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red96Integra805 · 11-24-04, 07:25 PM

is it possible to do the timing belt,drive belts, valve adj and waterpump on your own instead of using a dealer??

has anyone done it?? is it hard??

ive gota 96 non vtech ls integra

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**shivers** · 11-25-04, 01:05 AM

It's not extremely difficult, but it's not a walk in the park either. If you have a Helms, a couple friends, and are mechanically inclined, you can do the project in a weekend. For me, the hardest part was getting the timing belt lined back up correctly. If you know someone who has done all the work before, see if he/she will lend a hand.

Provocateur · 11-25-04, 03:43 AM

Waterpump and timing belt are the hardest. Valve lash adjustment and drive belts can be done in a few hours at the most. The timing belt takes a professional over 3 hours to do, so it would be a good weekend project if you think you could handle it. Get a Helms and see if it is something you want to tackle.

SmutWanter · 11-25-04, 12:15 PM

I can be be done with help from knowledgable people, but if the jobs is done wrong your F'd... Something like the timing belt I rather not chance the margin of error.

XCM828 · 11-26-04, 11:36 PM

I'm changing the timing belt on my 97 civic tomorrow and im gona put together a DIY. Dunno if this helps at all but just thought id let you know.

11-25-04, 01:05 AM	#2
shivers Moderator Alumni Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North America Posts: 1,128	It's not extremely difficult, but it's not a walk in the park either. If you have a Helms, a couple friends, and are mechanically inclined, you can do the project in a weekend. For me, the hardest part was getting the timing belt lined back up correctly. If you know someone who has done all the work before, see if he/she will lend a hand. __________________ 2005 s2000

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SmutWanter "Made to Please" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 391	I can be be done with help from knowledgable people, but if the jobs is done wrong your F'd... Something like the timing belt I rather not chance the margin of error. __________________ R.I.P. ACCORD 2.2L That are Ripping up Philly Streets! Currently Own:1990 Nissan 240SX SE Hatchback 5spd 88k Next on the list: ACURA TSX.

11-26-04, 11:36 PM	#5
XCM828 stay off of wet roads Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NC Posts: 164	I'm changing the timing belt on my 97 civic tomorrow and im gona put together a DIY. Dunno if this helps at all but just thought id let you know. __________________ I'm on to you MINI - CIVIC (Coming Soon) - THE LIST

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11-25-04, 03:43 AM	#3
Provocateur On permanent hiatus Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: A forum with actual tech Posts: 9,716	Waterpump and timing belt are the hardest. Valve lash adjustment and drive belts can be done in a few hours at the most. The timing belt takes a professional over 3 hours to do, so it would be a good weekend project if you think you could handle it. Get a Helms and see if it is something you want to tackle.