Quick note, putting in a separate comment for visibility: sticking the drill bit through the access port on the side of the block for the balance shaft is not optional; it's actually required. I know you did so anyway, but I wanted to explain it for anyone who might be tempted to skip this step. The balance shaft pulley on that side is driven through a gear reduction. What that means is you can have the mark on the belt-driven part lined up yet the balance shaft still need more rotations for it to line up within the engine! The drill bit in the access port allows you to probe when the balance shaft inside the engine is in the right place, as you can't tell that only by looking at the belt-driven wheels.
It's all about the while you are in there with these flip cars. I'm doing a volvo now that needs a water pump. Of course it runs off the timing belt. So I figured change the belt, water pump, seals etc. It is to the point now where I might break even but I figured I have not done one before so it's a learning experience on how to time an engine. I want to prove to myself I can do it.
Whoa that was a complex timing job, and this is an old car! I cant imagine how it must be now, although most everyones moved to chains thank God!!! 😄💕👍
I just want to say your "how to videos" are up at the Top of Quality. Your video on how to bypass the starter relay on a Toyota was really helpful, being that I own a Camry that wouldn't crank one morning. I have been driving it almost a year without the relay I just have a horn button mounted to start the car.
It took me a moment to remember why that balancer shaft needs to be in time. Of course, that shaft spins counterweights to smooth vibration. So the counterweights of that shaft need to be in time with the moving weights of the crankshaft, reducing net vibration.
Whoever plans on trying to replicate this job. I’d highly suggest you loosen the cam bolts while the timing belt is still on so you don’t need to mess around with holding the cam with a drill bit or using the wrench to hold it. Secondly, I wouldn’t skip out on the balancer shaft seals as the the front one(left side) pops out sometimes.
This brings back memories. My ex had one with the 4 wheel steering. I changed the timing belt. The crank bolt was very, very tight. Cool car, but not very good gas mileage for a Honda. I was disappointed.
Thanks for making this video; looking forward to more Prelude content! A few years ago when I did this, the best/only resource on UA-cam for timing belt on Honda H/F engines was based on an Accord, which is of course F-series and only single cam. I really appreciate your explanation of the two different tensioners and how and when and why they work, because it can be a bit of a head-scratcher the way they're interlocked by being on the same shaft and how you can't put the timing cover back on without first undoing the tension-holding nut again.
Honda should bring back the Prelude... but have it made by BMW. And also make it a SUV. An EV SUV. Yeah, that would make sense. Wouldn't every Honda Prelude fan want that?
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"I apologize for not being able to get a shot of what i'm doing" - Might I suggest a Director of Photography, a videographer, a gaffer and a best boy grip for those dolly shots.
9:17 Water pumps have a weep hole that used to drain any coolant that might make it pass the bearing so it's normal to see some coolant flowing out of the water pump. Just kidding! That's no weeping that thing is gushing!
He did not . . . My advice you should always support it. His excuse was because he was going to be up and down with the lift but that’s no bueno…. Always support the engine put the new mount and keep working but never leave it hanging by one mount. Smh
I would prefer to see a space where a spring should be rather than have a spring and what?? The f*** did this spring come from? Cars have 6 times more springs than I thought necessary or possible and I stopped counting.
Whats the purpose of this, we cannot see everything because you are not showing everything in detail. You are not explaining in detail.. so that we can replicate this..
Quick note, putting in a separate comment for visibility: sticking the drill bit through the access port on the side of the block for the balance shaft is not optional; it's actually required. I know you did so anyway, but I wanted to explain it for anyone who might be tempted to skip this step. The balance shaft pulley on that side is driven through a gear reduction. What that means is you can have the mark on the belt-driven part lined up yet the balance shaft still need more rotations for it to line up within the engine! The drill bit in the access port allows you to probe when the balance shaft inside the engine is in the right place, as you can't tell that only by looking at the belt-driven wheels.
I love my Prelude. Thanks for teaching some mechanic out there how to do this.
It's all about the while you are in there with these flip cars. I'm doing a volvo now that needs a water pump. Of course it runs off the timing belt. So I figured change the belt, water pump, seals etc. It is to the point now where I might break even but I figured I have not done one before so it's a learning experience on how to time an engine. I want to prove to myself I can do it.
Watching intentionally, learning. Thanks 🙏. From Pacific Northwest Oregon.👍🏻👌👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I genuinely enjoyed this episode as well as your others. You do a great job explaining....bad jokes and all lol
Meh... I'm here for the bad jokes mainly... LOL
Whoa that was a complex timing job, and this is an old car! I cant imagine how it must be now, although most everyones moved to chains thank God!!! 😄💕👍
I just want to say your "how to videos" are up at the Top of Quality. Your video on how to bypass the starter relay on a Toyota was really helpful, being that I own a Camry that wouldn't crank one morning. I have been driving it almost a year without the relay I just have a horn button mounted to start the car.
It took me a moment to remember why that balancer shaft needs to be in time. Of course, that shaft spins counterweights to smooth vibration. So the counterweights of that shaft need to be in time with the moving weights of the crankshaft, reducing net vibration.
Because, of you Ratchets my car is still running thank you.
Damn great explanation on everything 👏 great camera angles and you explaining it as you where doing it helps out alot!
Having had 2 Preludes I am enjoying this. I never did any technical work on them so this is educational. Excellent clarity and explanations
Looks like an expensive job changing that timing belt although you got it done pretty fast.
Whoever plans on trying to replicate this job. I’d highly suggest you loosen the cam bolts while the timing belt is still on so you don’t need to mess around with holding the cam with a drill bit or using the wrench to hold it. Secondly, I wouldn’t skip out on the balancer shaft seals as the the front one(left side) pops out sometimes.
This brings back memories. My ex had one with the 4 wheel steering. I changed the timing belt. The crank bolt was very, very tight. Cool car, but not very good gas mileage for a Honda. I was disappointed.
Thanks for making this video; looking forward to more Prelude content! A few years ago when I did this, the best/only resource on UA-cam for timing belt on Honda H/F engines was based on an Accord, which is of course F-series and only single cam. I really appreciate your explanation of the two different tensioners and how and when and why they work, because it can be a bit of a head-scratcher the way they're interlocked by being on the same shaft and how you can't put the timing cover back on without first undoing the tension-holding nut again.
You do good work appreciate your videos thanks
Can't wait for you to start working on the 5th gen. I have one I need to swap it's engine.
This is a really good video!! Thanks for making it. Looking forward to more!
Oh yes; one of those old backwards turning engines.
Honda should bring back the Prelude... but have it made by BMW. And also make it a SUV. An EV SUV. Yeah, that would make sense. Wouldn't every Honda Prelude fan want that?
Haha, yeah. I also like sarcasm.
Hey, it worked for the Mitsubishi Eclipse…No, no it didn’t 😢
Honda makes much more reliable cars than BMW. So definitely no
I love that you got a dig on the Supra, the Eclipse and the Mustang MachE all one post.
This guy is awesome!!!
Much easier when you have a lift 😊
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Thank you very much for sharing it
Take care and have a great Evening with all your family around you
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From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
Welcome back master
Doing same on my 98 Honda prelude. Should have left the crankshaft seal alone was not leaking.
Excellent video. Thank you. I'm glad I retired when I did. Way to involved for a old fart like me.
"I apologize for not being able to get a shot of what i'm doing" - Might I suggest a Director of Photography, a videographer, a gaffer and a best boy grip for those dolly shots.
Serious action !!!
R&W: and then you just replace this tensioner
Me: I can change the oil!
Great video. maybe in the next video you can explain how an engine that at 90 degrees connects to Transmission.
Great channel, a very comprehensive explanation thanks.
(Why do I keep thinking about Diego from Awkward Puppets ???????)🤭
Enjoyable video. Thanks
Great video
9:17 Water pumps have a weep hole that used to drain any coolant that might make it pass the bearing so it's normal to see some coolant flowing out of the water pump. Just kidding! That's no weeping that thing is gushing!
Ahhh a Honda Prelude... That's not molested by terrible AFM mods and front end not completely smashed in and living in a junkyard.
Excellent video
5:13 how did you remove the crank pulley so easily? Mine is so so tight!
My car has an automatic hydraulic tensioner. Comprised with a zip tie, but have a new one. Not oem $160, gmb $ 60
whats up with the red c5 rs6....video video video
Very nice work !
Lol that crank bolt was finger tight
Hey hey hey!!
Nice work
Very nice video
Yay!!!!!
That is my favorite 90s vehicle
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I don't know, but seems Toyota timing belt, heck even the chain, are much easier. But, I never did this on Honda, just Toyota
how you know its a ccw engine?
Did you have to support the engine when removing the motor mount?
He did not . . . My advice you should always support it. His excuse was because he was going to be up and down with the lift but that’s no bueno…. Always support the engine put the new mount and keep working but never leave it hanging by one mount. Smh
Almost seems like it would have been easier to drop the engine before doing all this work.
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I would prefer to see a space where a spring should be rather than have a spring and what?? The f*** did this spring come from?
Cars have 6 times more springs than I thought necessary or possible and I stopped counting.
Note to self: Never buy a Honda Prelude
Whats the purpose of this, we cannot see everything because you are not showing everything in detail.
You are not explaining in detail.. so that we can replicate this..
The alternator's stator seems toasted: i.imgur.com/JCJkYIe.png (2:04)