1997 Honda Accord timing belt and water pump

1997 HONDA ACCORD
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEBRA LUCAS
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My mechanic is unable to remove some kind of bolt necessary to access the timing belt and water pump in order to replace both and the thermostat. Is there a special tool required that only a Honda dealership repair facility would have?
Feb 19, 2009 at 6:57 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Debra,

The only item that is most likely to cause the problem would be the crank pulley bolt which requires a special locking wrench to hold the pulley while loosening the nut. There are some parts stores that has a loan program, check with them to see if they can provide it.

Alternatively a high torqued impact wrench can do the job.
Feb 20, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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