Why You Don't Cheap On Some Things... LESSON LEARNED!!!

I wish I could have seen this coming, but there’s not much I can do now about it. In some regards, it makes sense to buy aftermarket parts, but in others, it clearly isn’t. I purchased an OEM VTC gear from Honda because I’ve heard of countless problems with them over prolonged use. I didn’t hear anything bad about the timing parts other than the chain stretches like every other timing chain, so I figured I would save myself a couple bucks by not buying an OEM timing kit. I surely regret it.

The aftermarket cheap timing chain kit that I purchased and installed last year lasted me 32,000 kilometres, which is MUCH less than how long my original OEM kit lasted. Long story short, stick with OEM components when you know they work! I’ve included the Genuine parts and sealants needed to complete the job. By purchasing items below, it helps the channel operate and bring your more awesome content to you guys! Thank you all for your generous support ❤️


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Genuine Honda Chain Tensioner ▶︎
Genuine Honda Upper Chain Guide ▶︎
Genuine Honda Adjustable Lower Chain Guide ▶︎
Genuine Honda Fixed Lower Chain Guide ▶︎
Genuine Honda Timing Chain ▶︎
Hondabond Gasket Maker ▶︎
Permatex Gasket Maker ▶︎


Things to Do
Remove Skid Plate
Remove Passenger Wheel
Remove Valve Cover
Unbolt and relocate Power Steering Pump
Unclip and relocate Power Steering Reservoir
Remove Passenger Side Engine Mount
Support Engine by the oil pan with a Jack
Remove Serpentine Belt
Remove Crank Pulley & Keyway
Remove Timing Chain Cover
Replace Timing Components
Seal Timing cover and install in reverse order

///// TORQUE SPECS \\\\\
VTC Actuator Mounting Bolt to Camshaft ▶︎ 83 ft. lbs
Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Mounting Bolt to Camshaft▶︎ 53 ft. lbs
Reusing Crank-pulley bolt ▶︎ 36 ft. lbs + 90 degrees
New Crank Pulley bolt ▶︎ 130 ft. lbs, remove it, then 36 ft. lbs
Chain Guide Stationary Bolts ▶︎ 9 ft. lbs
Rotating Hex Chain Guide Bolt ▶︎ 16 ft. lbs
Upper Timing Chain Guide Bolts ▶︎ 16 ft. lbs
Auto-Tensioner Bolts ▶︎ 9 ft. lbs
Timing Case Bolts M6 ▶︎ 9 ft. lbs
Timing Case Bolt M10 ▶︎ 33 ft. lbs
Side Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts ▶︎ 33 ft. lbs
Engine Mount Bolts ▶︎ 40 ft. lbs
Spark Plugs to Cylinder Head ▶︎ 13 ft. lbs


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