86 timing belt

Nov 07, 2005 2 Replies

My timing belt snapped while I was driving. While I know it's probably a death knell for my valves I still want to change the belt to go through the motions however I've run into some snags.



I know how to setup the alignment properly when there is a timing belt on but how do I align everything when there's no belt?



before you invest your time & money, check the valve clearances. if any are way out, you've bent a valve.

Align the camshaft marks to the head with the word "UP" up.

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Align the pointer to the white dot on the flywheel (Accord) or the pulley (Civic.) The white dot is usually marked with a T next to it.

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