Replaced Water Pump and Timing Belt

Asked by Luvmy72 Oct 24, 2018 at 09:12 AM about the 1998 Honda Accord EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

We replaced The Water Pump & The Timing Belt on
my 97 Honda Accord..now it won't turn over..help
please!

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If your Honda has either the 3.0 liter or 3.2 liter engine, it is an interference engine. This means the pistons can hit the valves if it was not retimed properly after belt replacement. So if you have this engine, do not force it to turn over with the starter or with a wrench until it's right. But, if it's timed correctly, you may just have a low battery. Also, when turning an engine with a wrench, turn only in the normal direction of rotation so the belt does not "jump" timing.

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