Planning Ahead - Timing Belt Manual Tensioner conversion

G-lude · Post by **G-lude** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 2:12 pm

After servicing my car two weekends ago, I came to the conclusion that I have a slight leak coming from the timing belt cover.
My Prelude last had its timing belt changed at 45k and now that its coming up to 95K I figured I would like to get stuck in and replace any leaky seals and change the timing belt while I'm at it.

I've kept an eye on the oil level over the last two weeks and I don't think the leak is anywhere near major at the moment. I'm taking two weeks off of work in June to hopefully get some bits and pieces done on the car. Figured it would be the ideal time to sort out the timing belt and seals also.

I've always tried to do as much as I physically can on my car, brakes, valve adjustments, servicing etc. I just really do not feel confident doing the timing belt and seals on my own! I would love to get stuck in with the help of someone who knows what they are doing

Is there anyone in the Hertfordshire area willing to lend me a hand? I'm happy doing the research and getting all the bits the Manual tensioner conversion requires. Just hope there's someone on this awesome forum happy to lend a hand! Maybe even some cash in hand

Post by **vanzep** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:09 pm

Here is a list of parts&costs from when 1 did my manual tensioner conversion back in 2012.
Balancer shaft retainer kit. Honda pt no.06923-POA-306. Maindealer cost £3.47
H22 water Pump&Gasket for BB4. Bellocat(Ebay) cost £38.50
H22 to H23 Manual Tensioner kit. HTune £93.48
Camshaft Oil seals - Honda pt no.91213-PR3-004 Maindealer cost £7.62x2.Size 29x43x8
Balancer belt. Honda pt no.13405-PT0-004 - Maindealer cost £38.40
Timing belt. Gates PowerGrip no.T226 (155x24) Motorfactor £35
Crankshaft pulley woodruff key.Honda pt no,.90704-PT0-000 Maindealer cost £6.91 Key size is 4.5x38.5
Balancer shaft oil seal.Honda pt no.91233-PT0-003.Maindealer cost £10.90.Size 27x40x8
Crankshaft oil seal.Honda pt no.91212-P0A-004.Maindealer cost £13.64.Size 40x52x7
3 litres super red coolant £20
All prices are inclusive of vat and delivery charges.

Hope this helps

Post by **Drax** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:16 pm

maybe good to get this added to the wiki?

G-lude · Post by **G-lude** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:30 pm

vanzep wrote:Here is a list of parts&costs from when 1 did my manual tensioner conversion back in 2012.
Balancer shaft retainer kit. Honda pt no.06923-POA-306. Maindealer cost £3.47
H22 water Pump&Gasket for BB4. Bellocat(Ebay) cost £38.50
H22 to H23 Manual Tensioner kit. HTune £93.48
Camshaft Oil seals - Honda pt no.91213-PR3-004 Maindealer cost £7.62x2.Size 29x43x8
Balancer belt. Honda pt no.13405-PT0-004 - Maindealer cost £38.40
Timing belt. Gates PowerGrip no.T226 (155x24) Motorfactor £35
Crankshaft pulley woodruff key.Honda pt no,.90704-PT0-000 Maindealer cost £6.91 Key size is 4.5x38.5
Balancer shaft oil seal.Honda pt no.91233-PT0-003.Maindealer cost £10.90.Size 27x40x8
Crankshaft oil seal.Honda pt no.91212-P0A-004.Maindealer cost £13.64.Size 40x52x7
3 litres super red coolant £20
All prices are inclusive of vat and delivery charges.

Hope this helps

Thanks dude! Definitely save me trawling through the forum!

Post by **vanzep** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:35 pm

yep only thing i would add is that you should stick with the oem water pump if you can afford it

you will need some help if you are going to do all this work
im too far away sorry

G-lude · Post by **G-lude** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:39 pm

vanzep wrote:yep only thing i would add is that you should stick with the oem water pump if you can afford it
you will need some help if you are going to do all this work
im too far away sorry

Yeah I guess this thread is an appeal for help also! Fingers crossed someone is a little more local and prepared to lend a hand!

Post by **vanzep** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:41 pm

IF you offer beer, barbeque and dancing girls you should get some interest

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:57 pm

I'll add this thread to the wiki.

Also if you plan on reusing the timing belt cover gasket get some sealer as the gasket will no doubt keep falling off while you refit the timing belt cover

And 1+ on the OEM water pump.

Post by **vanzep** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:22 am

here is a link (to another link) for manual tensioner conversion that @Nafeman posted up
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/honda-p ... -t725.html

also note the advice from @Buzzonion Vtec