Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

[milagro33]

Hey everyone,


I am going to do my timing belt, water pump, tensioner, crank and cam seals for the first time on my 96 civic with a d16y7. I am fairly sure it has a y8 head. My question is this, When I remove the cam pulley to get to the cam seal. Is there a trick to making sure it stays in the correct position? I saw videos online of people replacing the cam seal but they do not show how they romove and put on the cam pulley. Once you loosen the cam pulley bolt does the cam automatically move around alot? Sorry if this is a bit of a stupid question but I cannot afford to have it done...and hey you have to learn somehow!

Thanks alot for your help guys!

 

[milagro33]

I forgot to mention its a manual transmission. I dont think it matters but just incase

 

[crash!]

On the camshaft there is a woodruff key that locks the cam gear onto the camshaft in one position only. As long as you don't rotate the camshaft and don't lose the key you'll be just fine. You're not taking the cam out of the head are you?

 

[got traction]

The camshaft wont move because it is still being held down by the rocker arm assembly.

 

[crash!]

^^ this. I forgot about that on single slammers.

 

[got traction]

^^ this. I forgot about that on single slammers.

 

[milagro33]

Not taking out the cam. So I am planning on leaving the timing belt on. Making sure the cam pulley is at top dead center, then loosening the cam pulley bolt all the way. Making sure its at tdc again. Then taking off the belt and pulley to get to the cam seal is his correct? I was told the cam could be under pressure from a spring inside and it could move the cam when I loosen the bolt.. by the way thanks alot for your help guys!

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[Szady]

Here's a How-To I did. Might help you. Might not.

http://www.d-series.org/forums/diy-forum/122193-how-d-series-cam-seal-replacement.html

 

[milagro33]

I think.of get myself in a lot of trouble taking the cam out. I have a question though. The repair book says the crank pulley bolt is torqued at 14.ft lbs when putting it on. I thought that sounded weird as its supposedly super hard to get off. Any info on correct torque specs? Couldnt.find.it

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[Szady]

I believe it should be up around 120ft lbs.

 

[milagro33]

Cool thanks a lot!

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[Szady]

14ft lbs is what a cam gear bolt is torqued to.

 

[milagro33]

http://www.civicforums.com/forums/230-engine/298572-diy-timing-belt-96-00-a.html

This diagram says crank pulley bolt at 14 lbs. Either way is it crucial?

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[milagro33]

Is using penetrating oil on the pulley bolt a good idea?

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