So today i went to put my timing belt on and its about a quarter inch too long. I have an h23a1 non-vtec head, and an F22B non-vtec block, from what i read the Deck Hieght is the same on both and also all the pullies and belt tensioners are the same diameter, and its the same belt number as the one from my old H23 block, am i missing something, any help would be appreciated.
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cut the the extra off and glue it back together...K20z3
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count the teeth on each beltK20z3Comment
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take the belt back to the place of purchase and explain . they might be able to measure you one and exchange yours.Originally posted by wvcb7 View Post
good luck . is the tensioner pulley fully extended ?
A man that keeps looking back can't see whats in front of him.Comment
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Yeah the tensioner is fully extended i swapped pullies and gears swapped everything i could think of from the h23 block and its still too loose. the only other thing i could think of is i routed to belt wrong, i have it around both cams down to the waterpump over the tensioner down to the crank pulleyComment
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Perhaps the belt you need would be the one for the F22B. Most people use a GSR belt (though I've heard it's tight)
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Thanks deeve, once again you've proved to be a plethora of information, ill try that out today, and thank you to everyone else who gave useful insightComment
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I may be completely wrong, as this is a pretty unique situation... but it's worth a try at least.
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you were not wrong at all sir, it is a tight tight fit and 4 dollars more than the H23a belt but it fits perfect
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its and F22B DOHC block with and H23A1 DOHC non vtec headComment
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Yeah but what belt did he tell you to use? The f22b DOHC or SOHC belt?Originally posted by wvcb7 View PostComment
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FYI...
I performed complete maintenance and swap on a complete JDM F20A DOHC engine. This has the same PT2 DOHC head as JDM F22B DOHC engine, shares same water pump and timing belt configuration.
I have plenty of experience with Honda 4-cylinder timing belt/water pump maintenance and have personally experimented with all USDM timing belt options (H23ax, GSR, 88 Dodge Caravan 2.5L, F22ax) and tried the H23 and F22ax water pump in combination with all belts, even with F22ax timing gear in combination. None worked properly with appropriate length, fitment and tension. I had to purchase the JDM F20A/F22B DOHC OEM timing belt and water pump.
I remember the JDM F20A/F22B DOHC water pump is basically an USDM F22ax water pump body with H23 water pump gear on it.
One of the belts could fit with some force, but was too tight and timing belt components were not properly synchronized. I would not operate that engine in that condition, asking for trouble.
Maybe things are different for you because you have a hybrid engine your dealing with, just sharing.Comment
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