Newbie from East London...with starting problems :-(
08-06-2014, 01:30 AM
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Yep, I changed myself, was straight forward...but I think the chain had to much tension :-(
08-06-2014, 01:32 AM
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To clarify, was the engine was running fine until just after you fitted the TCT ?
It is virtually unheard of for these chains to snap for no reason.
If the pistons and valves are ok then it is a straightforward ish job to replace, no need to remove the head (which is what your Honda dealer will say) just the sump, front cover, top cover,cams etc. Good luck.
It is virtually unheard of for these chains to snap for no reason.
If the pistons and valves are ok then it is a straightforward ish job to replace, no need to remove the head (which is what your Honda dealer will say) just the sump, front cover, top cover,cams etc. Good luck.
Rocker cover, sump, wiring loom etc
08-06-2014, 01:48 AM
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Good luck. Mine had holes in two of the pistons after the timing chain snapped. Have you done a compression test?
There's a potential mistake with the TCT where you pull the pin before tightening the bolts. That makes the TC too tight, and it snaps before long. I've always wondered if I did that to mine - but it was more like 2 years after so doesn't seem likely.
There's a potential mistake with the TCT where you pull the pin before tightening the bolts. That makes the TC too tight, and it snaps before long. I've always wondered if I did that to mine - but it was more like 2 years after so doesn't seem likely.
08-06-2014, 02:30 AM
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Unless you're a mechanic or done one of these competently before, i'd leave well alone and get a specialist to fit. FWIW I'm sure its about a 6 hour labour job,good that you already have the chain. As said, rare to snap so likely the pin was pulled whilst not tightened, or it didn't engage with a "pop" on the chain if you did it correctly (perhaps a faulty sticking TCT?) Bad luck, at least now you're in for the long haul ownership to make it worth it. What mileage was on the old chain?
With reference to your engine condition, this is where it could be better to get a compression test, even a proper strip down to check for any kind of slight damage. Otherwise, death to it may only appear shortly after things seem "ok" with your chain fitting. Tread carefully and pay for it to be checked over
With reference to your engine condition, this is where it could be better to get a compression test, even a proper strip down to check for any kind of slight damage. Otherwise, death to it may only appear shortly after things seem "ok" with your chain fitting. Tread carefully and pay for it to be checked over
08-06-2014, 01:28 PM
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Unless you're a mechanic or done one of these competently before, i'd leave well alone and get a specialist to fit. FWIW I'm sure its about a 6 hour labour job,good that you already have the chain. As said, rare to snap so likely the pin was pulled whilst not tightened, or it didn't engage with a "pop" on the chain if you did it correctly (perhaps a faulty sticking TCT?) Bad luck, at least now you're in for the long haul ownership to make it worth it. What mileage was on the old chain?
With reference to your engine condition, this is where it could be better to get a compression test, even a proper strip down to check for any kind of slight damage. Otherwise, death to it may only appear shortly after things seem "ok" with your chain fitting. Tread carefully and pay for it to be checked over
With reference to your engine condition, this is where it could be better to get a compression test, even a proper strip down to check for any kind of slight damage. Otherwise, death to it may only appear shortly after things seem "ok" with your chain fitting. Tread carefully and pay for it to be checked over
Mileage is 110K, im going to do a proper strip down, Ive removed the sump, and head, cams and camshaft rods off today, need to order in new plastics guiders/rods as one has been bent, causing the the chain to snap.
I estimate the job to be completed on Friday, as I'm spending only a few hours on the engine after work.
I need to get hold of a decent exhaust system as I have everything apart, any recommendations? not to loud (just in VTEC would be nice :-)
Not to expensive plz :-)
08-07-2014, 12:17 AM
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You're going to need to check for bent valves, if you cant see them visibly then do the following:
Turn the cylinder head upside down and pour some petrol around the valves (make sure the cams are off first), see if petrol manages to get past them and out the inlet/exhaust ports. Replace which ever ones are leaking.
Additionally you might need new rocker arms/cams, inspect all for damage such as cracking etc.
Ensure if there has been piston contact that the damage is only cosmetical to the pistons.
Joe
Turn the cylinder head upside down and pour some petrol around the valves (make sure the cams are off first), see if petrol manages to get past them and out the inlet/exhaust ports. Replace which ever ones are leaking.
Additionally you might need new rocker arms/cams, inspect all for damage such as cracking etc.
Ensure if there has been piston contact that the damage is only cosmetical to the pistons.
Joe
08-07-2014, 11:59 AM
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Bad news...:-(
Engine is gone, there is a crack in the bottom end where the guilds go, don't think it can be repaired, the head, valves are fine, but I need the bottom end
Anyone know where I can source one?
Or a new engine
Worst case, might have to strip the car down and sell for parts :-( and buy a new one
Engine is gone, there is a crack in the bottom end where the guilds go, don't think it can be repaired, the head, valves are fine, but I need the bottom end
Anyone know where I can source one?
Or a new engine
Worst case, might have to strip the car down and sell for parts :-( and buy a new one
