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This in non-bronco related but does anyone have any experience changing the timing chain on Hondas? I have an '03 Civic and '04 Pilot that will both need timing chains here in the next 13K and am considering accomplishing the job myself. Any thoughts?
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I don't know how different the honda is from mitsu... but I've done the belt on an eclipse... certainly doable on your own, but took just about all weekend!
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Are you sure its a timing chain? I thought that engine had timing belt. If so, it takes a few hours. I think the engine had to be supported and one engine mount had to be removed to get it on as well.
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i think they went to chain after '01 or '02.
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What engine? Also, it should have a sticker under the hood saying change the timing belt (XXXXX) number of miles. If its a timing chain, they were setup to be almost maintenance free.
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you will need to rig a lifting device to support the cams...you DONT want to get those screwed up! i've done a few on older hondas...nothing too new though.
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cool. i guess i will experiment on the civic before i try the pilot.
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Your 03 civic(presuming its the 1.7l not the hybred) is a sohc timing belt. Besure to replace the tensioner with the belt.
The 04 pilot is a v6 (sohc too) and it is a belt also. Check the bearings in the idler pullys for the timing belt, they often need replacing.
The 4cy is not too time consuming (half a day), the v6 allow more time. Also a good time to replace water pumps and any hoses that look deteriated.
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