Installing the timing chain on a k24 engine

[@Silky_boi]

I’ve never really been a Honda fan (mainly due to all the ricers out there) but seeing how well built they can be and how ingenious the alignment in regards to timing makes me want to try building one of these.

[@mikeg3757]

I was in tears with your sound effects lol well done

[@lancelotkillz]

I'm dead af😂

[@RichardJenkinsFxCreations]

The cat noise is cracking me up

[@wyattoneable]

If I was doing this work on this type of engine I would be paying attention. I still watched the video because I enjoy your editing and sense of humor. Plus your organization of the parts got my attention. :)

[@themechanic6117]

I understand, these videos are very specific. This is why I try to entertain people who just watch because they're loyal subscribers 👍. It's helped tremendously to have everything bagged and tagged.

[@mrsamsung8184]

OMFG... rolling on the floor laughing watching you hold her hand

[@mikew252]

Lol love the sound effect for correct torque❤

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@krismcleod272]

I don't care what the internet says you are quite a funny guy 😁

[@dgreatst]

Thanks, most detailed video ive seen so far, good job!!!

[@mrcleto666]

Congratulations, best video I ever seen in youtube about hondas

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you 👍

[@joelvillalobos4279]

Great video man! Very informative and detailed. I will be following your process today as I swap my oil pump and timing chain. Thank you!

[@alexwinterz]

Helped me heaps mate, much thanks from down under

[@Semystic]

Amazing video! Will definitely be using it as reference when I do this job here soon.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@kadelarson2535]

I really want to build a K24 now.

[@themechanic6117]

Go for it 💪

[@blakewatts4067]

Ok I’ll double check my wires but I’m sure they are good. But there is a fan switch wire in the front that I just got rid of but I don’t think that would stop the engine from firing. The timing I thought I did alright because I even watched your video to double check everything I did smh. But I’ll look everything over and get back w you. Thanks again I really appreciate ya

[@ADR69]

Holy shit dude I'm getting pumped for this let's do it.

[@themechanic6117]

Hell yeah, I'm already recording the next part 👍. It's going to look 😍😍

[@jasonmariani1258]

Excellent mechanic

[@jonnycruz9705]

Awesome in-depth video. Thanks brother! 🤙🏽

[@erickcodbo3369]

Thanks u , u help me when my boss didn’t.

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome 👍

[@acura1384ify]

Hey professor good video thanks... my cam gears pully arow all points mach just not the timing chain gold links it is nesesary to mach the gold links of th chain with the cam gears ?

[@themechanic6117]

It's not necessary but the colored links on the chain help to make sure it's correct

[@BigDog50001]

Excellent job on this Jonathan, I would never work on those Hondas, way too complicated! ;)

[@mcdus78]

This is so satisfying.😄

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@Reds45blues29]

I love your sense of humor 😂😂

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks, just trying to have some fun while making videos lol👍😂

[@bazisharoto8897]

Baazi. Hsroto

[@bazisharoto8897]

Baazi. Hsroto

[@bazisharoto8897]

@@themechanic6117 baazi. Hsroto

[@EXOVCDS]

Not an interference fit engine? You moved the crank quite a bit to get it lined-up. The kid is MINE!!! LOL

[@themechanic6117]

Looking back at it I should have rotated it the other way(shorter distance) but there was no p2v contact 👍 . I don't doubt that it is your baby 😂

[@johnruel1220]

El mejor video que e visto hasta el momento

[@samsaverino8159]

Great video very thorough explanation

[@mcballer______]

Clean 🙏🏼 the longer bolt goes on top of the chain guide holder I had the same problem but good job man keep up the good work🙏🏼🙌🏻

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching

[@mahmoudsankari3842]

My engine needs a vtc actuator the part number for my engine is 14310-RZA-003 would the 14310-RBC-003 FIT instead?

[@k24you]

8.20 i can se your tensioner going out and in when you turn crank. My was the same. It's that normal ? My was also clicking

[@themechanic6117]

Yes that normal

[@ktcgarage8572]

And the winner of the award for best actor goes to......... Haha great vid. I wanted to see the fight after the baby is someone else’s Can’t wait for start up Bet u def can’t wait

[@themechanic6117]

I don't deserve an award lol. No fighting here...that's on the Jerry Springer show 😂

[@kashifmalik-go6oc]

Very Very good & professional Video👍 keep up the good work 👏

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@riccoc.8891]

Excellent work dude..

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@georgebonney90]

Nice work man,i swear u had me laughing my ass off,thank u I needed that

[@themechanic6117]

😂glad you enjoyed it. While I was recording I wasn't sure of people would find it funny or just think I'm crazy 😂

[@luis241661]

bruh the cat noise scared me at first idk y 😂

[@themechanic6117]

🤣🤣👍

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Loved it Jonathan! 👍😂😂😂 Super job on the timing too! It's looking great!

[@ivaylotinev1461]

Great video man

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@iceman681000]

Awesome video I like your meow torquewrench . Sorry you were not the dad 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@themechanic6117]

Lol thank you and thanks for watching👍

[@riccoc.8891]

Great work man, do I have to replace the spockets and if so do the guides and spockets have to be Honda OEM?

[@manhete5009]

Wow el mejor video del mundo mill gracias

[@themechanic6117]

👍🙏💪

[@rogerlam1385]

Is this the same engine in the 08 crv? Or similar

[@karlosmccluster7654]

The sound effects😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@themechanic6117]

😂👍

[@lancelotkillz]

Bro I'm straight cracking up w the cat noises 😼😼 hahaha

[@themechanic6117]

Glad you enjoyed the video 👍thanks for watching

[@pinoRay]

I have a 2013 Accord Sport and the other side of the cams do not have those cam pins where you insert the drill bits. Any advice how to align both cams? Thank you

[@jorgearellano9346]

Phenomenal video!!!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@johnr154]

How bad would it be not to replace the timing guides? My rsx s is almost about 200k. I was just thinking about replacing the chain n tensioner n I also purchased drag cartel lower guides. Think I could get away from that?

[@themechanic6117]

At 200k id replace all guides. Its not only abiut how worn out they are but the plastic guides become brittle n break into pieces... That causes major problems. If you're changing the chain, do the job right.👍

[@philipdecicco4319]

I have a 2004 accord with a 5 speed manual trans., and timing chain. A shop told me I needed to replace the chain, but I was wondering if replacing the tensioner would be enough. It has 172k miles.

[@themechanic6117]

Chains develop slack over time. Changing just the tensioner does not fix the issue

[@chrishandlow7276]

Great video. Really helped.

[@greghandzel4811]

Nice video bro thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@hectorarroyo28]

Part# for the long upper timing chain guide?

[@themechanic6117]

14540RAAA02

[@hectorarroyo28]

Thanks

[@themechanic6117]

No problem

[@cobbysparks9891]

After setting everything and making sure the colored links were in the correct locations(two dots on cam gears and mark down at crank gear), I turned the engine a couple of rotations and back to lining the timing marks up but the colored links seem to be out of position. The tensioner is in place and everything but the colored links don't line up in the locations I set them up in any longer when I am at top dead center cylinder 1. What gives?

[@themechanic6117]

That's normal. As long as the timing marks line up then it's good. Every time the chain rotates a full revolution the colored links will be off by another tooth. Eventually they'll all align again but it would take many revolutions. As long as the marks (not the colored links ) line up it will be fine.

[@cobbysparks9891]

I just found out that after timing the system to the colored link, links don’t mean anything anymore. As long as the timing marks on the cams sprockets are correct. Apparently after so many turns they will line up again. But that would be 20,30,40 or 70 who knows? I got it right.

[@cobbysparks9891]

@@themechanic6117 Thank you very much. I appreciate you.

[@michaelb7862]

I'm looking at buying a car with the Honda K (K24Z3 LEV) 4 Cylinder, 2.4 L engine. Are there any issues that need to be considered? Honda Accord Euro (8th Gen 2008-2015) [known as the Acura TSX in the USA] using the Honda K (K24Z3 LEV) 4 Cylinder, 2.4 L engine. Automatic Transmission

[@lifeschoice6235]

Loving the cat noises lol

[@callmeoriginal7074]

after i did this my check engine light came on? does that mean it wasn't timed correctly ?

[@themechanic6117]

Well what's the code for the check engine light?

[@ballesteros11]

What tool is used to remove/install left chain guide? I noticed it wasn't a 10mm socket.

[@themechanic6117]

I think its a torx bit. Not sure what size.it shouldn't be difficult to remove

[@stocklifekustomz7189]

What chain do I use for a k20 k24 set up

[@themechanic6117]

A k24 chain I believe

[@stocklifekustomz7189]

@@themechanic6117 thanks so much I also use a key 24 timing chain cover for the same set up to right

[@themechanic6117]

Yes you'll need a k24 timing cover

[@Ruben901]

So everything is good until I line up my crank mark to my mark on the chain....the top two are aligned, my crank is TDC, but the gold mark on the chain does not line up with the dot on the crank brocket....any ideas?

[@Ruben901]

So I just also want to add that I installed the chain with the tensioner, everything at TDC, top two marks aligned and top two chain marks over the dots, Crank pulley at TDC but chain mark not on the dot (maybe 2 tooths off) I placed the tensioner and circled the crank 1 time and both lines align with each and the crank is at TDC. So does this mean it didn't matter if the chain marks didn't match up? The only thing that matters is alignment of lines and crank at TDC?

[@themechanic6117]

Align all of the timing marks first and then install the tensioner . Once the cams are lined up on top turn the crank which ever way you have to to get it go line up with the timing marks.

[@xpacmaner23]

wow. This video helpful so much!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@marcustavolacci537]

Does the engine have to come to to adjust the timing?

[@themechanic6117]

It's going in my crx, it's tight in there. I do believe the engine has to come out to do timing work....

[@DirtyGarageTx]

I’m having issues doin mines hen j set timing for the lower crank I can’t get it to line up soon as I put tension with the tensioner the crank roll over a hair so the bottom isn’t 100% lines up an can’t figure it out .any idea?

[@themechanic6117]

Does your chain have colored links for lining up the timing marks?

[@DirtyGarageTx]

@@themechanic6117 nah I wanna say who ever had this motor prio to me had it changed at some point. ,no gold or black links an no markings

[@themechanic6117]

Is it possible to buy a chain that has the colored links? If not you'll just have to count the links. It's normal for everything to move a little once you install the tensioner. As long as the chain stays on the correct teeth it'll be fine.

[@DirtyGarageTx]

@@themechanic6117 anything is possible with the Klarna app lol but yea I am using the chain that was in there im looking at oem currently the reason I ask was because I’m been told NOOOOO it needs to be 100% lines up then I’m hearings it’ll be fine long as it’s not jumping teeth as you stated as well an yes everything stays on tooth no jumpin firm tension as well

[@themechanic6117]

If it doesn't jump teeth then it's 100% fine. On any timing job I do it's normal for everything to move a little once I engage the tensioner. As long as it doesn't jump teeth anywhere then it's fine.

[@markferraro5250]

Thanks for video very good meeeooowLol

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@TheMaxi748]

Did you have the plugs in?

[@themechanic6117]

No

[@TheMaxi748]

@@themechanic6117 I’m doing this job but when I put the drill bits in the back , the cam lines still don’t line up. Its off by a tooth so when I try to put the two golden links on the chain at the 12oclock position on the cams, the chain doesn’t reach. I’ve tried moving the intake sprocket counter clockwise like you did in the video and it lines up for the chain but as soon as I let go of the ratchet the sprocket springs back out of time. Do you think removing the plugs will help have more liberty when moving the sprockets around? Pleaseee help man I’ve been stuck for days thanks for the video

[@themechanic6117]

I always pull out plugs when I doing a timing job . It makes adjustments much easier. Try it without the plugs and see if things line up . The cam gear are usually going to want to spring out of alignment, that's normal for it to be out by a tooth. Rotate it till the marks line up and install the chain. The chain with keep everything in place

[@TheMaxi748]

@@themechanic6117 thanks for the response I will try this tomorrow man

[@felixvalentin1618]

is it easier to do this with engine in the vehicle or out ?

[@themechanic6117]

You can do it with the engine in (in most cases) . The engine being out is always the easiest

[@DiamondScuff]

Every part of this job becomes more frustrating with the engine in lol. Do able but not as easy.

[@jonathanlanuza7258]

Does this apply to K20 also

[@themechanic6117]

Yes

[@1989purry]

Man i just bought a new set but my new chain do not have the mark link so ther eis no problem with that ?

[@themechanic6117]

As long as the timing marks are lining up and you have the cams locked it should be ok

[@johnr154]

Dope video man!!!!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks 💪

[@k24you]

Great video.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@jamesgallant5670]

Hey dude , what size drill bit are those???

[@themechanic6117]

I can't remember off the top of my head but i think i mentioned it in the video...

[@lancelotkillz]

Yea he mentioned it

[@blakewatts4067]

I have a crazy question about my 12 civic si. On my k24z7 I replaced the camshafts with skunk 2 drop ins and after installation now my car will crank all day but will not start. I’ve replaced sensors and even ecu but still nothing? Could the cars timing need to be set differently or something? I know if anybody knew it would be you. Thank you

[@themechanic6117]

If the car ran fine before the cam install why would you go changing all those parts? Put the original parts back on to start with.

[@themechanic6117]

Sounds like you messed up the timing of the engine or you forgot to plug some things back in.

[@blakewatts4067]

Or what kind of things might not be plugged back in? Also on my autel scanner when checking IM everything came back in red except misfire and ccm wish I could send you the pic of it to explain better but I’m lost with this car and it’s been almost a year in the works lol

[@blakewatts4067]

@@themechanic6117 I can’t because the original cams were bent when got the car

[@themechanic6117]

Bent cam?? How is that possible?

[@bryanrodriguez8730]

Are you sure the drill bit was a 3/16 and not a 5/16? The bits you’re using look bigger then 3/16

[@themechanic6117]

Im pretty sure its a 3/16

[@logankd4640]

Dude good video but remove the dumb cat noises! Distracts from the good information you give.

[@themechanic6117]

Sorry. Some people enjoy the comedy some people don't. It's a very minor part of the video. Not a big deal.

[@kevinshawntrolitzsch2100]

Smoke like a Marley xD Coffee filters are best and cheap rags for cleaning stuff. Keep it up, man. U are inspiring me, thanks a lot. #Miaow

[@turbokefhatch9144]

U didn’t degree that motor ? Dc 3.2 I have that same set up but I hear u have to degree motor after install

[@themechanic6117]

Nothing is adjustable...whats it matter if degree it? I have a DC pinned exhaust gear that won't allow it past 40°

[@turbokefhatch9144]

The mech a nic same here I have the sk2 exhaust cams adjustable but I thought u have to degree that motor after install those cams

[@90slegends49]

Can we use k20 top chain guide?

[@themechanic6117]

Yes

[@90slegends49]

@@themechanic6117 to remove the vtc, is it must to rmove the cam?, or can we remove vtc without removing the cam?

[@themechanic6117]

Im pretty sure you can remove the cam sprocket without removing the cam shaft

[@seansk8310]

Is the k24a type s has a balance crank?

[@themechanic6117]

Im not sure what you mean..

[@seansk8310]

Ok I wanted to know if the k24 type s motor crankshaft is balance I was told that the rsx type s has a balance crank and what do u think about the k24 type s jdm engine? Ur opinion?

[@themechanic6117]

@@seansk8310 every crank is balanced to a certain degree . if it were not balanced the engine would destroy itself.i dont know anything about jdm engines give my opinion on them.

[@lancelotkillz]

I think he means balancing shaft

[@branbailey3239]

1:05 I literally cried as I realized i had to take the cams/rockers out to add that honda bond lol.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes i had to take it all apart again because i initially forgot that also...

[@branbailey3239]

@@themechanic6117 i gotta tell you man your videos have pretty much made my swap possible. Thanks allot!

[@Zaberdutton]

@The mech a nic is it absolutely necessary for Hondabond to be placed there when putting the engine back together? My engine was bored to 86.5mm and both block and head surfaces were machined and it's a complete K20A2 not a K20/K24 is the Hondabond absolutely necessary in this case?

[@NeutronPerformance]

Bro your funny as shit 😂

[@themechanic6117]

Just trying to entertain lol. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@adolfogarcia9296]

great mechanic saddly he is not the father, nothing is perfect in life!

[@HORSEDICKoMPEG]

great vid!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@Kidd-Alex]

👍👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

[@pacific7775]

And it turns out that...you are ...not the father

[@themechanic6117]

😂😂👍

[@jeremyjohnthompson5187]

why are yah saying 40 degrees vtec? its VTC, not VTEC. vtec is the duration system, that thing is the VTC actuator.

[@themechanic6117]

Did I say vtec?? I can't remember. Just a mistake on my part. It is vtc

[@jasonmariani1258]

The cat? Comon

[@heribertogomez5191]

weird cat noise

[@mrsamsung8184]

I don't know dude ...I don't see any resemblance ....I think she may be cheating on you... As a matter of fact my friend lives in her neighborhood and he sees this one guy leaving her house in a black BMW an awful lot at weird hours..😺😺😺

[@ckelly9747]

Man is this contraption a clock or a motor. 8 rinki-dink marks required to time this wind-up ⏰️ clock. I got money, not time. I'll use repair shop to get mine done. All that time and 💰 money for 250-300 hp...gtfoh...

[@themechanic6117]

300whp in a crx that weighs 1,960 lbs... that car will be like a bat out of hell lol .

[@lilloaa]

Those cat noises are really annoying.

[@themechanic6117]

Sorry for the inconvenience