1991 Honda Accord top end rebuild

110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WHIT3LIGHT
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the vavles were damaged because of timing belt breaking how difficult would it be to rebuild the top end at home?
Mar 9, 2009 at 8:39 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi whit3light,

Not very easy but can be done. This job requires torque wrenches and crankpulley removal tools, apart from basic tools.

You would need to lap the valves as well, which could be done by machanist shops if you send it to them.
Mar 14, 2009 at 10:40 PM
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