Honda Civic D Series Timing Belt Replacement (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of the most complete D Series Timing Belt Replacement video on KZhead. It includes the replacement of the timing belt, water pump, cam seal, and drive belts. It also covers how to tension the belt as well as many of the issues you might run into when doing this job. Tools are called out during the entire procedure. Links below to special tools and additional information.
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As the owner of an EF Civic, my hat's off to you, Eric. I want to keep my car forever, but if I paid the dealer for everything, I'd surely go bankrupt. I bought a BIG ASS set of tools a couple years back and decided to learn this stuff myself. Your videos have played an immense role in helping a poor guy like me, enjoy his car to a level he normally wouldn't be able to. Everyone thought I was crazy, hanging onto what is now a 28 year old car, but I am undeterred; I have you (among other excellent car KZheadrs [shout out to Jon Widmer]) showing me the way.
BUT I AM UNDETERRED. I just started my journey with the purchase of a 1993 Del Sol SI, clearing my half of the garage so I have a 10x20 space to stuff it over winter with just enough clearance to take the hood off and get to work.
@@dakotapatterson4306 Fist bump!!
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well, i can only agree :D i join you guys with a 28yr old Civic EJ6 that i really enjoy driving a lot. But you are right... if you let all the maintenance do workshops.. it costs you a lot. So I'm very grateful too for those videos. Thank you Eric!
@@Astronomiespechtler Welcome to the brotherhood! haha
Thanks for the 'common man' tips with the jack. It helps you connect again with the guys that don't have a lift.
I have a lift and I still prefer a floor jack for engine support. That way I can keep the car at the exact height I want it and just move the engine around.
This is straight up classic EricTheCarGuy, awesome video
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This is possibly the best explanation of doing this job! Even tho I’m a mechanic this is my first time doing a d16. Watched your video to see what to expect and this was so detailed that it was a walk in the park just because I watched these vids. Thank you!
Well just changed out my friends waterpump and timing belt on 1997 Civic. Your 2 videos are the best I found and most easiest to understand. You made my job so easy and the car runs better than it ever has! Major thanks to you! 👍
A big thank you to Eric the Car Guy. I'm not a mechanic by any stretch, but I spent six months at KZhead University watching videos before attempting a timing belt/water pump replacement on my 1998 Acura EL (D16Y8). This two-part video was one of my prime resources. Thanks to a lack of certain length/size sockets and tools, along with having to do it from the ground underneath the car (which my arthritic back didn't like), checking everything two or five times, as well as having average (or less) mechanical skills, it took me three days and two hours to get the job done. I did the crank pulley bolt first as per Eric's recommendation. That took two hours of trying it manually and with a corded impact driver before I finally got the impact driver on square and it zipped that bolt off. At the end of the job, what a feeling when I turned the key... and it started!
😊 ok😊
Thank you for the step by step video. It gave me the confidence to do the job. I did the job just like you did the video and the job went perfect! No more leaky water pump...runs great!!
You are very smooth and have a wonderful voice. Your instructions are well organized too. Thanx.
Excellent video! Changed timing belt, tensioner, and water pump on my newly acquired 99 EX this past weekend. Turned out great! Thanks!
The first time I did this it was a bit of a nightmare with the tensioning of the new belt. Hopefully part 2 clearly shows how to tension the belt. After my first job it was simple. Absolutely simple. This is a great video. It should give anyone wanting to do this in their pajamas all the confidence needed. Kudos ETCG for empowering so many people. I hope you know what a service you are doing and know how appreciated it is. I wish I had this video 12 years ago when I did my first D series timing belt.
Install tensioner pulley with bolt keeping the spring pulled all the way out. Install belt (start at cam and crank sprockets, then water pump and finally the tensioner pulley), then loosen tensioner bolt so that spring pulls the pulley against the belt. Rotate engine around several times to ensure everything stays in time, then set back to TDC #1 cylinder. Loosen tensioner bolt, then rotate engine by about 3 teeth on the cam sprocket, which should take up all slack in that front long run of belt between the cam and crank sprockets. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt, and you're done. Rotate engine around a few more times to once again ensure that everything stays in time and the belt doesn't try to skip teeth anywhere.
Eric, sorry to comment so much, but you should win a YT award for this upload. Its beyond wonderful.
Eric, I just wanted you to know that today I changed my timing belt with the guidance of these 2 videos. I have a 97 civic and the top timing belt cover was off when I bought it. Well something got in there and chewed up a section of the belt so it had to be replaced. Thanks for the quality content and details! I'm going into 2019 with my car thanks to this.
Was awesome to wake up to a notification for a long format Honda video. Loved every minute!
Dude! Love how you get straight into the whole process by breaking the crank bolt loose BEFORE Removing the BELTS! everybody else has you break everything down and or completely off the motor before removing the harmonic pulley. Unless you have a variety of tools that you plan to use in removing the crankshaft bolt.... leaving the belts on and breaking the bolt loose first thing, makes life a little bit more enjoyable as you begin the process. Thank you for the help and the knowledge to take the job on with some confidence
These videos that have been released lately are the ones I miss seeing on your channel. Keep it up.
Thanks for the advice and info it was very helpful keep up the good work!
That camshaft oil seal install was sooooo satisfying.
I appreciate how you work on Honda engines especially the D series in particular its common and reliable.
I paid for the accord video manual and it helped me do the job properly on my car. That was 9 months ago and no leaks or anything! I dont even have a civic but I just like to see Eric work
Erik, I like your vids because you don’t add minutes of BS before you get to the meat of the vid. Also, your lighting is great, the videos are in focus and steady. So many others KZheadrs are a mess. I’ve learned sooo much. Thank you!
Extremely well explained. Well done. Thank you for the clear instructions!
Thank you for making such quality videos. You’re the best Eric!
just rewatched this video.. thank God for people like you man this brought a tear to my eye i did all this with some homies and a couple of sleepless nights but we got it done, appreciate your channel bro🙏🏼
Old school Eric the car guy stuff! Today is a good day!
Eric, you are the best Honda mechanic on KZhead. And this has to be your best Honda video of all time. Amazing!!
2000 Civic, water pump started weeping, changed the timing belt, tensioner and Water pump. Thank you, Eric
Good Video but Christ, I didn't know I was going to have to disassemble the entire car to change the water pump. I'm surprised I didn't have to remove the steering wheel, back seat and the spare tire to change this pump.
Oh dont worry that's in part 2 lol jk.
@@pinkfiffty3094 The back seat bolts are 14mm
Stop bitching that’s not even that bad do a water pump on a Chrysler 300 lmfao behind the timing cover leaks into the oil pan
Make sure you take the gas out the tank
If this water pump job is too difficult for you you may want to switch to any nissan with a vq based engine.
Thank you for the extra videos Eric!!
Me and my dad did this job in about 6 hours thanks to this vid. First time I've ever done something like this on a Honda.
Yay, finally an old-style EricTheCaryGuy video!!
Love these long format videos. They're badass!
You do make it look easy. Thanks Eric!
This was Today!!!! You are a blessing!!! My brother's Honda timing. I wanted to change it for him. Then I needed help. You came along by miracle posting a day after my needed question where to turn. Thank you!
I'm happy to help. Thanks for the comment.
@@ericthecarguy Oh SWEET-! Thank you more for the reply.
yours are still the most detailed videos. thanks
I already changed 2 cam belts on my 2 civics, both D14Z4 but I will watch this video again. I may learn something new. Well done Eric. I'm pretty sure many of your viewers will be over the moon.
may i ask what the symptoms are?
Did you bend valves ? My timing belt broke the other day and im atressing
@@f3rb3rg3r i dont know why but youtube didn’t notify me about your question. The car didn’t have any syntomn, the time was up to simply change the timing belt.
@@justinmcquaid9763 I don’t know why but youtube didn’t notify me about your question. No bent valves because the timing belt disn’t snap, the time was up to simply change the timing belt.
Better late then never lol, sold it last year.
Eric this could be the sharpest video AND informative post Iv'e seen yet.
Thank s for all the professional and educational videos you have gave to us on KZhead through the years . Your channel has been a blessing and we deeply appreciate your time and dedication . Thanks a million :-)
Thank you!
Something tells me you've done this before HA HA. ECG -- THE HEARTBEAT OF CAR REPAIR!!!
Awesome! Well done! I can't put into words how much this video has helped me. Perfect, so much better than auto part store explanations, lol. Thanks😉
Glad to see you again in KZhead! Eric! 👍🏻
Thanks for this and the other part 2 video. I was able to do this job on my daughters Honda Domani (Civic). I had to get a mechanic to loosen the crank bolt for $50, but was able to do the rest myself. Just had trouble with air pockets in the cooling system but was able to solve easily. It also took a while for the fuel to come through because I had the car on front jack stands for 2 weeks.
this is the kind of car lots of DIY people would own. Your video will be very helpful.
its a very sensible car its just not very exciting
One of the best how to videos I've ever watched.
Eric is such a great Tech !! Knows all the tricks!
Just finished up the timing belt job with the help of your video! Thank you for all the knowledge and being so clear and thorough in your vids! My 99 civic has no more leaks from the water pump and all new belts 🙏 Stay dirty Eric 🤣
Eric those milwaukee tools are amazing, and your videos. You're the man....
Saved my butt again. Thanks Eric the car guy
Eric, we really appreciate you taking the time to do these Videos, I do not stand a chance in comparison with your knowledge on cars. I know this is 5 years old video but just maybe no one told you about when taking loose or tightening the Alt Belt. I noticed why it was so hard for you to loosen that belt. The adjusting slot is straight and because it does not have a curve in the adjusting slot, we need to loosen the other nut on top also because it is not allowing the bracket to pivot up or down as needed, this is the reason you had to give so much force to move the Alternator, if all bolts had been loosened it would go so much easier. Thank you again for all you do for us! I must have watched both parts at least 3 times when doing the timing belt on my sisters 99 Civic. I could never have done it without! I am 73.
This is what I call perfect explanation, thanks budy
Great work, Eric - patched that to the TV and the kids watched it! 👍🏻
Very clearly spoken individual. Awesome video!!
Yay for good ol ETCG engine repair videos!!!! =D
a great video, with a perfect video quality , with the good focus ! All is perfect ! its rare.
Thank you for the very detailed video.
Wow, this is by far the best auto mechanic channel on you tube. Super informative and a total pleasure to watch. Signal to noise is off the charts. Gives me enough confidence to do the TB change myself. Stealership price of TB change is close to $1K.
Loving all the Milwaukee Fuel Line usage. I have that same monstrous 1/2" impact and it has never let me down yet. It gets a bit heavy towards the end of a work day, but it takes everything out like butter and it saves some time from grabbing an air hose.
I agree, it is heavy, which is why I usually only use it for heavy jobs like crank bolts. I have a lighter 1/2" that I use on wheels. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks Eric! Just what I was looking for!
I miss the Honda videos. Welcome back. I miss my civic too 😥
Got to love working on older Hondas :)
I BEE WAITING FOR ONE OF THESE VIDEO ERIC THANK
By far the best video i've seen explaining multiple ways to remove that bolt. I think most can agree thats it ridiculous what Honda didn't just make the cover so that you don't have to remove the whole pulley to change the water pump. All they had to do was split the the bottom cover into two parts. I mean really Honda
Thank you for this video. I was recently given a 98 Civic, which I have put into place for my son's first car. The car is California car in fair shape for its age, with only 64,000 miles and runs very well. However, I had no service records and did not know anything about how long ago the timing belt had been replaced (if at all) and did not want to take a chance on what could be a 23 year old belt. I would consider myself a hobbyist wrench. In my younger days I did a lot of work on 60s and 70s cars to include engine and transmission jobs. However, I haven't done much other than change oil, minor tune ups and brake jobs over the last 30 years and every car that I owned that needed a timing belt, I had done. The Chilton manual was worthless in giving instruction. Your video not only made the job possible, but provided the confidence to do it right. I have better than average tools, definitely not professional tools, but was able to improvise as the need arose. The only place where I slightly deviated from your instruction was in Part 2 in the installation of the woodruff key. After a few failed attempts of installing the pulley over the key and knocking it off, I installed the pulley first, lined up the keyway then inserted the key. Once again, Thank You!
I just did it that way myself. I turned the crank until the keyway was bottomed out at 6 o clock so gravity could help me hold it in line. I walked it up with one finger, then when I couldn't go any further with just my finger walking the key, I used my other hand to stick a skinny torx head driver next to my finger, and used the torx tip to work the key the rest of the way into the hole, then I turned the pulley back to 12 o clock to line up the pulley timing marks. Easy peasy
very nice videos Eric, thank you for sharing your knowledge
excellent video and narration, your the tops Eric, thank you.
Outstanding job awesome have a good time
Just finished doing this repair after sudden water pump failure gotta give you your thanks for the great video everything is in working order except my ac tensioner that's acting a little weird which I'll get fixed.. Thanks a lot for the video!!
“It seems mostly drained out now” is the quote of the day! 😂😂 how many times have I internally said the same thing and then watched another 2 quarts come out! Man- wish I would have known about the rear cam marks back in the day! Back when I was a younger buck I did this job on my 80 cvcc 1500 DX, and ended up 180* off. 😡🙄 the cam had 2 marks on the front and I obviously wasn’t paying attention to the piston location...anyway, lesson learned. Love the additional info you provide. My OCD wants to clean each of those parts your removing😂😂
O G ! Eric is back! Miss these videos thank you
I appreciate how you tell us the actual socket sizes. That right angle Milwaukee is skookum too!
So happy u back on Honda
Thank you, great instruction, I am a fan of this channel.
Eric, I just bought 92 Vigor. Id love to see a video like this on your Vig! =) love your channels BTW
Eric I've just done this on my brothers 99 civic this past summer! Please more videos of this civic!!!
Check the description. I've done a lot of videos on this Civic that you might find helpful.
Excellent vid as usual . The best how to,s on the net
Awesome video! Thanks for making it and the expert advice.
Erich always like your videos keep it up man.
I love these types of vids you do.
I bought the massive Makita version of the electric impact wrench you used. They are powerful tools. Nothing on my rusty Tacoma has stood a chance yet. 😁
Ezzzza!! Yet another awesome video from Ezza the Great.
New to this Eric....What a great teacher...I’m in now...
Thanks for this vid, 'bout to do this job on my 00' HX. Hoping to keep her alive much longer, she's still driving awesome at 260K!
I feel like this is a real return to form you know, Eric. These sorts of videos are EXACTLY how I found your channel. I wanted to do some work on my car, and didn't know how, so looked up a video tutorial, and there you were. Dark Matter Pikachu is very cool, and certainly interesting to watch now that you've got me, but you never would have drawn me in with that. Never have I sat down at the old google machine and typed "video of car being modded".
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the feedback.
@@ericthecarguy Thank you for the video! If I end up with a Honda Civic D series, I'm coming right back to watch it again.
Great video im currently doing d16 engine swap on a vtech to non vtech turbo and you made my timing dought go away!! Very clear the way showed us!!! Thank you bro!!! I didnt realize a vtech didnt have a crank sensor so have to swap oil pumps. Just some info if didnt know. Thanks again
Big thanks! very helpful, thinking about do it on my litle Concerto.
This helped so much thank you
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
I hate the crank bolt, I was able to keep mine in good condition on my 05 Acura TL but had to heat it with a torch.. it broke or bent 2 breaker bars... Eric I also just dropped the subframe to install new clutch set, flywheel, rear main seal and axle seals. Then moved up top to do new valve cover gaskets, spark plugs and valve adjustment. Thanks to your video on the valve adjustment for the TL, I no longer have a random misfire. Thanks for content take care
Thank you very much for the comment. BTW I don't recommend heating a crank bolt. You can melt the front seal, or cause other damage.
@@ericthecarguy Now you tell me.... J/K got a new crank seal it was melted...
High sustained torque (breaker bar) is not as effective at removing stubborn bolts, and in fact is more likely to break the bolt, as compared to repeated short high torque impact blows from an impact wrench.
@Haz Cat damn
Great video, can't wait for part 2
That will drop tomorrow.
You are so professional.
Well Done! Best that I have seen.
"its seems mostly drained out so im just going to remove the water."....gush of coolant LOL. This has been the one video that I have been looking for, changing the oil and possible water pump in my Kia!
Thanks for the info I just did the oil pump
So far halfway through dismantling the timing cover, whole top end is done with about half of the lower. I’m still on the serpentine belt that goes around the alternator but I’m not cutting them due to the previous owner having replaced them a month before I bought the car off of him so I gotta go through the process of gingerly taking them off. Timing belt snapped sadly but despite having a few hurt knuckles and a half of a combination wrench, it’s been a cake walk thanks to the video 👍🏻
Excellent, well done , great video easy t understand. Thanks
You are very detailed and clear
I had a Toyota Paseo years ago kept it long enough to do three timing belt changes. They were very easy to do. The first took longer but the next two was like less than 30 minutes. I also had to change the crank seal on it once.
A very informative video. No bitching about quirks about the industry, thank god
Great Video Eric! VG step by step narration and camera views. That Honda has a solid valve cover. Honestly some of the slightly crusty fasteners next to the open engine seals is kind of scary.
Thxs Eric goood stuff you do a nice way of telling how and what too do and not, waiting for pt 2...
Friday.
great job and thanks from morocco
Nice to see a video on a D-series since my girlfriend has an '05 Civic with 120K miles or at least 110K I forget, but it's on the original timing belt. Past due by both time and mileage. I drive an '85 Celica so I am not used to ever seeing videos on fixing things for a car I'm actually going to work on. And your repair videos are actually thorough enough that I'd feel confident doing it.
Holy crap. I'd change that belt immediately or else goodbye engine.