Great video. Thank you. As someone mentioned earlier, get the Lisle Harmonic Socket. It is worth its weight in gold, zips the pulley bolt right off. Take it from someone who has spent days trying to remove a Honda bolt before.
That bolt was a lot more difficult to break free than any bolt on my 1967 Camaro that is full of rust. I thought the breaker bar was going to fail. I am impressed with the toughness of that breaker bar.
@Engineering Guy, When I did mine, I counted fifteen (15) 10mm hex bolts and one (1) 14 mm hex head bolt. You had stated 14 10mm and 1 14 mm. Just wanted to let everyone doing this job not to miss the one 10mm bolt in the circle area after removing the solenoid valve body 🙂
I’d like to say,…. Thank You very much. I’m about to do this job and your video was very well described. After watching it 3+ times, I feel confident I can complete this job. Many thanx to you 🙏🏼
nice video thanks. i been trying to change the gaskets on the cylinder head and every other gasket i can reach but i dont know how to take the timing chain off or if i have to take it off
I made a video on how to remove Honda and Acura crank bolt. With the special socket and the Milwaukee electric impact took me 3seconds to break it loose.
yeah i cracked my cover.... getting it welded tomorrow.. i missed one more that's on top of the vct solenoid... its hidden right up in that cubby hole at the top.. nobody's fault but my own and of course appreciated this video.. really nothing good out there on doing timing or taking off the cover at all
You do not have to replace it, but if your timing chain needs replaced then the tensioner probably needs to be replaced as the spring inside the unit will fatigue.
What happens if the timing chain tensioner key hole is way off the hole alignment even when I turn the crank shaft counterclockwise a little to try to decompress it to put a new tensioner in to replace
I just had that happen to me 2 months ago. I think the tensioner over extended. My link was rotating the wrong way. I just unbolted it and took it out. You have to be careful so the plunger doesn't just shoot out. I then had to buy a new one to reinstall.
To insure the correct timing, replacement of the chain and sprockets is the only way. Typically it's the chain, but I recommend replacing the sprockets while everything is apart.
Great step by step video, would suggest possibly turning off the air compressor until needed as the background noise is really loud and makes it difficult to hear you.
On the other side of the cams, opposite the gears, there are holes in the cam pulse plates. When you set the cam to time, you can put a dowel in that hole and through the hole in the cam cap and it keeps it in place while you put the chain on and tensioner and all that. One hole in each cam. I used Allen keys. (You can buy the actual tool by looking up Honda cam lock pin) Remember to take them off when you are done putting the whole timing assembly back together.
@@engineeringguy6774 I read this chain should last the life of the vehicle. i have an 05 tsx 190000 miles, seems to run great. have been contemplating doing the chain tensioner as preventive also may need as I notice some oil consumption. how did you know it was time to replace the chain?
The engine would lose power in 5th gear, typically around 45 mph. The car had around 170k miles, so I figured I should go ahead and do something about it before it got worse.
@@engineeringguy6774 Did you have any engine error lights for the camshaft position sensor or MAP sensor? I have a 2010 Acura TSX 2.4L i think it's the same engine as your Accord and I'm having the same exact issue. The engine wont rev past 3000 RPMS and if I try the car just shakes and feel like its losing power. I changed the MAP sensor and one of the Camshaft sensor and still issue is occurring. Thinking I might have the replace the timing chain. Thanks for the video!
@@DOUBLE0SEVUN I did not have any error lights. Mine would still rev to a higher rpm and would drive fine if I kept the rpms high. I only had issues at low rpms and in 5th gear.
I bought individual parts. I bought almost everything from Summit Racing. I paid $90 for the chain, $39 for the tensioner, $155 for the Variable Timing Sprocket, and $45 for the cam sprocket. The gaskets cam from O'Reilly's Auto parts for under $10.
I'm 2/3rd way through this process and feel the pain/brotherhood/annoyance and obscenities. Laughter and tears all at once.
Great video. Thank you. As someone mentioned earlier, get the Lisle Harmonic Socket. It is worth its weight in gold, zips the pulley bolt right off. Take it from someone who has spent days trying to remove a Honda bolt before.
Couldn't stop watching this, I was rooting for you to break that damn bolt free!
That bolt was a lot more difficult to break free than any bolt on my 1967 Camaro that is full of rust. I thought the breaker bar was going to fail. I am impressed with the toughness of that breaker bar.
Same ! I used this heavy duty socket designed specifically, for it, put an impact wrench on it and that came right off
Weighed sockets and a quality 1/2 impact is the key
@Engineering Guy,
When I did mine, I counted fifteen (15) 10mm hex bolts and one (1) 14 mm hex head bolt. You had stated 14 10mm and 1 14 mm. Just wanted to let everyone doing this job not to miss the one 10mm bolt in the circle area after removing the solenoid valve body 🙂
Wish I had read this earlier 😂 only took me 45 seconds to figure out tho 😂
I’d like to say,…. Thank You very much. I’m about to do this job and your video was very well described. After watching it 3+ times, I feel confident I can complete this job. Many thanx to you 🙏🏼
Good luck to you!
Good job now I can start to do my timing chain hope it's going to be a little bit easier for me
Nice video. I have the same mileage , about to get this done due to noisy start ups . Goes in next week .
nice video thanks. i been trying to change the gaskets on the cylinder head and every other gasket i can reach but i dont know how to take the timing chain off or if i have to take it off
I made a video on how to remove Honda and Acura crank bolt. With the special socket and the Milwaukee electric impact took me 3seconds to break it loose.
That dreaded Honda crank bolt!
The reason I keep a 6 foot length of iron pipe in my garage.
Lisle 77080 weighted socket on a half inch impact, will take it right off no problem.
yeah i cracked my cover.... getting it welded tomorrow.. i missed one more that's on top of the vct solenoid... its hidden right up in that cubby hole at the top.. nobody's fault but my own and of course appreciated this video.. really nothing good out there on doing timing or taking off the cover at all
For those that also break their cover (me, I did it as well LMAO) can pull one off an accord at a junkyard, mine came out to like 21 bucks.
When replacing the timing chain do i have to replay the tensioner too or is it an extra piece?
You do not have to replace it, but if your timing chain needs replaced then the tensioner probably needs to be replaced as the spring inside the unit will fatigue.
What happens if the timing chain tensioner key hole is way off the hole alignment even when I turn the crank shaft counterclockwise a little to try to decompress it to put a new tensioner in to replace
I just had that happen to me 2 months ago. I think the tensioner over extended. My link was rotating the wrong way. I just unbolted it and took it out. You have to be careful so the plunger doesn't just shoot out. I then had to buy a new one to reinstall.
Lisle 77080 weighed socket, slap it on a half inch impact and it will zip the crank bolt right off. 👌
Did you replace the guides too? What size allen key is needed for the guide the tensioner pushes against?
6 mm
What a work ! Thank you very much for sharing.
I like the waterfall nearby...
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When you take off engine mount bracket should I sit a Jack under there
I did not when I removed it.
Is chain tightening an option or is replacement the only way?
To insure the correct timing, replacement of the chain and sprockets is the only way. Typically it's the chain, but I recommend replacing the sprockets while everything is apart.
Great step by step video, would suggest possibly turning off the air compressor until needed as the background noise is really loud and makes it difficult to hear you.
Great video man!!! 🦾🦾
Also it is helping me. Thanks. I need to find that flippin 14 mm on the cover.... no wonder it wont come off.
How did you get the intake cam to line up? My timing looks the same as yours. It lines up at the crank but intake cam is off
On the other side of the cams, opposite the gears, there are holes in the cam pulse plates. When you set the cam to time, you can put a dowel in that hole and through the hole in the cam cap and it keeps it in place while you put the chain on and tensioner and all that. One hole in each cam. I used Allen keys. (You can buy the actual tool by looking up Honda cam lock pin) Remember to take them off when you are done putting the whole timing assembly back together.
@@fruitydudexDgot my exhaust side to fit but the intake side hole didn’t any suggestions ?
Did this in my car and now it won’t start do you know where I could have messed up ? I checked the timing and it’s good
Did you figure out your problem?
What was the problem?
How many miles does the Acura have? Mine is at 203k and my timing cover gasket is leaking. Debating if I should replace the chain as well.
Mine had around 165k miles.
@@engineeringguy6774 I read this chain should last the life of the vehicle. i have an 05 tsx 190000 miles, seems to run great. have been contemplating doing the chain tensioner as preventive also may need as I notice some oil consumption. how did you know it was time to replace the chain?
Mine was losing power when trying to accelerate at certain speeds.
@@seanjoy7131 that’s not the case for these k20 k24 timing chains, best to do it at around 160k miles from experience with these engines
Thank you for the details
Why did you replace the chain? And do all that work?
The engine would lose power in 5th gear, typically around 45 mph. The car had around 170k miles, so I figured I should go ahead and do something about it before it got worse.
@@engineeringguy6774 thank you for sharing the video. Changing the timing fix the loosing power?
@@engineeringguy6774 Did you have any engine error lights for the camshaft position sensor or MAP sensor? I have a 2010 Acura TSX 2.4L i think it's the same engine as your Accord and I'm having the same exact issue. The engine wont rev past 3000 RPMS and if I try the car just shakes and feel like its losing power. I changed the MAP sensor and one of the Camshaft sensor and still issue is occurring. Thinking I might have the replace the timing chain. Thanks for the video!
@@DOUBLE0SEVUN I did not have any error lights. Mine would still rev to a higher rpm and would drive fine if I kept the rpms high. I only had issues at low rpms and in 5th gear.
@@davidmatias7179 It did fix it. I have a feeling that it is more to do with the vvt actuator than the timing chain, but not for sure.
How much does it leak?
When I removed the vvt control valve, a little oil leaked out, but not too much. The same was true for the cover as well.
Do you buy the timing chain kit,how much is it?
I bought individual parts. I bought almost everything from Summit Racing. I paid $90 for the chain, $39 for the tensioner, $155 for the Variable Timing Sprocket, and $45 for the cam sprocket. The gaskets cam from O'Reilly's Auto parts for under $10.
@@MarkAwainy It's a 2009 Acura TSX
Hey what tool did you use to hold the crank bolt while you un tighten it. Appreciate you uploading this video
Probably 1st gear. I assume anyways. That or park if it's automatic.
Seems like a lot for me I’m still learning how to work on cars I’m probably gonna have to take it to a shop
theres 16 screws for the timing cover not 15
Yeah on Amazon it's number 77080 it would have gotten that bolt out in a jiffy
That you for the information!
good
how about just replacing chain tensioner?
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son of a gun to sob real fast :D