does 1999 4 cylinder have balancer shafts

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Ray, Aug 10, 2005.

  1. Ray

    Ray Guest

    getting brave enough to change my timing belt on 1999 honda accord 4
    cylinder

    so far i have looked at step by step instructions for timing belt
    instalation off of the internet however this information was for early
    90's honda.


    everything i have seen looks fairly easy so far

    the tricky part is balance shafts

    I can not tell if a 1999 honda has balance shafts and the procedure to
    time them
     
    Ray, Aug 10, 2005
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  2. Ray

    motsco_ _ Guest


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    google.com is your friend.

    Why not go to google and get the instructions for __changing__ Accord__
    timing__ belt__ 1999__ and print them out? If the engine is the same as
    the '95, 96, 97 Odyssey, yes, there is a balancer belt. The instructions
    will tell you how to get it in 'time'. Have you got the special 50mm
    wrench for holding the crankshaft pulley while you apply 120 +++ ft/lb
    (more like 400 if some goof put LockTite on it) to crack it loose?

    Read this . . http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#crankbolt

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Aug 10, 2005
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  3. Ray

    Jason Guest

    Hello,
    I have a 99 Accord and I also have a service manual. The pictures in the
    service manual clearly show that the 99 Accord does have balance shafts. I
    advise you to buy a service manual for it. Another option is to take
    several pictures of the timing belt before you remove it from different
    angles. Make sure the camera has a flash attachment. Don't change the
    timing belt until you have the pictures in your hand. If you buy a service
    manual, make sure it has a picture or excellent diagram of the belt before
    you pay for the manual.
    Jason
     
    Jason, Aug 10, 2005
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  4. Ray

    TWW Guest

    There are two belts -- one timing and the the balance shaft. Frankly, the
    cost to replace the timing and balance belt, the drive belts and the water
    pump, adjust valves, change coolant at my local Honda dealer only cost
    $525.00. They know what they are doing and warranty the work. I would
    recommend it.
     
    TWW, Aug 11, 2005
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