sounds about good dont forget a coolant flush

 

maybe new tranny fluid too.

 

Is your cam seal leaking?

For parts ----> www.acuraautomotiveparts.org

 

might as well do clutch and brake fluid as well...

 

Revised Parts List

Timing Belt
Water Pump
Timing Belt Tensioner
Oil
Oil Filter
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
ValveCover Gasket
Spark Plug Ring Gaskets
Valve Adjustment
Fuel Filter?
Dizzy Cap
Rotor
Air Filter
Cam Seal
Power Steering Belt
Alternator Belt
A/C Belt
Coolant Flush
Tranny Fluid
Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid

So these are ALL the items I will need to get this job done? There are no other little things (ex: tensioner for timing belt)...stuff like that?

Thanks alot for the input

 

damn son... short of a a complete rebuild i think you're good to go... new battery? check AC pressure? oh power steering fluid...

take the "?" off of the fuel filter

get an aftermarket cam seal too, oem plastic one is FTL

clean out your cabin blower motor as well, mine always collected crap

 

AcuraOEMParts.com is very cheap for the parts with no tax and very minimal shipping charges. Its Delray Acura in Florida so you will be getting parts from an Acura dealership that will be OEM like you wanted.

 

There is really no reason to change your valve cover gasket if it is in good shape they are thick rubber to begin with

 

There is really no reason to change your valve cover gasket if it is in good shape they are thick rubber to begin with

true, but if he takes his valve cover off(to do say, a timing belt) it is highly recommended to change the gasket, as the RTV sealant loses it's adhesion when you tweak with the bond

 

Check your brake pads and replace them if they are getting thin. It would be a good time to replace your rotors as well if they've never been replaced.

 

That list actually scares me.....
..because i'm at 250,000 miles and i'm already more then halfway to my next interval that requires all that =(

 

Yes, definitely change the clutch fluid... Make sure your blinker fluid is at max level too =P

 

Holy crap! I thought I was very peculiar with my maintanance! LOL.
That's an excellent list, your teg will be in great shape when u do all that.

 

Wow! Thats quite a list you got there! How about...
-PCV valve?
-Radiator Hoses?
-Magnetic Drain plugs would be a great idea too.
As for the cam plug. Dont go OEM! Trust me on this one! They wont last you!

 

OK Thanks a ToN guys.

Does anyone else have good experience with the Delray Dealership online?

What do you guys recommend for a quality cam seal?

I did my brakes about 7000 ago and changed my battery about 1000 miles ago so those are both good.

I will certainly add power steering fluid to the list.

I hope to pound all of this out in a weekend. Considering I have next to NO experience, does this sound reasonable? Its my DD and I"ll need it for work M-F so I cant afford any mishaps. Also, any tips on timing belt replacement/valve adjustment/ANYTHING would be greatly appreciated. I know there are a billion little tricks out there for honda work.

THANKS AGAIN T-I. This kind of support is what makes T-I SO SICK!

 

delray is good but charges for shipping and handling. Try magauto.com the only thing is they take a bit longer to ship if the parts aren't in stock than delray, but its free shipping over $50.

Also don't buy the spark plugs from the dealers. Go to your local kragen and ask for the standard ngk for our cars. They have the exact same part number as the honda ones and cost about half the price. I'll take a picture of this eventually and post it up sometime.

 

i would alot one weekend for the timing belt and water pump(in case something goes wrong) and another for everything else

Edit: break it up like this


Timing Belt
Water Pump
Timing Belt Tensioner
ValveCover Gasket
Spark Plug Ring Gaskets
Valve Adjustment
Cam Seal
Power Steering Belt
Alternator Belt
A/C Belt

-----------------------------------------

Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
Oil
Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
Dizzy Cap
Rotor
Air Filter
Coolant Flush
Tranny Fluid
Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid
PS fluid

 

Hows your oil pan gasket?

Headlights?

Alignment?

Tyres?

Suspension componets?

 

What do you guys recommend for a quality cam seal?

Anything aftermarket. Password JDM has a pretty good one =)

 

i agree on the alignment. especially if your going to be driving alot. dont want those tires to wear out.
get a good engine bay cleanout while your at it and have everything apart.

 

Haha, it seems like we are listing every maintenace project possible. This is why I keep regualr maintenance to avoid doing it all at once.

Just in FYI, you can get the valve cover gasket, spark plug ring gaskets, and grommets as a set from acuraoemparts.

 

^^ Set usually also includes cam plug and distributor o-ring.

 

i see no reason to change a fuel filter unless it giving you trouble.

other than that it looks like you are good to go.

 

I hate to disagree with the consensus here, but the updated O.E.M. cam plug is the way to go. Not as flashy as the 3 ring aftermarket chunk of billet, but seals just fine, is less than $8, and you will not have to make an extra order.

The comment about the NGK plug wires is right on the money. The BLUE NGKs are every bit as good as factory, at a quarter of the cost.

 

i was curious when replacing the fuel pump and filter is it better to get it from like autozone or like napa or one of the others??