a6 head on z6 block... which timing belt

[hmtcrxsir]

well actually the block is not a z6. its actually a JDM D16a (which is similar to a D16z6)

I know this is a weird setup, but i blew the head. And i have an extra a6 head laying around. So i dropped that to the z6 block. And I tried using the Z6 timing belt. And it seems to be a bit short. And its very tight, can not even put the belt on the tensioner. What timing belt should i use?


freaking im having problems installing the timing belt. I used the z6 tensioner and a6 timing belt. The belt seems to be a bit loose and when i used the a6 tensioner and a6 timing belt. The timing belt is also loose. Im so confused and dont know what timing belt to use now.

When i tried turning the crank by hand with the timing belt installed. The timing belt would pop out and go back again. So i know its loose. Could it be that i am using a timing belt from AutoZone? I know it would be better if i were to get a OEM one. But they want too much for it.

could the block be that much of a difference? Should i just use one from the b7 instead.

 

[CRX-YEM]

no need to double post

 

[VTECin5th]

Apparently i got lost.. again..
You're putting an a6 head on an a6 block????....???????.....
Use the a6 timing belt... and as long as your timing belt from AutoZone is a Gatorback, i think you're fine.

 

[reckedracing]

rule of thumb is to always use the timing be,t that goes with the head...

 

[lsturbohatch10]

ya use a6 itll work fine. i use the same setup for a while when my head was gettin fixed

 

[hmtcrxsir]

yes i know a a6 timing belt will work. but i tried using the a6 timing belt and a6 tensioner. And it came out a bit loose. With 107 teeths. So should i use the belt from a D15B7 instead? Since it is 106 teeths.

When i tried turning the crank by hand with the a6 timing belt installed. The timing belt would pop out and go back again. Is that normal?

 

[hmtcrxsir]

for those who used an a6 head on a z6 block. what kind of tensioner did you guys used?

 

[lsturbohatch10]

i used the z6 tensioner. and the a6 timing belt. belt was tight. i only drove it for a month then i took it out and sold it

 

[civicious]

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rule of thumb is to always use the timing be,t that goes with the head...

You sure about that?

 

[hmtcrxsir]

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rule of thumb is to always use the timing be,t that goes with the head...

You sure about that?

well turns out the a6 belt was a bit loose. i used the b7 belt and everything is snug and tight. PERFECT!