93 Prelude H23A1 timing belt R&R

Hello folks:

I've decided to do the R&R on my son's 93 Prelude si. What are the pitfalls?

I assume I need to replace some seals, water pump, etc. Anything else while I'm in there, and any words of advice would be appreciated.

ficable

Sorry folks....bad info.

The car i bought has had the engine replaced. It has a Japanese version stamped F22B.

So the question now is...what parts does one buy for it?? Usually, parts folks want to know model year and make, NOT engine codes. Anyone help??

Ficable

Found this on another website:

F22B DOCH SWAP INTO H23A DOCH

1-all external gaskets appear to be the same between the F22B DOHC and
the H23A DOHC engine; e.g. Intake and Exhaust gaskets.

2-The timing belt to be used is GATES T132, 126 tooth belt

3-If the customer wishes to replace the WATER (H20) PUMP, they can usa
a POA H2O pump (SOHC Accord F22A Type) However this US sourced H2O
pump is a 20 tooth gear, whereas the F22B JDM H2O Pump is a 19 tooth.
This is of no concern, since the T132 belt still has enough length to
accommodate the larger 20 tooth gear, and still be held correctly by
the BELT TENSIONER. Advise of tight fit.


Here's a link to the full thread:
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=272435

Thanks, Gohan:

I removed the timing belt, and appears to be incorrect. It's a Honda # 14400P14004, with 127 teeth and 27mm wide.

But the tensioner springs are slack, so they are not adjusting. The 20 tooth water pump would take up some slack, but it looks like the 126 tooth belt is correct. Any information on the balancer belt??

Thanks again:
ficable