Change Car Timing Belt Kit Honda Civic

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 5h00 ~500€
Temps estimé 5h00
Coût estimé ~500€
Difficulté Very technical
Motorisations
Civic IV 1988-1993 2
  • 1.6i 16V CAT Gas (D16A6)
  • 1.6i 16V Gas (D16A7)
Civic V 1991-1995 4
  • 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B2)
  • 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B7)
  • 1.5i 16V VEi Gas (D15Z1)
  • 1.6i 16V VTEC Gas (D16Z6)
Civic VI 1995-2001 5
  • 1.5i 16V VE Gas (D15Z3)
  • 1.6 16V VTi Gas (B16A2)
  • 1.6i 16V ES Gas (D16Y5)
  • 1.6i 16V LS Gas (D16Y7)
  • 1.6i 16V SR Gas (D16Y8)
Civic VII 2000-2006 1
  • 1.7 16V VTEC Gas (D17A2)
Renew the timing belt 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 5h00–7h00

What is the function of a Honda Civic timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Honda Civic timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Honda Civic timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Honda Civic timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

9 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Civic I 1973-1980 1973-1980 1.2 8V Gas (EB1), 1.2 8V Gas (EB2), 1.2 8V Gas (EB3), 1.5 8V Gas (ED1), 1.5 8V Gas (ED2), 1.5 8V Gas (ED3), 1.5 8V Gas (ED4) Gas
Civic II 1980-1983 1980-1983 1.3 8V Gas (EN1), 1.5 16V Gas (EM1) Gas
Civic III 1984-1987 1984-1987 1.3 12V Gas (EV2 (D13A2)), 1.5 12V Gas (EW1), 1.5 8V Gas (EW2), 1.5 GT 12V Gas (EW3), 1.5 GTi 12V Gas (EW4) Gas
Civic IV 1988-1993 1988-1993 1.5 16V Gas (D15B2), 1.6i 16V CAT Gas (D16A6), 1.6i 16V Gas (D16A7) Gas
Civic IX 2012-2016 2012-2016 1.8 16V CNG CNG (R18A9), 1.8 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Gas (R18Z1), 1.8 16V i-VTEC Gas (R18Z4), 2.4 16V Gas (K24Z7) Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Gas
Civic V 1991-1995 1991-1995 1.5 8V Gas (D15B8), 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B2), 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B7), 1.5i 16V VEi Gas (D15Z1), 1.6i 16V VTEC Gas (D16Z6) Gas
Civic VI 1995-2001 1995-2001 1.5i 16V VE Gas (D15Z3), 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Gas (D16B5), 1.6 16V VTi Gas (B16A2), 1.6i 16V ES Gas (D16Y5), 1.6i 16V LS Gas (D16Y7), 1.6i 16V SR Gas (D16Y8) CNG, Gas
Civic VII 2000-2006 2000-2006 1.3 8V IMA e:Hev Electricity,Gas (LDA1 (MF3)), 1.7 16V CNG,Gas (D17A7), 1.7 16V Gas (D17A1), 1.7 16V Gas (D17A6), 1.7 16V VTEC Gas (D17A2), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Gas (K20A3) CNG, Electricity, Gas
Civic VIII 2006-2012 2006-2012 1.3 8V IMA e:Hev Electricity,Gas (LDA2 (MF5)), 1.8 16V CNG CNG (R18A4), 1.8S 16V Bioethanol (E85),Gas (R18A1), 1.8S 16V Gas (R18A2), 2.0S 16V Gas (K20Z3) Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Electricity, Gas