If and when the tensioner is loosened, slide the belt off both cam pulleys without moving the main crank pulley.If and when the tensioner is loosened, slide the belt off both cam pulleys without moving Using a set of 12mm sockets and an open end wrench, remove the three 12mm bolts located on all three corners of the distributor. Once loosened, disconnect the two harness clips and remove the distributor and plug wires as a whole.Using a set of 12mm sockets and an open end wrench, remove the three 12mm bolts located on Notice on the previous image, the distributor has a male slot that mates with the intake camshaft. When reinstalling the unit, make sure the slot is properly aligned with the camshaft, as the slot is offset to one side and should go in only one way. If the distributor doesn't seem to fit, pull it back out and rotate the rotor 180 degrees to properly install the unit.Notice on the previous image, the distributor has a male slot that mates with the intake c Now's a good time for you to check the condition of your timing belt for cracks or worn out conditions. Flip the belt to its underside and check for stress cracks or tears.Now's a good time for you to check the condition of your timing belt for cracks or worn ou When removing the distributor, be sure to pull out and up-damaging the shaft or cap and rotor will cause your car to run erratic and misfire.When removing the distributor, be sure to pull out and up-damaging the shaft or cap and ro The next step is to remove the bolts that hold down the cam caps and plates. There is a specific torque sequence, starting from the center and working your way out to the sides so that you don't warp the plates. You will also need to remove the bolts holding the end caps near the distributor that aren't covered by the plates.The next step is to remove the bolts that hold down the cam caps and plates. There is a sp Once all the bolts have been removed, take off both intake and exhaust cam plates. When removing the center, or number 3 cap, pay special attention to remove and not misplace the rubber O-ring. It's imperative that you replace and reinstall the O-ring when installing the new set of cams. Notice that each cam cap is labeled with a number and an arrow. Each number corresponds to which cylinder the cap is for. The arrow points to the front of the motor (driver side). Always install the caps in correct sequence.When removing the center, or number 3 cap, pay special attention to remove and not misplac All too often, mechanics and speed shops like to reuse cam seals with heavy amounts of Honda-bond silicone. When removing the cams, make sure not to yank on them and drop them in the process.All too often, mechanics and speed shops like to reuse cam seals with heavy amounts of Hon Use an impact gun to remove the 12mm bolt holding the sprocket to the camshaft and remove the old cam seals. Replacing them with a new set would be the ideal solution. Remember to always remove and install the small key located between the sprocket and camshaft. For this particular install, we are using a set of Skunk 2 adjustable cam sprockets.Use an impact gun to remove the 12mm bolt holding the sprocket to the camshaft and remove With the plates out of the way, the next order of business is to pry off the three main cam caps, including the four end caps on each corner. Removing these caps might require a slight pry with a screwdriver. Be sure to gently pry off the caps without gouging or scratching the channels.With the plates out of the way, the next order of business is to pry off the three main ca « | 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article By Scott Tsuneishi Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
