Hi All
New member here. I have a 1993 Accord SE coupe with 2.2 litre motor. I'm hoping there is a quick and easy way to replace the cam seal. Was hoping I could just zip-tie the timing belt to the cam sprocket, (making sure the timing marks are correct of course), remove the cam sprocket bolt, slid it off and then work the old seal out and replace it with new. Or, am I just wishful thinking that it can be done this way. Or, will I have to attack this by removing the timing belt and all the inconvenience this entails. The timing belt and water pump was replaced about a 1-1/2 years ago, so do not want to disturb that install if I can cheat with the quick and easy method. My concern isn't taking it apart, it is with re-sliding on the cam sprocket and what is involved with the belt tensioner when putting it back together. Is there some give to the tensioner when I lift the sprocket up and back onto the cam end? Will I run the risk of knocking the timing out by doing it that way? Are there any other issues that can/will come up that I should worry about? Thanks in advance for any advice. Cheers

 

You could put some lube on the belt and tilt the belt up with the high side toward the sprocket but I would not recommend it. This may damage the belt or put you out of time . When I worked as a mechanic on any vehicle and had to pull a cylinder head I used to spray the belt with carb cleaner and slip it back on. I had one that this damaged the belt. You have to be prepared to time the belt if needed.