Timing belt
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Timing belt
Is there a conversion kit for the lsx? If it would work, I could see getting the following benefits:
1. Quieter engine. I want to hear the rumpity-rump of the exhaust, not a whining or clickity-clack of engine parts.
2. Possibility of a lighter timing belt/chain cover since the oil plugs, if any, could be blocked off.
3. Easier to change....loosen tensioner, slide old belt off, slide new belt on, retension.
4. Belts are cheap
I can't imagine a belt being any less durable. Sure a V8 has twice as banks of valves to control, but still only has the same number of valves to control as almost any four banger import engine. Since built engines rev to 10 grand, I'm sure the combined total valve spring tension is higher on a 10 grand redline four banger than that for a built lsx.
1. Quieter engine. I want to hear the rumpity-rump of the exhaust, not a whining or clickity-clack of engine parts.
2. Possibility of a lighter timing belt/chain cover since the oil plugs, if any, could be blocked off.
3. Easier to change....loosen tensioner, slide old belt off, slide new belt on, retension.
4. Belts are cheap
I can't imagine a belt being any less durable. Sure a V8 has twice as banks of valves to control, but still only has the same number of valves to control as almost any four banger import engine. Since built engines rev to 10 grand, I'm sure the combined total valve spring tension is higher on a 10 grand redline four banger than that for a built lsx.
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Re: Timing belt (mebrahimi)
I've heard of many belts letting go, but not many chains...
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Re: Timing belt (johnnyvettes)
Does that mean there is a kit for our engines...or do the kits for the older engines fit our car too? I thought the cover was shaped differently on the LS engines.
Do you know if those failed belts were a results of faulty belts, bad installations, or even belts that should have been replaced long ago? I've spent plenty of time on Honda forums, and all the lost belt stories were because the owner ran the belt long past the recommended belt life, or because it was installed too tight or too loose. If the belt breaks, and it's my fault, I can accept that. I refuse to change a belt or use a torque wrench, I deserve whatever happens because of my laziness.
Do you know if those failed belts were a results of faulty belts, bad installations, or even belts that should have been replaced long ago? I've spent plenty of time on Honda forums, and all the lost belt stories were because the owner ran the belt long past the recommended belt life, or because it was installed too tight or too loose. If the belt breaks, and it's my fault, I can accept that. I refuse to change a belt or use a torque wrench, I deserve whatever happens because of my laziness.
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Re: Timing belt (leaftye)
The oil pump wraps around the crankshaft nose and timing gear. You first put on the timing gear, then the oil pump. Lots of oil in that area, hot oil and rubber are not a good combo. I've lost valves in the past due to snapped timing belts.
An LS1 has 16 fast ramp roller-lifter lobes, with stiff valvesprings. A belt may not be the best answer here.
[Modified by blu00rdstr, 12:13 AM 11/20/2003]
An LS1 has 16 fast ramp roller-lifter lobes, with stiff valvesprings. A belt may not be the best answer here.
[Modified by blu00rdstr, 12:13 AM 11/20/2003]
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Re: Timing belt (blu00rdstr)
The oil pump wraps around the crankshaft nose and timing gear. You first put on the timing gear, then the oil pump. Lots of oil in that area, hot oil and rubber are not a good combo. I've lost valves in the past due to snapped timing belts.
An LS1 has 16 fast ramp roller-lifter lobes, with stiff valvesprings. A belt may not be the best answer here.
An LS1 has 16 fast ramp roller-lifter lobes, with stiff valvesprings. A belt may not be the best answer here.
Would imagine the belt would be over stressed in this engine. Those belts tend to stretch and loosen over time.
mike
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