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For allllll who had a problem with this video...... U guys are insane.... he showed direct view to each port removed..... even using one hand you were looking at it as if you saw through his eyes.... thanks dude. Great video
Thanks Brian. This wasn't the first video I watched on changing a 7th gen Civic timing belt but, it was the first one I watched that got me there. Clearly you know what you're doing enough to make a video, no missteps, no looking and wondering what the next step is and some good tips along the way.
I think youtube has trolls who just vote videos down because they are hateful and probably are pissed because they don't understand what you are doing and that is their way of coping. TY! For your time and sharing your knowledge!
I've done this job before. Brian did an EXCELLENT job of filtering all of the possible information into a concise "get 'er done" video - with nothing more then OUR help in mind. He's not taking all the extra time to make these videos with an eye solely focused on himself... duh! He's doing them for US! So before anyone struts their stuff and starts pounding their chest in criticizing him for technical shortcomings, consider the overall picture. Thanks Brian for ALL the extra time you spend in consideration of others. You're a stand up guy! I'm VERY appreciative of ALL your videos. THANK YOU!! ;)
Thanks a bunch, guy! You're a life saver. I never would have attempted this without this video. While I still needed a little extra instruction once I got down into the timing belt (after a few days of wailing on the harmonic balance bolt) it was much easier than I had anticipated.
Thanks. I've put in an insane number of hours of frustration to learn my trade. I find balancing that with humor is absolutely mandatory for good health. ; )
Brian, you always make the best vids. Whenever I get a car that is foreign..to me, I always check your channel first, whenever other people have a video I always choose yours. I have no complaints on this video or any others. Thanks as always!
In particular, I like that your video is short, and to the point. I got a little lost, but if I watched it again I could probably do the job. I agree with another commenter that it would've maybe helped to have someone else hold the camera, but then again, maybe they wouldn't be as good at getting the exact shots you needed.
This was very helpful in combination with another video I watched I had no problems with the job. Especially appreciate the advice for heating the crank bolt. Worked like a charm
Hey Brian, thanks for the video! I also live in Washington or Oregon, and yes, it never stops raining. Great video. There's a couple of Civics and Accords in the family. I've been thinking about trying to tackle those timing belts because it's always 900 to 1200 bucks at the shop. Really appreciate your sense of humor too!
Hey Brian, i watch heaps of your vids. I found you early this year when I started my automotive course you have heaps of great tips and stuff and your humor is great! keep it up
lol I can appreciate that. When making these videos I'm requested to make as much content as possible including many details. Personally, I'm like you in just wanted the basic essentials and not much filler material. Fortunately for you, you can skip ahead if you need to in order to find the info you need.
When you use a light for video, a large, close light source gives way better soft lighting that keeps everything illuminated, with fewer hot spots. Those rechargeable multi-LED trouble lights you can buy are great, if you remember to take them off the vehicle before the customer drives away (don't laugh, it's easy to do). When the light source is large, you don't get the sharp deep shadows or bright spots that are often seen with normal flashlights. Great job, Brian.
If it's raining everyday, you live in western Washington! LOL Here is the Honda repair that every Honda owner needs to be aware of and ready to perform! So sad our American tools can't always get the job done (even with a higher cost)! Another great video!!
It's kind of a mechanical fuse like you say on the drive gear for the timing belt, but just a convenience for service and simplicity for the harmonic balancer.
Hey Brian, the last time i did a timing belt was in my 76 Pinto MPG, 2.3, i never even took the harmonic balancer off. The new belt instructions said don't pry on the belt but i just sprayed lightly with silicone in that area and i did pry slightly and it slid in, bottom line was it worked. Remember the Pinto, better than the Vega anyway, Vega was 3 gallons of gas+ a quart of oil
I have done more than a few dozen timing belts for family and friends but I am not a mechanic by trade, But spending 5 years in college for Mechanical Engineering has taught me , find the right person to help you fill in the informational gaps. You have done this quite well, along with a twist of humor. Nice job. Thanx! PS. Get someone else to hold the camera next time and I think you have a future in RU-vid tutorials.
@83budda Make sure to get the alternator belt tension and and bolts tight. You may also want to replace the alternator at the same time. The circuits are protected from shorts to ground but NOT from an alternator that overcharges. Slipping belt can cause this as well as internals coming apart inside.
@blackwaltz13 The UP on the cam wheel should be aligned with the notch behind it. That should be done before taking the old belt off and the crank mark will be easier to find after that. The belt should not be over tightened or it will fail early- and make a lot of noise. It actually wears out the idler pulley, water pump etc. pretty fast and when they fail the belt falls off.
Thanks. I'm not worried about a thumbs down now and then. I know I have room for improvement. If anything it keeps me humble and gives me something to work on/improve.
Thanks for the post man. I have a 2001 that needs a new cover gasket, but most vids are for 5th and 6th gen. Looks like a pain in the ass compared to older models. Thanks again
Good job on a one man video. You could consider a hat, forehead or eyeglass type camera to free up your other hand. Also pre mounting small high power lights to help eliminate a need for flashlights. Try TigerDirect or other sites for affordable items like that. I joined Bizrate (a business member club on TigerDirect and get even better prices, even on sale items). Anyway thanks for helping me to see what I'm in for when I change my 2007 civic EX timing belt soon. I've already got about 140K miles on it. Keep up the great videos. Thanks, mphII Holmes Inc
Very good video. Was helping some mexican buddys to replace thought I.new what was up p. I seen this video for a.little knowledge and was more ignorant than I thought. But now I got it gonna help replace belt and pump tomorrow thankks for the help
@hectorbetanzos82 That is high risk high reward. Another high risk high reward method is to support the breaker bar and socket and then hit the starter momentarily. Thanks for sharing that here.
Turn anti clockwise till the marks line up on the cam (top pulley) Replace the belt and then rotate crank twice (cam -top one will rotate once) as a check that you did it right.
@idkfrofro I don't own a Civic. I drive a Cummins Turbo diesel. It does pretty good on gas too. I also have a CBR F4i it's even better on gas. It's silly to use something that's 4.8 tons to haul you around when something 0.1875 tons will do the job and is more fun.
Great video, thanks a lot. I wouldn't have been able to do the job without it. I also used the DIY on the civic forums to supplement the job. If you ever get the chance to do some videos for the Mercedes 190e let me know!
@xosamixo1989 The belt is MOST LIKELY off 1-3 teeth. Some rare outliers (statistics) are an unplugged cam sensor, or the worst case scenario is an alternator belt that wasn't tight enough. If your alternator overcharges it will make your tachometer not work, the temp gauge not work and the green key on the cluster flash. Make sure the alternator belt is tight by tightening it until you can twist it on it's longest run 90 degrees or quarter turn and NO more than that. Let me know what U find
awsome thanks a lot! ill be referencing this video all day tomorrow i have to do my head gasket along with water pump and timing belt, i may do the oil pump too my motor is at 118000 so i might as well do it all.
@uraijit I've had my days of violence, rebukes, and conflict. I was right, I was proud, I wasn't happy and always had to look over my shoulder. Thanks.
Ahoy Brian great vids. Whats dealer book time and your time to do this job? My FSM seems to have some extra steps that I am not sure I need to do after watching your vid. Stay gold.
