2.0 Timing Chain Problem at 61,000 Miles?
#21
I was hoping to get the timing cover off this evening, but it looks like I either have to lower the engine a little or "modify" the structure to remove the large bolt in the middle of the cover. Seems it's ALWAYS something...
#24
A jack under the oil pan with a flat piece of wood. Remove the 3 bolts on the mount and you will be able to move the engine down a little. If you need to raise the engine you'll need to remove the 2 mount nuts.
#26
Already have the accessory belt tensioner out; that access hole was convenient. Just that long bolt holding me up but will have to wait until tomorrow. I think I saw in one of the videos that the timing chain cover gasket loops around the motor mount bracket for whatever reason. So, I may have to remove the whole enchilada anyway.
#27
Already have the accessory belt tensioner out; that access hole was convenient. Just that long bolt holding me up but will have to wait until tomorrow. I think I saw in one of the videos that the timing chain cover gasket loops around the motor mount bracket for whatever reason. So, I may have to remove the whole enchilada anyway.
Reminds me of my mechanic days back in the 80's and 90's. Put a lot of timing belts or water pumps on Hondas. Every time I did one I would think, "What idiot designed this so I have to take the front engine mount loose ?"
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#30
When you put the bolt for the belt tensioner back in I suggest having a magnet on your socket extension.
It turns out to be easier than it looks to drop the bolt into the gap, it ends up inside the frame. I was lucky the local dealer had one in stock.
I am kind of surprised you got it out without jacking the engine around, On my 2.2L there was no way.
It turns out to be easier than it looks to drop the bolt into the gap, it ends up inside the frame. I was lucky the local dealer had one in stock.
I am kind of surprised you got it out without jacking the engine around, On my 2.2L there was no way.