Honda Civic 1.7L SOHC Timing Belt, Tensioner, Water Pump Replacement Part 1

Here is Part 1 of my version of replacing the timing belt, water pump and tensioner on a 2005 Honda Civic. This procedure should be the same for 2001-2005 Honda Civics but refer to your manual for confirmation.

I will not be liable for any damage to your vehicle that might arise from watching this video and applying what you see here.

[mogulermike]

Your videos rock. Saved me a bunch of money and after driving over 200 miles my honda still runs great! Thanks for making these.

[juanvillalobos]

I just bought a 2004 2 door Honda Civic coupe and it's needed a lot of work and the very last thing I needed to do is replace the water pump so your video is really helpful thanks

[jmad]

Hi, I just want to say thanks for posting these videos. They were essential in the replacement of the water pump on my '02 civic. Again thanks and I'm forever in your debt.

[johnshaw]

Very clear Video. I have a 2003 Honda Civic LX and my feeling is that the Timing belt Jumped a tooth. It has 222, 000 miles on it and I have neglected it over the Years.
I bought it with 36, 000 miles back in 2007 and pretty much changed the oil, a couple of brake jobs and changed the Alternator (twice, as I got a bad one that went bad after 1 month) and also 2 batteries over the last 8 years.
Driving to my daughters, I got about 3/4 of the way (she lives about 120 miles away) and my acceleration seemed to be cutting out. I looked down and saw the 'Service Engine' light flashing.
I pulled into a rest area, and the car stalled. I hoped a couple bottles of Fuel Injector Cleaner might do the trick.
Nope... It was running rough, so I finished the drive to my daughters.
Had a NAPA throw the Diagnostics on it and it had about 8 codes! The ones I saw were P300, P301, P302, P303, P304.... Which he told me I had Multiple Misfiring on all 4 cylinders.
I bought some new Spark Plugs and 1 Ignition Coil, since I have had some misfiring codes in the past on cylinder #3 (Short on the Cash right now).
All 4 plugs were Bad, #3 oily and bad.
Changed the plugs and #3 Ignition Coil, but it's still running rough.
Checked the Fuel Injectors, no parts stores had them in stock, so I cleaned them the best I could and re-installed.
Ran a little better, but still not good.
I'm starting to think it could have jumped a tooth on the timing belt (maybe belt and/or tensioner is going bad) as I found out that Timing Belts should be changed at 100, 000 miles?
So, it is Great to see a detailed description of how to change this belt.
Your Video series was the clearest that I found... Bravo!

[drewduncan]

How would this vary, if at all, from a 1.7L WITH the VTEC, since you said this one didn’t have it? Thanks for all your helpful videos, man!

[thomassandoval]

Great video series thank you! I followed this series step by step and my Honda is running great. The only thing I would change is when you are tightening the water pump bolts do it by hand instead of using a torque wrench. You only need 9-10lbs of torque and those bolts are easy to snap. Hand tighten snug and you're there.

[donaldlowe]

Can't thank you enough for the most helpful video on this subject on YouTube. You have a real talent and use it well!

[jeffravert]

Great video series! I really liked that there were no 1, 2, skip-a-few, 99, 100 steps. 

[BlackCubone]

Hey op, I think you should put 2001-2005 in the title, it would make the video easier to find.

[nigelshires]

Thank you for this set of tutorials, you are classy mechanic which is shown in your best practice throughout.
I followed your procedure exactly and worked a treat
Cheers, Nigel

[chem]

One of the best disassembly  videos I've seen.  Good job.

[DavidSykesD]

I just want to thank you for these videos they were very helpful to me.  My car runs great once again, and that is a very big deal!  Thank you!

[wagonkit]

you can take the timing cover off without taking the valve cover off. Just involves a little bit of prying. I did it without breaking anything. It is, however very difficult to put back. I dremeled a bit of it off before re-installing. I was wondering what someone would charge for this. I'm doing it for a friend and want to quote them what they are saving by having me do it.

[Thepriceisright]

great videos helped out alot today while doing mine. just bought my Honda with 155k on it two owners and I don't think they ever changed it.

[titanicsauce]

It's a pleasure to watch you work.

[Helixxification]

I’m about to change mine out, but question. Is it the same process for a 2002 ex sohc vtec?

[ozboz]

Does this also apply to the 2003 d17a1?

[mrbigfellanz]

Followed your instruction. Car started first pop. Cheers mate.

[jayman]

I'm having a very difficult time getting the alternator green plug out, and the 10 MM off... In AZ and surprised it is so difficult....

[davidr.martinezph.d.]

I have a 2003 honda civic and I'm considering doing this myself. Does my engine turn clockwise or counterclockwise?