let's go. Only a B16a revs like that.

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

It is an addictive sound! She's currently wearing a JDM ITR 4-1 Header, which augments the sound as well. The exhaust is a Buddy Club Spec 2 system, basically a straight pipe with a silencer on the end. In my other video showing the whole build up to date, I take her through a tunnel and make beautiful music haha

[@lukegainey6602]

Beautiful sound! Hope you still got her!

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

Thanks, she doesn't get driven as often as in the past, still have her though. Will have to do a video of the build on this CRX and more some day

[@mikeshock7265]

Beautiful CRX.

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

Thank you! Been a labor of love...

[@jasoncardenas5565]

Was it necessary to drain the radiator fluid?

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

It was for me, since I was replacing the Water Pump at the same time.

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

Why remove the engine mount? Clearance for the tensioner? I'm 1 tooth outa time & don't want to move it even to tow to a mech

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

The Engine Mount is removed to get the Timing Belt off of the Engine. If you are only moving the belt Timing-Wise, you may not need to remove the Engine Mount. Definitely make sure the Timing is correct before starting the Engine, don't want to Bend the Valves!

[@mrswordfish58watcher72]

Nice work and a sweet engine note....

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

Thanks! There is a little more of this car driving around in the other CRX video posted

[@maple5596]

When turning the engine counterclockwise by hand I noticed a ticking noise by the clutch is this normal?

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

Maple, is your engine in the car or has it been removed from the car? Also, if the transmission is still attached, is it in-gear? Make sure the transmission is in Neutral

[@jspecricer2734]

did you find different lengths on the water pump bolts? 2 long and 3 shorts

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

Correct, they were different lengths. If you have to source bolts, there are aftermarket options available online or through your local Tuner Shops. The junkyard can also be a good place to find OEM parts that are still in nice shape.

[@giorgimoisov740]

Belt is better and cheaper than chain 100 times

[@CaptainFalcon92]

Skips everything that happen before accessing the belt this not showing what's actually difficult

[@creativelivingnorthwest]

Showed everything that was available to show. There was no power steering or A/C, and the timing belt covers were already off. Those are not difficult things to remove if you remove the L/H side engine mount as shown