Days that I can’t earn money will be the off / rest days. So, got lots of free time to spend. Then, the brain will start to spin faster and creates a lot of desires. Haha..then my wallet will be emptied to fulfill the desires. No..no..not ‘those’ desire. Desire to own a great ‘feel’ ride.
I went to the workshop for service. Since this is a used car, so, it needs a check up by the ‘specialist’. Need to change engine oil, oil filter and bla bla bla…
At early morning 0815, I reached the workshop. Need to wait for 15 minutes as the ‘specialist’ had a major ‘operation’ till late night yesterday (according to him). It is ok with me coz I had used to be early. He..he.
After the car went into ‘operation room’, the ‘heart’ was the 1st thing to open. To check the timing belt, the top cover need to be opened as the side cover was attached together with the top cover. By open up the top cover, we can check the cam shaft and other parts condition as well.
Top cover opened.
Upon checking, the timing belt needs to be replaced. Currently using ‘no brand’ timing belt. ‘Specialist’ recommended for original Honda belt. Checks continue..water pump looks and sounds not so good. It is advisable to change it to save 1 time labour cost. Other than that, everything seems to be fine. So, parts were ordered. Timing belt and water pump need to be removed. When they removing parts by parts, I was like OMG..still can’t get the timing belt out. The procedures were just too many. Engine mounting, power steering pump, side covers and etc. Not an easy task dude. After the timing belt removed, the new parts had not arrived yet. In the mean time, the other ‘specialist’ was kind enough to clean all the dirty parts which need to use. Top cover, side cover, screws, engine mounting bracket and etc.
Parts arrived.
Timing belt B16A 98
Imitation water pump (can see the NPW?)
Original Vtec water pump (the logo has wings) :D
After all the parts checked, installation begins. 1st the water pump. Easy task for the ‘specialist’. :P
Next will be the timing belt. This task has a certain degree of difficulties. Hehe. You need to align the belt. Precision matters here.
After all done, side covers and top cover mounted to the place as it should be. Then engine oil to be changed. Fully synthetic will go in. After all checking done, we go for a ride to test the car. Smoother and more responsive I would say. Nice job done here.
When back to the workshop, pop up the hood, and saw some water marks. The radiator started to give some hints. It would be the next mod. Need to find a larger and better radiator. :P
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