> On Jun 28, 1:32pm, Philip E. Barnes wrote:
> > Before you decry British engineering for this situation, be aware that a
> > certain Japanese company known for relentless engineering excellence
> > produced a car called the Accord that required the removal of an engine
> > mount to replace the belt. Boy, is that fun.
> >-- End of excerpt from Philip E. Barnes
> While what Mr. Barnes says is true, I've managed to get the same procedure
> on my '77 Civic down to about 30 minutes including removing the alternator
> and mounting bracket. BTW does the TR4 have to be treated in a similar to
> that of the TR6 ?
> Jerry McDonald: mjm@bobo.ca.boeing.com (work) or jmac@nwrain.com (home)
Howard Johnson is right! <ooh, wrong movie.> The 90 civic also needs
to have the engine mount popped to change the timing belt, but it's
so easy that I don't complain about it. Not like a Renault,
at least you can put a wrnch on the bolts without trying too hard.
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John R. Lupien
lupienj@wal.hp.com
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