would it be too early to change a timing belt at 85,000 miles on a 2001 civic??

 

No, I'd say it's almost too late.

Do it as soon as you can.

 

No, thats sounds about right. But while you're there replacing the timing belt, it's a good idea to go ahead and replace the water pump. I just replaced my timing belt on my 97 civic ex, and i did it at 115,000.

 

is it hard to do it yourself or do u recomend to take it to honda specialist?

 

what equipemnt or special tools do u need? is there any threads on how to do it?

 

Depending on what engine you have it can be hard.If you have a d-series or a b-series no not rely.No special tool required,in less you are going to do your front seal and cam(cams) seals.What is you engine code i can help you or you could use the search button up top i am shure there are sever posts about it.

The main thing is that all your timing marks are dead on,if thy are a tooth or two off you engine will not run rite.If you are 4 or more teeth off you might do engine damage(bent valves).It is also impotent to make shure you tensioner spring is on,the tensioner bolt is tight and proper tension is on the belt.

 

I baought a eg6 front clip. it's about at 57,ooo miles. it runs good but i saw some dudes b16a2's timing belt break. i really don't want that to happen to mine. i have a b16a2.