I think we've been through this one before, but I can't find the old thread. I'm getting ready to replace the timing belt and tensioner on our ITC Civic (1.5L CVCC)- it's skipped on me twice now, and I'm never smart enough to figure it out right off, so I'm hoping a new tensioner will fix the problem.

Is the bolt on the crank sprocket left hand thread? I know some Hondas are. I also know that these are a huge pain to get out. Any tricks? (Besides swearing alot- I'm very familiar with that one) Any tricks or tips on the tensioner? Looking at the manual, it seems pretty straight-forward to me.....

Thanks!

[This message has been edited by Dom Pirinchinci (edited February 23, 2003).]