How To Replace Timing Belt & Water Pump on 97-01 Honda CRV

[@baddestburrito4718]

Thank you SO much for posting this! So clear. So watchable! GBH = best how-tos on the net. It was also very useful, seeing what YOUR preferred combination of OEM and aftermarket is. If you trust it, I trust it. I know that a CRV is not an EF, but it's still Civic-based, so it's still useful to see.

[@nagaraworkshop]

I'm a mechanic with over 40 years of experience and recently bought an old 2001 CRV and have never done a cam belt on that engine. It's always good to check procedures before starting a job on an unfamiliar car and your video is really excellent; very clear and concise, everything pretty much in focus and, thankfully, no irritating music in the background. 1st class video - thank you. :-)

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks for the comment!!

[@farmerbob139]

how many hours to set aside for this job?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

7-8 hours for someone with the know-how already.

[@farmerbob139]

@@GarageBuiltHondas okay, thank you. while we're talking, how is this vehicle for understeer?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Couldn't tell you. I drive it like a grandma

[@tm6002]

Should be noted that on this job he made a mistake installing belt. Always tension the belt on the front side first (closest to front bumper, exhaust side), the side without the tensioner, don’t just let it “naturally adjust itself” once you have the slack out of the front side then you can put the belt on the intake cam, once the belt is on then you can take the slack out of the back side of the belt using the tensioner. This is the correct and safest way to do this. I’m a certified technician and want you save you the trouble of having a loose belt or misaligned cam, one tooth off will majorly affect drivability. The rest of the video is great!

[@menaceemceefiend9716]

Doesn’t he do that in this video? If not how can I tension the left/exhaust side of the belt first?

[@joeycobarubias4718]

I'm in the process of helping a friend, doing his timing belt and pump and belts, I've think I can do it! Iff I run into a hard time can I get some support? That's

[@reyesrr12]

I don't even own a crv let alone a honda with this engine and I ended up watching this whole video. Lol. Good job man!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks for that! 😀

[@user-hh5zx3fc1m]

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[@MegaModded]

🤣🤣

[@ccjohncc1]

Great informative video. My 97 made in Japan CR-V is likely the same scenario. I just passed the 210,000 mile mark. I've had it for 6 years now. All I've done is replace plugs wires valve cover gasket 1 CV axle complete brake job front and back new front rotors and gas filter and a computer chip I forgot which one. It starts up and puts like a new car every day. I am torn between buying a new used car or putting more into the Honda. One thing is for sure I will probably never sell it. Some people like me get very attached to these first generations and I've noticed it is beginning to appreciate in value.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Agree John. Why sell it when it's so reliable? My dad purchased a 99' because of me having my 01'. We ended up swapping in a low mileage JDM engine for him that was only $450. You can't best that for an entire engine. 👍

[@ccjohncc1]

@@GarageBuiltHondas That is great! Driving the other day I was thinking to myself that I am so glad I didn't sell. The maintenance will always be way less than any car payment. The interior still looks like new (when cleaned of course lol) About a year ago I change plugs wires rotor and cap and valve cover gasket. gas filter and some computer chip thing I forgot which, But It runs like a brand new engine and does not burn oil at all. The main complaint I hear is the poor acceleration. I admit it sometimes bothers me. Then I remember it is probably why I finally stopped getting tickets several years ago! lol So I now pay under a dollar a day for insurance. Yeah I think I will keep her! :)

[@leadnsteel1428]

hondas are great. I had one but now I have a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. It's got a 2.8 inline 4 turbo diesel thats made by izuzu i think. It's been a solid motor so far peppy and efficient

[@slingshot1961]

I've done this job 3 times between 2 CRV's and it's time for another. Watched this video as a refresher and I must say you did an excellent job. Great explanations and I love how you pointed out the difference in bolt lengths and gave the torques values. Thanks for putting it up!

[@randytaylor885]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Brother, I don't know what your occupation is, but there are a lot of young aspiring auto tech students out there that would benefit from an Instructor such as yourself, in a Trade School, etc. Honestly, I just finished (more on that later 😕) doing this very project on a 2001 CRV 2WD that I bought in October, and really cannot imagine being able to have done the job without your videos. I'm an old guy, an old hotrodder, and probably haven't worked on anything newer than early 70's Chevy P/Up. These little cars are a whole other world. Now, the not-so-fun piece. I got the job all finished and I had oil dripping from the rear of the crank pulley. Honest to Heaven, I couldn't have been more careful. Anyway, my 76 year-old body just couldn't go back a tear into it again. So, I took it to a well recommended shop here in Surprise, AZ (Phoenix area). $674.00 later, it was like new. They told me that they even felt bad for me, as I had done a perfect job. The front seal was bad, in that it wasn't tapered or? enough, therefore it wouldn't seat into the engine far enough (HUH?!). Moral of this story is, Don't Buy anything on eBay that is advertised as OEM, even with an OEM part #, unless the Seller is a verified OEM Dealer. I do not believe that Honda Motors would sell this item. I listened to folks on here saying that of all the parts that one should buy from a Dealer, the crank seal and the two cam seals should be purchased from a Dealer. In most of my younger years, I would still be beating up on myself over this. Not anymore. I did everything right, EXCEPT to buy that seal online, rather than going to the local Honda or Acura Dealer and "paying up". I can live with that. Lesson learned! Thank you again. P.S. I think it would be a great benefit to your subscribers here if you could make a supplemental video on installing that darn timing belt. It's a bugger! I had that thing on, and off 3 times before I finally got it right. This is not a criticism, but just an idea on how to further assist your online "Students"! 😎

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Love this comment so much, it means the world. OEM seals are definitely the way to go, but I'm also a big fan of Fel-Pro as they are made in Japan too and I've had good luck with theirs. It was really great to hear your story and glad you got the work done, and thanks for the kind and inspiring words. I try to do my best at helping others as I have been helped before. I love sharing the knowledge as much as I can!

[@randytaylor885]

Thanks again Jon 👍

[@Barbara-vz2bd]

You are one hell of a mechanic and your videos are spot on....clear and you take the time to explain what is being done in a calm orderly fashion...I have been watching you for a while but felt compelled to send a message especially now with my 1999 Honda CRV that needs a head gasket replacement..and since the engine is already disassembled ; a replacement of the timing belt...I watched your video because I am buying the parts for my mechanic and wanted to see the parts and the steps necessary to change the timing belt.... How I appreciate this video... I hope you will continue to post more Honda videos because your videos have given me more of understanding of my car but have also increased my level of confidence in doing some of this work on my own....Many thanks

[@u2536]

This video is so detailed and well illustrated no annoying background music ... gonna attempt to change my water pump on my own

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍🙏

[@michaelszczys8316]

Any video with NO stupid background music is the better video.

[@shalenaross5779]

Such a great video. Silly to admit I didn't even know about the crank seal. I bet mine is toast... Gonna get hands on here soon as some paychecks come in and add these seals and belts to my list of repairs when I do the timing belt and valve lash. I've had my RD1 for 18 years and was pretty rough on it but she's still running!! The past 8k miles since hitting 222k, have had back to back issues; Immensely greatful for channels posting DIY videos like yours.

[@timothytendick1550]

I just had a timing belt break in my 2000 crv. Got lucky....no head damage. In effort to help keep repair cost to a minimum, my mechanic replaced the timing belt and nothing else. Now, after only 25 miles the water pump is leaking...badly. It doesn't drip but more like pisses a steady stream of coolant when running. I am very seriously considering doing the job myself, albeit reluctantly. I remember helping someone with the timing belt on a 2.0L dohc plymouth laser (1990) and it was a nightmare trying to keep the cam sprockets aligned while fitting the belt on. This video has inspired confidence in my ability to do this job myself but some reservation remains as I've come to understand the right person makes nearly any job look simple.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Smart.

[@Maplecook]

Hey, J. I'm rewatching this a bunch of times, because in 6 months, I'm gonna (Finally?) do my timing belt on my EF. I figure half a year is a nice, FAT chunk of time to review this, and really form a solid mental picture, before actually doing it. Thank you again for posting this, man.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Good luck brother!!

[@Maplecook]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Thanks! I'll need it! haha One of my closest friends is like, "If you f*ck up, there goes your engine, man..."

[@viagra5207]

​@@Maplecookdid you ever do it?

[@mrdagger1169]

@@Maplecookdid you do it

[@Maplecook]

@@mrdagger1169 Later next week

[@eddiebello2004]

Dude!!! I started having this knocking sound from the pulleys and I’m thinking it could be the water pump or harmonic balancer so this video is going to be EXTREMELY helpful since I plan on doing the whole water pump & timing belt etc replacement!! More CRV videos please!! Keep up the great work dude! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@redalderranch]

Great video, very clear and easy to follow. I say this as someone who has been working on my own rigs for 35 years, too. So, I maybe have the world record on a factory timing belt here. I have a 1997 CRV that I bought cheap as an "in between cars" car. Guy didn't remember having done the timing belt, and he had had it for the past 20 years. I thought, no way has that never been done by now. Well, after watching your video, I went out with a flashlight and a rag, and confirmed that the undamaged factory bar code label is still on my timing covers, matching the serial number of the block. At 327k miles... !! OK, not gonna push my luck anymore. This thing isn't going anywhere until I replace that belt!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

That's awesome to hear!! I should've left mine alone for another 100k. Lol

[@redalderranch]

@@GarageBuiltHondas : Can't wait to see what it looks like. Just fine, or hanging on by a thread...? lol

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

My guess is it'll look perfectly fine still. 👍

[@redalderranch]

@@GarageBuiltHondas : My guess, too... maybe I just just go for it and see if I can get it to 500k... lol

[@Monkeybuzzness]

THIS, my friend, is a VERY well orchestrated, well put together video!! You refer to components by their correct names versus "thing", "this" "that". THANK YOU! I am normally not a fan of POV-made vids BUT yours is VERY well made!!

[@1SteveYT]

Really helpful video, thank you. I've done this job a few times, but your video has nice little reminders - 2 long bolts, three short ones over here, etc. etc. Really well presented - thanks again!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Glad it helps!

[@rt4wd_wolff]

I knew the CR-V Series was coming! Good work man. Now my Civic Wagon and CR-V have the best how-to's on KZbin

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍😀

[@joejunky8427]

Thanks! Not only a great video in general but thanks to your extra info I now don't think my timing belt has ever been replaced and I am at 186000 some miles in a much colder climate. Amazing!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You're welcome, hope it helps!

[@the.disrespected.sports.gamers]

Years later, still great info here, thank you so much..

[@puidemare2337]

Awesome video presentation!! My 1998 CRV needs this job done. One thing I learned from another video, regarding the screws to the actual water pump, is to put the screws into the exact hole of the new as you are taking it out of the old pump. This might be useful for newbies or sometimes airheads like me😂

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Definitely won't hurt one bit!

[@isabelstrid2822]

My CRV Honda 2001 is now having a time belt put in. It broke right there in front of them. I hope they do a good job. Thank you for the opportunity to see what is involved.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Hope it goes well!

[@jonathanyoung7763]

Daaaang that crank bolt came off easy from what I’ve experienced with Honda’s😅 I had an ‘04 Acura that wouldn’t come off with 1600 ft lbs of torque from an impact wrench. I had to use another vehicle pulling on an extra long breaker bar. God only knows how much torque that made to break that bolt loose. Probably 10’s of thousands. It didn’t just break with the vehicle pulling on it either, we had to give it some gas for a minute literally. The sound of the bolt breaking loose was epic. *CRACK*😅 worked great though. Only took like 3 hours to get to that solution lol

[@troypankow3080]

Best video ever on Honda CR-V. I like the way you tell what size socket in all removals. I’m going to tackle timing belt and cam sensor. My 1999 CR-V runs fine but stalls out. I replaced fuel pump fuel filter fuel relay located right side of glove box. Still no fix. So I took it to a local mechanic shop. Mechanic tells me I believe cam sensor under crank pulley is full of oil leaking from bad seal you replaced in this video. So hopefully that will solve this problem. From what I hear the crank bolt is the hardest most problem of this fix. Getting the bolt off. You made that look so easy. I’ve seen guys not getting it off with just the Milwaukee and 19 socket. They use a Weighted harmonic socket to get bolt off. So I believe you were very Lucky how easy that came off. Thanks again. This video helps tremendously.

[@simoncorriere8209]

Troy Pankow my crv did the same thing I replaced the cap and rotor and new spark plug wires and plug and it hasn’t stalled again

[@troypankow3080]

@@simoncorriere8209 thanks after I put crank sensor in it still stalled. So I just did put new cap and rotor. I ran it for couple of hours no stalling I think that was it. But now I noticed it is leaking oil drip drip like a faucet. It never did before. I’m very disappointed when I put the new crankshaft seal in it started to go in crooked so I had to wedge it out than put it back in straight so I think I might have weakened the side of seal so I will have to start taking it apart again to investigate the oil leak. I’m so unmotivated messing with this little Truck. It only has 150.000

[@donboty2493]

I needed this instruction being ah Chevy dude. You are the most professional, most informative and most gracious in producing this project. Thank you sooo much. .

[@Highway94]

Yoo im about to do the water pump and timing belt on my b20b civic ! This is perfect thanks once again i honestly dont know what i would do without you haha

[@andrewwilkinson7460]

So refreshing to see just the right amount of detail with clear explanation!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thank you!

[@drury2d8]

this utilitarian car is legendary. they should relaunch it. tks for the vid. crystal clear instructions.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks for the comment, I agree! Such a great platform!

[@leadnsteel1428]

love the old crv's they were like a mini jeep new ones are gay.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Was thinking about buying a 1999 CRV. I heard that they had issues with breaking timing belts, so I decided to see what it involved changing one. Glad I did, now I know what to look for. Very thorough video! New sub here!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Interesting. I've never heard that. Maybe those were from people over doing it on the mileage and letting it go far beyond it's replacement date

[@hondaphan4172]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Yeah, I've never heard that either...news to me.

[@brianhind6149]

Well done video! No irritating music, & excellent audio without the UMMs & AHHs that are part of many videos. A pain in the ass to change a water pump, the same as many vehicles today. The mid 70ies Dodge darts with the "slant six" had to be one of the easiest vehicles to work on. For years I carried a ballast resistor for the coil , not because I needed it, but I don't know how many I changed on the road for people. I think the last great car manufactured in North America was the Ford Model "A" (grin) Cheers!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thank you!

[@richardwallinger1683]

super professional video .. I changed a friends cambelt and water pump. The waterpump was missing the impeller blades and the water was red rusty . The motor had been overheating and it was the insanely corroded water pump impeller which was the problem . The engine mount was like your totally rooted. A good advert for inhibitor based anti freeze coolant .

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks!!

[@sobeonekanobi1]

Great video. I just picked up a 2000 Honda CR-V SE that's been in a garage for about 10 years. It's got 57k miles on it. Going to perform some mods to it and give it to my daughter for her sixteenth birthday in a few years. Thinking about doing something like yours with rims, tires, roof rack. This things in darn near new condition. Hoping to get a couple hundred thousand more miles on it.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Very nice, I dont see why you couldn't with some tlc. Good luck!

[@timbaisdenn5572]

Wow, best step by step d.i.y. video I've ever seen. Well worded, great camera work, very informative. Thank you so much. You definitely have a talent. I wish you much prosperity and good fortune in the near future. Cheers to you!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Hope it helps you out!

[@ianalbrecht1560]

Best video I've found so far on this. Good quality and angles. Everything covered. Great job.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thank you

[@danp7463]

Smart man, you've made it that far and have the valve cover off. I can't think of a better time to do a valve lash adjustment.

[@3grimlock]

I'm Aircraft Mechanic and also took gas engine mechanic. This guy work on the car almost like what the Aircraft Mechanic (Factory Spec). I would love him to work on my car than a a car dealer mechanic. The only thing he forgot is renewing the Crank Position Sensor, which is already expose.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

That's smart, thanks for the input!

[@joshisgarage]

Foreal, thanks so much for having this video! Covid income aint much, but enough to dust off my tools, buy the replacement parts and put a days work to do timing belt and water pump. Cant thank you enough for making a great and easy to follow video!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Glad to help, especially in these times.

[@genaroaviles7983]

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIDEO N EXPLAINS REALLY WELL, THANKS GOOD JOB

[@7221957]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. Covers everything in order. Thank you for taking time to make this vido. It made the task much easier.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Many thanks, glad to help!

[@7221957]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Bought 1999 crv for daughters first car. Fixed waterpump/belt thanks to video. BUT security alarm is activated, (wire cut to alarm horn) can only start when the battery is instantly connected for about 2 seconds. Drivers window is broken and I have replacement ordered. Is the broken window the problem with the security issue? I have tried to disarm by inserting key in door and on-off-on-off method with no success. Thanks

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Highly unlikely. Most alarms only register if the door is open/closed, not windows. You can remove the alarm system which I what I would do. Find the brain and repair any wires that were attached to the alarm. Usually the ignition switch is tied into it.

[@sterlingc107]

Thank you so much, GBH. This video helped me out tremendously. The tensioner for the timing belt gave me some trouble, I know it's the part that got deleted. I'm sure it was helpful. One thing to mention is using the Lisle 77080 19MM socket ($26) to get the crank pulley off. It was the only solution for me.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Glad to have helped!!

[@alexbardon2129]

Best timing belt/water pump tutorial yet! Thanks for posting and continue the great work!

[@ca-tf7ek]

I appreciate all your time to edit this video. I thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Glad you liked it!

[@missingdll2976]

Very helpful, just wish we had the reassembly portion of this. Other than that this really is an A+ quality video. Keep up the awesome work buddy.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Glad to help, the reassembly gets easy. Once you've tackled the disassembly you'll see. It's always a lot easier putting it back together after you just took it apart.

[@missingdll2976]

Yea i put everything together and it wouldn't start...turned out i was getting no spark signal to the coil pack so i tore it all apart again and the crank sensor was just gunked up and dirty. Runs beautiful now.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Nice. What a pain to have to get back down there though but I bet you're a seasoned pro now? 👍

[@JustinKapow]

Thank you so much. I’ve watched and backed up so much on this video saved me so much money on my RD1

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Great to hear!

[@maddog6820]

As said by others thank you so much for posting this. I have all my parts and was going to to do it myself for the first time. Going by this post should take 1/2 hr i wish Thank you for the clear instructions 10/10

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You're welcome, if you need any tips let me know!

[@bluedrew]

Mad dog. So how long did it really take? I just replaced the other three belts at 125,000 mi. Thinking I should have dug a little bit deeper and done this. But damn it sounds like that 105,000 mi timing belt service is a little bit overkill from these comments.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Honda recommends 100K service interval on these belts. I've seen some snap before and seen some last much longer. It's better to be safe than sorry, and it's not too difficult a job.

[@billraleigh4529]

the sticker on the covers was a brilliant observation i paid a mechanic to change my timing belt and i have long suspected he didn't do the job, now i need to do it again at 139000 miles and will be looking for that sticker

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Wonder why mechanics get so lazy and try to rip people off. It's sad to hear about this often.

[@joeaverage4029]

I have a 98 and a 99 CRV love your videos very educational heck yeah I freaking love it 👍🏼👍🏼 keep them coming 🫵🏼🫵🏼🫵🏼

[@talmonclear7502]

You made it look so easy. I guess a garage is a little easier to fix things in than outside in the winter 😂 Thanks for the video it really helped.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol, absolutely. Maybe just wait until summer. It was 100 degree hot when I did this, middle of July but had to get it done.

[@talmonclear7502]

@@GarageBuiltHondas halfway through I was seriously considering it

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@jrockit_]

I was thinking to do it myself on my honda crv 2000 model @ 264k. NVM😅 looks super complicated to dismantle and install. Ugh gotta pay my mechanic a hefty price for this. Great video super concise!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks for the view though!!

[@chocolate_squiggle]

Wow, a friends '96 CR-V is leaking tiny drops of coolant to the right where all the belts are, not under the radiator so I presume it's the water pump. I know he had the timing belt replaced few years back but here in NZ it doesn't look like timing kits come with water pumps as they often do in the US. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed only the timing belt and nothing else. This looks like it will test my mediocre skills, but you've really laid everything out on a platter for me. I'll look into the parts required and consider tackling this in the summer. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Sounds like you're right. The water pump has a weep hole where the fluid will come out letting you know the pump needs replacing asap.

[@shawnathan1169]

Thanks man I'm working on my first car right now and this video has been a huge help for me

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Hope it helps you keep it on the road!

[@oldsklteg]

Had to do a head replacement on one of these and it was literally back breaking because how deep the engine bay is. Good stuff as usual man 👍

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks, I hear that. Everything is back breaking these days. Lol

[@darrelldoesken2919]

Very good video, planning to buy a 1999 crv so wanted to see how to maintain it.

[@universeusa]

You are an excellent and patient mechanic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thank you Jake!

[@davidwoodward7020]

i see you have the same problem as i do with the timing belt cover rubbing on your cam wheel..i heated mine up with a blow torch lighter and pushed it back,basically re-shaping it..its done the job!!..great video by the way,ive been studying it avidly to do my own water pump etc.well done !!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

That's smart. I figured since it's already rubbed down from the distortion with heat/time, it would still fit perfectly without rubbing since it rubbed off what it could. Lol

[@davidwoodward7020]

@@GarageBuiltHondas its a custom a fit youve got :)

[@davidwoodward7020]

​@@GarageBuiltHondas oh,just a quick tip should ever do it.if you can cool the plastic quick with water itll set in that position faster.so if its on the car,spray it or pour water on etc...mine was off the car and the bird bath was handy so it got dunked in there!!haha..sorry birds for plasticky tasting water that day! :)

[@franciscorojas274]

Awesome video I have 161k miles now I feel more comfortable about not replacing my timing belt.hopefully until next year or winter I can afford to do it.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@avadeal345]

Awesome video I have done a lot of jobs like this but don't believe I'd have the patience or Tec savvy to film it. Great job,very detailed information. BTW I'm 70.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thank you! I never knew I was going to start recording videos but it happened about 6 years ago when I wanted to help a friend out. It's been fun!

[@avadeal345]

@@GarageBuiltHondas I've always wanted to just get it over with but then again you do such a professional job.

[@sethheijermans3605]

Big help with the water pump bolt lengths... thanks a TON!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You're welcome

[@Mikefngarage]

REMOVING THE CRANK PULLY....I put a breaker bar on it and run the starter. works every time. Make sure the breaker bar is up against something solid. so it wont ruin anything

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

That's a method I haven't heard of. Nice.👍

[@Mikefngarage]

@@GarageBuiltHondas BTW really nicely filmed video well done.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thank you

[@mikeingeorgia1]

That’s exactly what a mechanic friend of mine told me to do. I said, “You want me to do what?” He says, “Yes, seriously”

[@ScottSticklen]

@@mikeingeorgia1 Honda engine turn the opposite direction, doing this will only tighten the bolt...

[@iraantonoff8400]

Good thorough job on the explanation. Note that there is an O-ring on the distributor shaft that also needs to be replaced.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Definitely an easy job if doing that as well. 👍

[@WalkToPoland]

Over 200k miles on stock honda belts ha! thats amazing stuff

[@josephbloe5078]

By far the best DIY video on a vehicle I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@ianjgd]

You need a service tool to undo the crank bolt to lock the harmonic balancer pully, otherwise you might round the crank bolt with a rattle gun unless you get on the first go. The rattle gun is the only way to get this off easily but it can be done just without one, using a huge leaver and a really high quality socket. The timing marks are best lined at the back of the sprockets. Neat trick with the screwdrivers I'll try that next time. Great video.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks for the insight. 👍

[@user-gi2yh2nk2q]

Thank you so much for the video, you give a clear explanation about this 🙏

[@kevincrush859]

I went with an NPW water pump when I did my last TB replacement around seven years ago. I'm gonna go with it again when I do the job again later this year. I went with a Mitsuboshi TB and Koyo tensioner bearing as well.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@Patrick94GSR]

One thing I like to do is pull the tensioner back (stretch the spring) and snug the bolt, which makes the belt install a bit easier. Just gotta remember to have no slack between crank and exhaust cam gear. Keep all the slack around the tensioner. Then loosen the bolt and the spring will take up the slack.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@gregoryeaton9426]

Clear and well orchestrated video.

[@Grandpa82547]

If you can't get the crank pulley bolt out with that milwaukiee(I couldn't), Lisle makes a special extra thick impact socket just for that purpose. I don't know what the magic is, but it makes that bolt fly out. Worth whatever it cost!

[@dr.mantistoboggan4746]

inertia

[@zachbreece2311]

My timing belt snapped yesterday at 183,350 miles I got the car at 165k going to replace everything this weekend

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Good luck!

[@markhingst5368]

Ohh if I could tell you all the things that went wrong while I did this 😅. As it went along I invested in some better tools, kept my cool and just kept referring back to this video dozens of times and eventually got there. Learnt so much and saved quite a bit of coin so massive thanks. Now can you please buy a Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 and teach me how to do the timing chain on that 🤣.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol that's so awesome to hear! I bet you feel like a master now. Glad it helped and you were able to knock it out! Suzuki? Maybe if someone donates one I'll do like you did when watching this video. 😃

[@WBBClips]

Did you have to buy one of those $200 impact wrenches?

[@menaceemceefiend9716]

@@WBBClips you can or you can use a air impact gun or just breaker bars like he mentioned in the video along wit the harmonic balancer removal tool

[@WBBClips]

@@menaceemceefiend9716 I know what I can use. I was asking what he used. Sorry for your confusion.

[@menaceemceefiend9716]

@@WBBClips m18 Milwaukee impact wrench round $350 wit battery and charger

[@DakCuh]

Good tip to improve the whole process is pressure wash the whole engine bay, wheel well, and underneath. Will make things cleaner to work with

[@racer0897]

Attempted this on my CRV. All I can say is if your car looks like it might be rusty, save yourself a lot of time. Just take it to a shop. It may cost a bit, but trust me. This is not a driveway job. Look under your car. Look at the bolts. Look at the parts you’re gonna be touching. And trust someone who’s already been through it. Don’t do it.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Preach. 👍

[@rachelblack3816]

I did a 2000 CRV in my friend's driveway around 2008, took my time and did it over a weekend. Not too difficult, just take your time and do it right, and have the needed tools on-hand. The only part I screwed up was buying a cheap eBay aftermarket kit to do the job; the supplied water pump didn't fit. So I went to one of the car parts places and bought another aftermarket water pump. It didn't fit either! So I went to the Honda dealership and bought a Honda OEM water pump for $120 (the aftermarket pump was $20). It sucked to pay that much for a water pump, but it fit perfectly and allowed me to continue. In the future, I'm only going to buy the Gates kit, or from Honda. No more cheap Chinese crap, I learned my lesson. Oh, and the aftermarket timing belt also didn't last very long either, about 40,000 miles or so (the original belt had 140,000 miles when I changed it).

[@freddymorales1852]

I just got a 98, runs great. It was 171k miles every once in while I hear a high pitch humming when I’m gassing it too much, and stops when I slow down. I suspect it’s the timing belt

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Or one of the pulleys possibly.

[@paulpatt5481]

Thanks for making this very detailed video. My car is due for its 3rd TB change soon. It is currently make as slight rattling (not an internal engine noise like a rod knocking ) noise in near the crank pulley breifly when accelerating off idle. Not sure if harmonic balancer or something else. The rattling noise is not coming from the A/C pulley or the AC belt idler pulley.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You're welcome

[@VictoriaMarie08]

I really have my work cut out for me...I am currently doing a flush and hope that and changing the thermostat is all I will need to do...for now lol...I know that eventually I will have to replace the water pump and timing belt because it's almost at 200k. But I will have a great video to refer to. Thanks 😌👍

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍😃

[@RandyLeverett-jm6bw]

Your presentation was excellent. Even I understood it.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks a lot

[@AHA500]

I blame your parents for making you! Every DIY Honda I watch will suck after watching this one! I hate it and love it at the same time. No video will ever be so perfect… unless OH MY GOD!!! It’s Jason Bourne!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol

[@brocky78]

Brilliant Video you clearly very Intelligent with such clear easy to follow instructions!

[@qaymyfi3621]

Thank you for posting this clip. Very simple and clearly done

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You're welcome.

[@alanrussell6678]

Top tier video. I need to find one as good so I can do my 04 Odyssey timing belt. It is on original belt and coming up on 270K miles. My 2000 CRV is at 214K so may be too soon to knock that one out. Knock-knock on wood.

[@jessetoptechallen1461]

Great job I love Hondas... I have s dc1 integra jdm with the zc motor runs great

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks Jesse!

[@Jessimikuhh]

lucky you have a good video voice, good video!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol, thanks! 😁

[@Alex-Jmz]

More videos about Civics and CRXs please, great video ;)

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks, I got a handful of CR-V videos coming out so hopefully you're not too bored. I needed to get these items done on my daily driver since I've been procrastinating on working on it for the last year. I'll get back to the fun stuff soon!

[@Alex-Jmz]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Okay, I'll keep watching and enjoying your videos and hopefully the best will come soon! :)

[@olid.7568]

Thank you so much for that video very well made very informative great detail just wanted to say thanks!👍👍

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You're welcome, hope it helps.

[@stevenroyal2395]

My sister has this same vehicle that needs fixing. So this video came really in handy

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍

[@TheXXXskater1]

Another tip is buy a spill free funnel worth every penny when bleeding coolant, crack the normal coolant bleeder that's found on these d/b series engines till you see a stream, close it then sit back and watch all the air pockets surface. MAKE SURE TO KEEP FUNNEL TOPPED OFF

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Buy me one!! I need one!

[@TheXXXskater1]

@@GarageBuiltHondasDo you still have the b20 you took out of your dads car ? I'll get you one for a few pieces I need off it 😅

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I don't, sorry! I sold it to a guy a few weeks back.

[@TheXXXskater1]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Oh well maybe if you dont got one by Christmas, I got you lol

[@dgwyn8503]

Sr.Sanhco most of these dont have the coolant bleeder anymore...those were found on the older early 90’s models...spill free funnel is all you need

[@drivewaybuilthondas7170]

Another very clear how to in the crv series great work !

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍😀

[@vicentiuianchis9794]

Great video!!! Amazing details and camera work! I do have one question about the oil seal (the crankshaft one behind the pulley) Do you need to drain the oil when you change it?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thank you! No you do not...all the oil will be in the oil pan. Might have traces leak out but that's normal.

[@vicentiuianchis9794]

@@GarageBuiltHondas Cool, thank you so much for the prompt response! Will attempt the job tomorrow. Again, great video. There are quite a few up there, but yours is the best.

[@whatyoudo9773]

you are an excellent teacher!

[@johnnychimpo2928]

Did mine at 100k, not bad. Took me a few hours.

[@menaceemceefiend9716]

How did you tension the left side of the timing belt?

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Have you tried to physically tension your belt yet?

[@menaceemceefiend9716]

@@GarageBuiltHondas wit my hands? No not yet I’m going to get into it literally in bout 10 mins just want to make sure I don’t mess up timing in any way and that I don’t have any slack that will skip a tooth or mess up timing

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You can adjust it as much as you want back and forth before starting your engine.

[@mtonlive]

Thanks man, really awesome 👍 Everything is as you've said.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Hope it helps!

[@TheXXXskater1]

A helms manual works great for info, well worth the price got one for my 95 hatch, basically tells you how to strip the car lol

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Truth!

[@andyattaway75]

Thanks for a crv video! You make it look so easy.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

You're welcome, hope it helps!

[@peteypablo4849]

((NEW SUBSCRIBER ))the best video I seen on how to do timing belt and very clear instruction! THANK YOU GBH ! CRV FOR LIFE!

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@SuperSaiyan32]

10:52 - USE A TORCH For 2 minutes warm the outside of the crankshaft bolt with a torch and lighter and THEN attempt to break this bolt off (preferably with a breaker bar and NOT an impact gun. Let me save you some heartache friends and try this method 🤙🏾

[@bravoatila8103]

thank you for you knowledge...from Argentina..

[@dbtech7914]

Is the tensioner bolt left handed?? I started working on my 99 CRV this weekend to replace the water pump and when I got to the tensioner, the head is stripped. Someone worked on it before. Great video, thanks for no annoying music.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

No, it's a normal bolt hole.

[@PulledPurk]

12:34 That bolt hole south of your pointer finger looks like an adorable shark's eye

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

😁

[@pixeldiablo]

i can't believe you didn't even cleaned the cover 😂, but i'll let it pass... for now, you da man thx

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Lol, the top of it?

[@pixeldiablo]

Garage Built Hondas yea man, valves cover, and engine bay while you’re at it 🤜🏻

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

I want to, but that's last. I finished some more work on it (video out next Friday) and still working on it. Once I'm done fixing all the things I need, I'm going to work on detailing it and keeping it clean.

[@TheRebuilt1]

good job, this was gravy work back in the day.

[@jetd6764]

Great video. Thanks for saving us a lot of money.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

👍