Need Help with Timing belt:99CivicDX D16Y7

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Qjonny, Apr 13, 2005.

  1. Qjonny

    Qjonny Guest

    I wish I would’ve found this place a few days ago and followed the
    advice on changing the timing belt using Paint marks on belt and
    cam,sprocket.

    Instead I did it like the manual said and also placed a long straw
    down in the#1 spark plug hole to confirm TDC. The car started right
    up..sounded fine. I took it for a test drive, everything seemed
    alright for the first 100 yards. Then the car stalled. It seemed to be
    idling low.
    Question: Do you think I’m one tooth off on the cam or the crank? Or
    something else? Any advice would be most apreciated. I feel like an
    idiot.

    I just pushed the car over into a parking place, till my 2 days off I
    got coming up. I did try and start the car and it started right up and
    sounded good. Thanks in advance
     
    Qjonny, Apr 13, 2005
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    Dasiy Guest

    Your off a tooth on the cam. I know it sucks, but take it apart and
    do it again. Pay extra attention to the cam marks. Also put a mark on
    the old setting..so you don’t line up on it again.
     
    Dasiy, Apr 16, 2005
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  3. Qjonny

    uriah Guest

    To be certain you can also use micro gage screwed in like spark plug
    which will give you exact TDC. Used to use them all the time doing
    motorcydle repairs.
    s
     
    uriah, Apr 17, 2005
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