₦airaland Forum

You got it right. That's the problem with most mechanic.

Bigsunny01:
I feels our local mechanic have been running de belt wrongly reason de problem is common

Dear All, thanks for your inputs. The fix I think that worked for me is changing the power steering pump because the old one kept shifting and grinding the belts. I also did some threading and welding of the seat of the power steering pump. Though I am still watching it, the belt has not cut for two weeks now. I also tactically reduced the belt picking to 5 lines as seen in the car I got the new power steering pump from. I learnt this issue usually occurs when a wrong AC compressor is installed in the 06 civic. So if you are experiencing this issue, it's most likely from the AC compressor or power steering pump. Lastly check all the pulley rubbers to be sure engine oil is not leaking from any one onto the pulley system.

AbelAbdul:
I thought it was spiritual o. At a point when i see people drive my kind of car I will stop them and ask them if the had such experience. Their responses were 'NO'. So I thought it was spiritual.
Mine is Honda Civic 06.
Check the diagram I uploaded and see the correct way to fix the belt. Also buy Belgium belt not new belt.

I was told by olaboyeh that the problem is perculiar with the Honda Civic 06

Seems this belt cutting issue is more common with Honda cars generally - mine was an accord 2008

I almost entered depression from the issue but thankfully, I was able to find a way around it

AdisaOwala:
Seems this belt cutting issue is more common with Honda cars generally - mine was an accord 2008

I almost entered depression from the issue but thankfully, I was able to find a way around it

Depression bawo? I just park such cars until I am ready to fix it

AbelAbdul:
Guys, I almost sold my Honda Civic because of belt. I have spent close to or over 200k because of belt. Gone to different mechanics.
Most of the times when the belt cuts the adjuster bolt will break inside the engine. I will need to drop the engine then get the service of a blacksmith.

They said buy original belt, I bought. Buy new adjuster I bought. Change your pulleys I did but belt was still cutting.

How I solved the problem.

I met a mechanic who discovered that the belt was wrongly fixed.
He told me to buy Belgium belt size 2160.

Before I have been using size 2130.

I bought the Belgium belt 2160 gave it to him you fixed it in the proper way.

I have been driving for two months now I have not experienced any cutting.

pls help me confirm from your mechanic what belt size should I buy for honda civic 2010

Humulity:
I can relate, the problem actually began when the belt cut the first time. Every other thing was consequential.
My experience was changing belt six times within one year, Honda Accord.I called someone at Nnewi, who told me to forget about Belgium fan belt or whatever. He got me original Japan the price was double. I paid for two. This is a year plus it is yet to cut, the extra is still unused.
If interested DM I will get him to send you original Japan. I will pay, after six months of usage without issues, you refund me with the waybill cost.

pls I need the Japan belt

infogeneral:
Guy, I have solution for you. I have similar issue when I was using Honda Civic 2008 and I was frustrated until a rewire guy suggested a solution. "Run the belt and bypass the adjuster and the extra pulley at the far left of the engine. The belt would run from the engine to the AC compressor, to the water pump and then to the alternator." For that, you need a shorter belt, your mechanic will have to measure size of the belt that can fit in. The only disadvantage is that to replace your belt they have to force it in without adjuster. No more belt cutting anyhow and adjuster bolt breaking inside. When I did my own, for more than 2 years the belt did not cut.

for real

esemes256:
But why does corolla 2004 to 2008 not have all these issues?


Also can a car expert help me understand the work of the Automatic belt tensioner?

you are wrong I sold my corrola 2005 3 weeks ago, I had same thrice before I sold it.

infogeneral:
Guy, I have solution for you. I have similar issue when I was using Honda Civic 2008 and I was frustrated until a rewire guy suggested a solution. "Run the belt and bypass the adjuster and the extra pulley at the far left of the engine. The belt would run from the engine to the AC compressor, to the water pump and then to the alternator." For that, you need a shorter belt, your mechanic will have to measure size of the belt that can fit in. The only disadvantage is that to replace your belt they have to force it in without adjuster. No more belt cutting anyhow and adjuster bolt breaking inside. When I did my own, for more than 2 years the belt did not cut.

what's the size of belt used...

rapheal5:
you are wrong I sold my corrola 2005 3 weeks ago, I had same thrice before I sold it.

You probably bought an accidented car or one that already has issues. Your issue is very rare when it comes to the corolla. I have used one before myself and I never experienced what you're saying.

esemes256:
You probably bought an accidented car or one that already has issues. Your issue is very rare when it comes to the corolla. I have used one before myself and I never experienced what you're saying.

The fact that you haven't experienced such doesn't mean it doesn't happen to toyota vehicles. Just yesterday a mechanic called for camry 2005 adjuster and bolt 🔩....

rapheal5:
The fact that you haven't experienced such doesn't mean it doesn't happen to toyota vehicles. Just yesterday a mechanic called for camry 2005 adjuster and bolt 🔩....

Well I mentioned up there that the issue is very rare. I guess what happened is as a result of car dealers fixing accidented cars with Chinese parts instead of OEM parts. Problems will definitely arise. If you take that factor out, corollas (2005 - 2008) are the most problem free cars out there.

rapheal5:
pls help me confirm from your mechanic what belt size should I buy for honda civic 2010

ok

AbelAbdul:
ok

lol I got it already

rapheal5:
lol I got it already

sorry for late response.

esemes256:
But why does corolla 2004 to 2008 not have all these issues?


Also can a car expert help me understand the work of the Automatic belt tensioner?

It’s a lie I had same issue with my Corolla 2005 3times belt doesn’t cut but adjuster keep breaking off the engine till I eventually sold it..

rapheal5:
It’s a lie I had same issue with my Corolla 2005 3times belt doesn’t cut but adjuster keep breaking off the engine till I eventually sold it..

What was the mileage of the corolla?
I believe you are referring to the timing belt tensioner. It can be fixed by changing it. I am not sure if there are good mechanics in Nigeria that know how to fix it but if your corolla already has the issue fixed (which is true for most toks corolla), you will not have the issue.

[quote author=esemes256 post=135092628]What was the mileage of the corolla?
I believe you are referring to the timing belt tensioner. It can be fixed by changing it. I am not sure if there are good mechanics in Nigeria that know how to fix it but if your corolla already has the issue fixed (which is true for most toks corolla), you will not have the issue.[/quote

The car is gone, I sold it.

[quote author=rapheal5 post=135100225][/quote]Terrible civic

searchng4love:
Terrible civic

No issue so far with the civic..

rapheal5:
No issue so far with the civic..

Lucky you

Goodevening Everyone,

I have been following this thread base on my recent experience of timing belt on Honda Civic.

It is important say this that am an Honda fan, I Love their Honda cars, except for their few automobiles like the old Pilots SUV and the Ridgeline Picksup which I think they are not edge to edge with their other competitors.

I just bought a Toks Standard Honda Civic and just about after like 10days of driving the car, the timing belt snaps suddenly, a called a kazeem, he came and replaced the belt, moment, he started the car, the timing belt snaps immediately again.

We repeated this process 3 different time simultaneously within a space of 2 days, it still keeps cutting few seconds after starting the engine.

At this point the kazeem is getting frustrated, I was getting pained because of the costing of the timing belt.

When the 2 Senior mechanics came to examine the situation, they suggested I changed the 2 Gork pulley teeth., and also the bought tokunbo timing belt.

The kazeem guy, did the replacement, the he notice that the adjuster nut is not tight enough and the threading is weak and about to worn out.

He called, a turner to drill the adjuster thread and, and relighting the adjuster bolt.

After all these, he replaced the timing belt, and boom, everything seems perfect.

He reved, the car multiple times, and the timing belt seems to be perfect eventhough am still observing the situation.

All this processes took us 3 days, from Thursday to Saturday, Kazeem was already getting frustrated.
I was also getting pained of the costing and order of materials from Oyingbo to Ikorodu.

In the whole of this, what I learnt was the adjuster is a primary fulcrum in that process and the adjuster bolt must NOT be tight at all. If you tight the adjuster bolt or if it misaligned, it will cut the belt.

If the adjuster positioning is aligned, with the other pulleys and it loosen, a bit for it to adjust and undulating.

You are 100% good..

I decide to share my experience, inspite that, I love Honda Technology, it is just the technical know-how we suffer from, has a result of Bad Mechanics.

I will buy and buy the Honda Products, again and again.

Am only selective and watch out for the models I buy.... after a thorough research.

Thank you.

idmoore:
I will buy and buy the Honda Products, again and again.

Am only selective and watch out for the models I buy.... after a thorough research.

Thank you.

What's the size of your belt?

I am currently facing the same issue in my 2006 honda civic. I am currently on the third belt. What's the recommended size nd how do I fix it

haykay2005:
I am currently facing the same issue in my 2006 honda civic. I am currently on the third belt. What's the recommended size nd how do I fix it

7PK2170 is the recommended belt size.
You can squeeze in 6PK2160 - 6PK2165 though.
Buy tokunbo belt or import OEM from US.
China belt will snap before 1500km


I'm assuming all pulleys have not been altered.

chillex8:
7PK2170 is the recommended belt size.
You can squeeze in 6PK2160 - 6PK2165 though.
Buy tokunbo belt or import OEM from US.
China belt will snap before 1500km


I'm assuming all pulleys have not been altered.

My mechanic will check it today. I honestly don’t know if the issue is with the pulley or the tensioner. Mine doesn’t cut completely, but it starts peeling off at the sides and becomes very thin. The part that peels partially begins to make noise. When I looked yesterday, I noticed the belt was sitting on the sharp edge of one of the pulleys instead of staying in the middle of that pulley. I’m not sure if that pulley is misaligned or if another one in the group is the problem. How can I tell if it’s the tensioner?

haykay2005:
My mechanic will check it today. I honestly don’t know if the issue is with the pulley or the tensioner. Mine doesn’t cut completely, but it starts peeling off at the sides and becomes very thin. The part that peels partially begins to make noise. When I looked yesterday, I noticed the belt was sitting on the sharp edge of one of the pulleys instead of staying in the middle of that pulley. I’m not sure if that pulley is misaligned or if another one in the group is the problem. How can I tell if it’s the tensioner?

If you can't tense/relax the tensioner,then it's bad. QED.

chillex8:
If you can't tense/relax the tensioner,then it's bad. QED.

That can be done with the mechanic wrench or spanner to pull it. It has to be relaxed. Before belt can go in and once you release, the belt become very tight

haykay2005:
That can be done with the mechanic wrench or spanner to pull it. It has to be relaxed. Before belt can go in and once you release, the belt become very tight

IMO , tensioner is ok.
Get a TOKS 7PK2170 or 6Pk2165
Say bye to belt issues .

I'm assuming your pulleys are the right sizes.

chillex8:
IMO , tensioner is ok.
Get a TOKS 7PK2170 or 6Pk2165
Say bye to belt issues .

I'm assuming your pulleys are the right sizes.

Pulley sizes or alignment?

haykay2005:
Pulley sizes or alignment?

Pulley sizes
This is the best alignment.