how do you change a timing belt on a 98 honda civic ex?

Answer 1

if doing it yourself, buy a Haynes manual at your local auto parts store, will walk you through all steps from changing a fuse to rebuilding the engine. give tips, tricks, tools, photos.

but in simple terms. open the hood, see the black oblong cover on the side? that is your timing belt cover. be a matter of removing that cover, removing the belt, and putting it all back together. now this is the fast, quick explanation.

Answer 2

1-pop the hood

2-remove cover - black half round, on top side of engine by valve cover

3-remove belt - Chilton's is a good book for any vehicle

4-replace belt and cover

5-put the book in a safe place, you'll need it again, they give better details about tear down of all parts.
More step by step,

This I would rate about a 3 on a scale 1-5

Better have tools, time and patients.

Answer 3

For photos and instructions go to : www.autozone.com

Go to repair info for your car.
If your year is not listed just go back to an older model.