Timing belt alignment 2001 Honda SOHC VTEC 

Thank you finally someone who showed how to correctly set the timing belt tensioner

Just the video I was looking for , much appreciated was having trouble checking if crankshaft pully marks were alined while piston 1 is at tdc , thanks a lot guy.

This video is superb and caters for both the novice and the pro.Excellent step by step tutorial and with suitable caveats in place.Good quality camera work and lighting.Roll on to the next one.

Matt, another great work. I have a Honda with mechanical SOHC and the procedure is exactly right. Thanks for sharing again another fantastic video. Greetings from Spain =)

Damn man, it’s an old video but about the only video out there I was looking for! Freaking Win! Thanks brother!

Great information man, a quick cheat I have learned is/if you are doing the T belt for service purposes that means the car is perfect talking timing wise so what I do is of course set my timing marks than mark the T belt to the cam sprocket/s and crank sprocket that way I know exactly where the timing belt is (I mark it where it's best for me), than when I get it out all I do is transfer the marks from my old T belt to my new T belt, and wallahh is in the exact same position. Of curse I turn it at least three revs to make sure I have the correct tension and to check over my work (my marks though won't line up till Chinese New Year).

Great video. Straight to the point and explained very well

Your videos are really starting to look very professional, it's great to see you have learned the power of editing. So many video on youtube would be so much better for a bit of editing.

Hey, great video...helped me out a bunch...kept hooking the spring and it made the belt to tight, savvy. There are always things that only experience can teach...Thanks again. D

Very good man, I like the way you explain things and that you kept double checking your work as you should. Im in the middle of doing the same job and used your video as a reference to make sure im on track. thank you very much.

I like how you triple and quadruple checked the timing marks. I do the same. Plenty of times i have began the procedure of installing a new timing belt and the crank or cam gear is 1/16 off left or right and throws the entire belt off 1 notch either btdc or atdc....twin or quad overhead cams are even more of a pain in the ass....... accuracy is important to get it right! Nice job

Burping the coolant system is very critical on the 1.7 L. If any air is trapped in the idle control you'll have a very high idle. Great video.

The way this guy explains everything 🙏thank you

Omg thank you for this video it helped out so much tried so hard to find a video that explains tdc

I have this car and I'm due to this job and others. Nice one Matt.

Because of you I have it down and I understand it completely. Thank you 🙏

Great video hey I 100% agree with your take on novice people doing this Job. I've done dozens of timing belt kits all on Honda cars. You HAVE TO get those marks lined up perfectly especially once you Tension the belt. I see alot of people screw up on the balance shaft belt and forget to use a long Bolt to Lock the balance gear in place and then they have an Engine that vibrates really Bad.

I have a 2005 D15b . Took it out of junk yard. Need to do TDC. Great video! Thanks!

Excellent video as always. I've never done one, but I like how you recheck after each stage to be sure nothing moved once it was tightened. Other than seeing another example of timing marks this was my greatest take away. 

I like how you know what you're doing. You're the one that showed me that it's never just the head gasket. But if I want to learn and destroy my engine I will in the name of learning. lol

Fantastic video! Helped a lot. Thanks

This guy’s explanation is clear. If you have troubles with this particular repair, I recommend a HAYNES Repair Manual for the make, model of your vehicle.

This video was dead on. Glad I found this. Thanks from Ohio

I hope you changed the crank seal on that puppy, for the looks of it it was leaking, great video!!

Dead on, right on the mark, perfect timing video. Thanks.

I gotta give it to Honda, they do make things pretty easy on their techs, for the most part. Also, thumbs up to the owner of that particular Honda for keeping his exhaust system stock! I have a feeling that there's more going on with that car than just a timing belt, though... ;)

beautiful,will done good video and info as always thanks matt.

Great video. Thanks matt.

Great Video Matt

great job with great video and great teaching thank you

Great video and very helpful. Thanks so much.

Thanks for another great video! I really enjoy watching your channel!

Great video and helped me out a lot. Thanks!!

I liked it Matt.

Hey man,I just watched your video of you working on a 2002 civic ex just like mine. I have a problem with this noise constantly coming from down below my crankshaft area as if the tensioner is to tight, which I think it is but not sure. And I'm have a ( p1361, TDC sensor 1 noise ). I changed the sensor and it stop turn off on me while driving and also stop hesitating to start and lost of power. After installed the sensor the check engine light when out after driving a few minutes but , it came back yesterday.. If the timing belt is too tight, will it cause the issue that I'm having with the code ( p1361,TDC sensor 1 noise) ?. Also there are two Mark's on the lower timing belt cover, there is one that you were looking through from the top with the ( V ) And there is another that's right underneath the (V) that you were looking through. Both of them should be used to catch the time, right?

Hey Matt, Fan of your videos and like really appreciate the help you are providing. I recently changed the timing belt on my 02 accord DX 2.3 L 4-cylinder and after running for about a day I heard my belt rubbing against something. Turns out it was walking off the Cam and rubbing against the cover and the balancer belt. I used a kit with new belts and tensioners and water pump. There is good tension on the belts. However when I rotate the engine by hand it is still walking off the cam until it starts to rub against the balencer belt. I read that it could be tentioner bolt or bent cam bolt, not sure how i can check the cam though. as far as I can tell it seems straight. Hope you can help point me in the right direction and keep up the good videos!

Great video, Thanks

like always master d right way to do things 👍🇵🇷💪🏻💯

Another great video, I just finished binge watching all the videos on your channel! I am sure ill have to go back and rewatch some as I dont think all the information was retained. Is there a schedule you follow on releasing videos so I know when to look for new ones?

DEFINITELY GREAT JOB

Looked easier than that 03 Focus we used to have lol took me all day. Great vid Matt

My VW is basically the same (sohc version) just way more awkward to work with. No expensive special tools required though which is a blessing.

Another great video. Did this engine not have a balancer belt? I just changed my timing/balancer belt & waterpump on my 2002 accord 4cy vtec engine...similar. the balancer belt is tricky though - the balancer pully has an alignment mark, but the balancer pulley could also be 180degrees out (who would have known?). Luckily i found the full service manual online (free), and was able to pick up on it.

Good step by step video, but I have one question is it not necessary to double check the valve clearances ?

Good video, I just noted that the engine belt is on the driver side on this, can it be a reason for it rotating counterclockwise since the transmission is backwards?

Glad to see solid timing material at your channel. This is like "must have" for channels like yours anyway. Although I also hope to see some weird diagnostic vid soon ;) If you are running out of ideas, don't have interesting cars - I can give you mine. Already spent 2 weeks diagnosing rough idle and no luck. But also no parts changed! And yes, again, this is not OBDII car. Can you think about any weird places where I can find vacuum leak? I'm sort of sure this will be pretty big vacuum leak in some mystery area that I cannot find (no, I don't have smoke machine) Is it possible that ignition system (rotor on cam, ignition timing managed by computer) can cause rough idle, but no drivability issues? And there is no misfires, they are easy to diagnose in 4cyl engine even without scan tool.

Does the tension side of belt indicate correct engine rotation mine is on the right (clockwise)? Good video and tips

If the engine is turned over but not run the valves can still be bent? 2002 Honda, If the head was replaced and the timing belt is still in place is there anyway to find the timing mark on the bottom pully without taking the belt pully and timing belt cover off? Doesn't TDC come up twice, compression and exhaust/intake? then looking at the timing mark you have to look at the valve positions otherwise your spark could be on the wrong cycle?

Nice job on the T belt change. Good info too. seems like most cars are interference engines these days.

Matt, Great content and great vid! But you know me, I like the ones that have a little mystery in them! LOL!

Thanks for your video sir 😊

Thank you and I don't know if you still answer questions or are still on here but I recently on my car worked on they had to change stuff around the timing belt and now it sounds great but whenever it gets to 4000 RPMs it'll jump when I'm driving it but if I keep it under it's fine is that to do with the timing belt

Nicely done Matt!. Have done many of these over the years and they are pretty easy. Did this one come in for a routine TB replacement or did it break and come in on a tow truck?

I remember doing my non vetch Civic and the hardest thing for me was getting a way over tightened harmonic balancer off. I did have to chuckle to myself when you said to disable the ignition system to turn over the engine because this was my first timing belt change I turned over the engine by hand about 4 times and checked the marks before going onto testing with the starter motor and rechecking the marks before I was 100% confident to allow the engine to run. I can't remember how long it took me and to be honest I didn't care as long everything was ok as this is one thing that you do not want to screw up!

I really enjoy your videos. I learn even though I don't know squat about cars. Was wondering if you could tell me is $265 plus tax a fair price for a power steering and serpentine belt change on a 98 Nissan Maxima? Seems pretty steep. Even I know belts don't cost that much. Thanks in advance.

Thank u man

How much would you estimate it would cost to buy all your pulley parts timing belt and tensioner replacement and to have them all replaced if you have your own parts and you’re just having them installed by someone?

very nice

I did this, first time, but I think I set my tensioner too tight. I makes a humming noise at idle. F22a1

Thanks good mechanic

Thnk you very much 👍

If I'm in the middle of nowhere and had a blown head gasket can I use the same gasket clean it up then use spray paint as a gasket seal if nothing else is available

I don't understand , Does this tensioner does not move once it's torqued , What compensates for wear as the spring no longer has tension ?

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I was wondering if you could tell me. I jumped in my car drove 2 blocks, it drove fine to the store shut the engine off and when I came back to start my car it would fire up but bog out and die every time the same way is it my timing or is it a different problem I have an 2001 Honda civic DX 1.7L

Camshaft torque specs?

I think the reason a lot of people want to see the disassembly is they want to see different ways to remove the crank pulley bolt

Would it be easier to remove all 4 plugs so the engine turns over easier, or not really..?

Wht side should th timing belt be put first front or back didnt see that here?

Where is your workshop, address please, I want to get trained working with you.

Hi Matt, Your positive to negative comment ratio is way too high so I need to balance it out a little :-). Great video, as usual, but I do have two observations. I would always recommend replacing the cam seals and crank seal at a timing belt install, especially with intervals getting higher on recommended replacement. Also, you don't mention that while the crank TDC is crank TDC, the cam(s) will have two possible conditions. TDC at compression, or TDC at exhaust. Cams will have some sort of marking such as "up" to indicate which is the TDC position. Less critical on a single cam engine in terms of consequences, but still an issue on a single cam engine depending on ignition trigger mechanism. I would make some sort of mention of this as typically the cam marks are 180 degrees opposed and hence symmetrical in distribution around the diameter of the pulley. Keep up the good work! Robb

I'm about to do my 01 d17a1 lx civic but I read where you shouldnt use the vtech belt on non vtech but when I get on amazon to order its confusing cause on one post itll say it fits my vehicle then on others its says it doesnt but they all say in description that parts fit d17a1. Anyone know if the vtech and non vtech timing belt is the same.

If the timing is just a hair off top dead center before removing the old belt, can you turn it clockwise (backwards) just a hair to align the marks? or do you have to turn counterclockwise at all times? I noticed you backtracked the crank by a hair which is why I asked. Thanks so much for this very nice video!

The Schrader valve cap on the A/C low pressure side is missing.

What engine is this you working on?

How do I get other videos the same as this one

Good

The kerning! the kerning! THE KERNING!!! THE KERNING!!! AHHHH!!!!!

How do you allign cam if its off and belt is off?

No balance shaft on that one. My 2000 accord F23A4 is a lot different.

What happens if there is a broken tooth for the crankshaft position sensor

If my crank only turnsf front or back 180 but won’t go the whole 360 going forward y

Need a video on repairing the tensioner bolt hole, Someone before me strip the hole out now what?

Didn't know about the bottom mark??, thanks

Lol litness test nice!

You are amazing. I was stuck trying to get my new belt on, but I just couldn't get it to fit. the instructions for the kit I bought told me to attach the tensioner spring before putting the new belt on. I did some googling, stumbled upon your video, saw that that wasn't the way to do it, and now have my car put back together with everything working and sounding just right! Thanks for a great video!

My Litmus test is forget it . If it needs a water pump or a timing belts spend the thousand dollars or junk it

How do you get his email address?

I followed all the steps but seems like the belt is too tight I hear a whooping sound

Hey Bro can you make your video like Chrisfix !

dude. so here is where im at. i need to get/make some special device type tool to sort of straighten a couple few of them rod and spring things that are on the engine. They are under that big cover. is like my motor was not in alignment. should have done a proper alignment before taking on this belt job. So you should ad that in your next video. You know the next video you are going to show us the special device tool and get them rod springy things to get unsticky. Because that is where i am stuck. didnt even bother with all this blah-za-blah that you are talking about and i did mine way faster than you. way faster. Just cut of out belts with knife then just slap the new ones on. And do it real quick. who cares about all these stupid arrows and nonsense, those are just cosmetic to make the engine look more like a racer engine. So lets see this magic tool and how to use it to get these things moving freely again. Ok thanks mister.

your oil pan are missing 2 nuts at 7:02

I have the same car... I recently changed my timing belt.. While changing, i noticed that the old belt was not alligned.. It was half teeth advanced. Now when i am trying to install it in total alignment, it either goes half teeth retard or advance.. What could be the reason and what's the solution of this problem???

So instead of going to tech school, how would an individual learn to do things? I opened tires, started to change oil, did brakes, struts and not much by going over videos. There's no alternative to experience. There are people out there atleast me who benefits on seeing of opening of water pump. Ha One has to start somewhere. Even you started from zero once. I won't be forcing you to make videos, it's your channel. Even the crummiest videos have views, likes Since you are not paying for storage of videos, shoot and upload, stating informal/uncut

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