I have a 1996 Honda Accord EX 2.2 ltr VETEC. I will be changing the timing belt, the clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing, and flywheel. I have and Exedy basic kit and a Sachs flywheel-after doing a lot of research it seems that this is as good as any other setup. I would like as much instruction as possible. Any help would be appreciated. Also, while I am under there, what other stuff that wears out at 160k miles would be good to be replaced?

 

I've moved this to General Tech - fit better here than in the new member section.....BTW - Welcome to HAF

 

There are several DIY's on timing belt and balance shaft belt replacement in DIY forum and some very good videos on youtube, ericthecarguy in particular, but others that are quite good.

I would recommend downloading the 94-97 Accord manual from Online Manuals post in DIY forum. This provides basic info from Honda and is very well arranged also w/ good diagrams.

One of your challenges will be removing the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer retaining bolt. It is a 19mm socket size, high strength bolt that usually requires torque from a high quality 1/2" air impact (> 500 ft-lbs rating). Alternatively a Honda Crankshaft Restraint Tool (Amazon, ebay, et al), good 1/2" breaker bar, 1/2" x 16" extension, and 3/4" cheater pipe (3-4 ft) to manually break the bolt. Don't underestimate this task, as it has beat many DiY'rs including yours truly. Right tools are essential.

good luck

 

Thanks, I have been prowling all the videos and together they seem to spell it out. I am first going to replace the clutch as it seems that the clutch arm is stuck to a very short movement and given the fact that the gear shift was seized-now it moves-I think the release bearing is shot. In any event, with 160k miles, a new clutch is in order. One other problem is that I tried to jump the motor and it being early and my being somewhat overwhelmed, I crossed the cables between the batteries. It lasted for ten, fifteen seconds, cables smoked a little. I charged up the '96 battery-properly-but now the radio and ignition are totally dead. Windows work, most lights work, bells and whistles work. I am hoping it is just a fuse and am focusing on this and the clutch replacement for now. I managed to get some pressure in the clutch pedal by reverse bleeding the slave with an 'ezebleed' syringe type tool $20. It is by far the most straight forward way to bleed the system but I think I will pick that up again after the new clutch kit is installed. I can never get too much advice and instruction so thank you for responding. Any thoughts errant or focused are appreciated.

 

There are two videos on ericthecarguy website that are about $10 each. One is for a 97 timing belt replacement. The other is for the clutch on a Acura Integra. The TB video will be identical to your car. The clutch video will give you a very good idea of what to do.

He makes good videos and definitely worth the investment.

If you run into specific problems or have questions, we can give you advice. The crank bolt is step 1 and the hardest part of the TB replacement.

As for the clutch, you have to take out the axles, so this would be a good time to replace any worn out suspension parts .