Honda Civic 1.7L SOHC Timing Belt, Tensioner, Water Pump Replacement Part 2

[@jonparker4108]

I think this is probably the best video I've seen on this task. I like how he talks calmly and he seems relaxed, believe it or not that helped me because I was nervous, this is the first time I've replaced a water pump!

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Awesome work man ! I just picked one of these up with 110k miles for $400. It has had hail damage which does not bother me. It runs like new and has been maintained well. But at 110k I need to get this timing done. Looks pretty intense. My mechanic quoted $664 to do it all. Water pump, belt, tensioner, cam seals and all related parts. I may go that route since I got the car so cheap. But I have enjoyed your video

[@anti0918]

"Ugh that bolt's still in there ... FUUU..." I feel your pain! :)

[@mrlinsalata]

Love it 😂

[@mrlinsalata]

“And there’s going to be...a socket that falls on the floor”

[@docmdb87]

I was with you until part 2.. this is too much for this old ass car 😪 Thanks for posting this great tutorial though 👍

[@kyleorr533]

Mine’s way overdue for a change but I don’t know what the cost is to pay someone to do it. At some point, you may as well drive it till it quits. Paying $500-$800 for this on a $1,200 car that is 20 years just ain’t worth it.

[@Greg4g63]

Yes, it's good to do yourself if possible. A Gates timing bel kit is less than $100 shipped. Get a Fel-Pro valve cover gasket set for $40 too and consider changing camshaft + front crankshaft seals too for $10 each.

[@chrisdelgado3530]

first time with a foreign car Honda. Too much just to take a water pump. Ridiculous. But anyway great video thank you. Back in the days with my Buick, 1-2-3 water pump out no problem. 10 min job

[@anjhindul]

Ya, for that one bolt on the alternator, just lift that side of the engine a few inches and you can get the bolt right out :) Put a jack with a LARGE piece of wood under the oil pan (oil pan isn't meant to hold the engine up so you need to spread the weight around to avoid denting thepan...)

[@HondaHerb]

Does my car have to be level to do this job? Or can I just lift up the one wheel and be good? Please let me know because I only have 2 Jack stands

[@Ryan.......]

It's probably too late for you, but I can't think of any reason it has to be level. You might experience more of a messy coolant spill when you remove the water pump, but if you drain the cooling system first that shouldn't be an issue.

[@Greg4g63]

Car does not have to be perfectly level.

[@chesterl29sp]

Great video but i have a question... What about if I have to replace only the water pump.. Do I have to line up the timing mark on the camshaft?

[@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods]

Always a good idea to have them lined up

[@Greg4g63]

If you're replacing waterpump the timing belt has to come off. And unless your timing belt + tensioner are very new then now is the time to buy a timing belt kit from Gates which includes, waterpump, timing belt, + tensioner $80-$90 shipped from RockAuto (2021).

[@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods]

9:10, there goes that 10mm again! Lol

[@realamerican2580]

I have the similar car like this, can you show how to change out head gasket just for demonstration, please?

[@AdoArtimoviC]

Hi, thank you for the video, it is really good and I've used your other guide before and found it very helpful! I have the same engine in my Honda Stream 2002, and I seem to be having a strange noise and lots of vibration coming seemingly from the AC compressor. I would like to ask you something: It seems in this video that the belt for the AC compressor also runs the alternator? Is there a way to disconnect the AC compressor and render it unoperational until I have it fixed?

[@Greg4g63]

On the Civic shown in this video you can simply buy a non-A/C alternator belt to bypass the A/C compressor. I've done it on my '05 civic dx.

[@greyhairedmountainbiker116]

Did you remove the ABS module? Mine is right in the way

[@shmandomiller7545]

"Ahhhhhh, that bolt is still in there... f**k!" 😂😂

[@krispy5139]

How do I know if the timing belt is tight enough? Seems kinda loose.

[@percivaljohngonzales4697]

My top alternator mounting bolt is stripped and keeps coming out from the vibration of the engine. I tried using lock tight to secure it but it continues to come out. Any suggestions?

[@joeyyoo85]

Thanks for the video. Question: What did you exactly say at 9:39? "Given you ... " Do I just need to ensure that all the marks are aligned or do I need to make sure that #1 valve is at the top position? Appreciate the help!

[@myRatchets]

"Given your car ran fine before.." I was trying to say if you are doing a timing belt replacement on a car that ran fine and not one with a timing belt that has jumped or been damaged. If your car ran fine, line up the timing mark on the Camshaft, by doing that your crank will line up too..gl

[@ondaride777]

I broke Craftsman breaker bar. If you lucky you release if not you break. To be sure, only impact tools will work.

[@stuarttw22]

Why do they make it so hard to replace? That sucks especially for a belt that's going to need to be replaced at 100,000 miles. Because if you wait for it to break the engine is done.

[@ColoradoStreetboarding]

Right! I did this repair and after a while started having issues and it threw a P1129 code. Well upon reading it seems like even after you put on a new timing belt, it can jump 1 or 2 spots…. And make the vehicle run sluggish or even into limp mode… now I may have to take this crap all apart again. Ugggg

[@TimothyHall13]

Do you have a Part # for the harmonic balancer tool?

[@julianyanez1716]

Remember this is the oilest lol 😂 car created by Honda

[@jbhawk7]

hi im replacing my timing belt on 2003 civic lx , where suppose to position the shift lever, is it on park or neutral position? before you start setting on TDC

[@commissarmouse]

it would need to be in neutral

[@eddiejackson4230]

Do I need power tolls for this job? Thanks

[@stephanfogiel2167]

No

[@stephanfogiel2167]

Do I need to be in neutral when finding tdc?

[@kodiecigar6081]

hahaah!? are you serious?

[@arthurspontiacfieroblog]

@@kodiecigar6081 my dude, everyone starts somewhere.

[@SalmanKhan-tv2ve]

Poli kolna

[@bloneyo1]

Excellent Vid-

[@movingupautodiagnostics8645]

I heard that at 4:48 hehehe

[@movingupautodiagnostics8645]

Great video by the way, I'm about to start a journey with this car, I have to change the headgasket...

[@niuilasfernandonil3223]

👏👏👏

[@timtong1066]

Remind me never to buy a Honda Civic 1.7L SOHC. Sheeze! Probably better to go with a Toyota VVT motor that has a timing chain that doesn't need replacing until 400K

[@hllywd964]

good job!

[@frankieernst25]

0p0 walked over by my car in like 0