Jdm F22b Belt Vs 87 Caravan 2.2 Belt

[JDMK1DD]

So im not the best at finding threads so i made a new one for a new quistion anyway..
I was told for the F22B i was going to have to use an 80 something caravan belt... I cant remember if it was 88 or 86 but moving on...
i have the 2.2 belt, size wise it looks about right... slightly shorter than the honda belt but my problem is the teeth look TOTALLY DIFFERENT!
Looks like the tooth count is about what i need (126 125 some shit) but the teeth look smaller by about almost HALF the size of the honda belt...
Is this going to be a problem? Did i get the wrong year? Any hlp would be greatly appreciated... Thanks

[Joey GT-R]

I've never heard of such a thing. Is this person an acquaintance of yours? He sounds like he's trying to sabotage your project. As far as I know, the JDM F22B would use the USDM H23A timing belt since they are near identical. If not I'm sure some of our overseas veterans like evil_demon will respond with the appropriate part number.

[Accrdwgnguy]

F22B uses a unique timing belt. You can substitute the Caravan 2.5 belt, the belt I ordered is a Gates T132. The teeth are the same size as a OEM Honda belt, I just compared them.

BTW this info is all in the JDM F22B swap guide.

[evil_demon_01]

Genuine F22B cambelt part # is:
06141-PT2-305
And the number that superceeds it is 14400-PT2-004

[JDMK1DD]

well the only issue is my motor is possibly a frankenstein... but either way factory belt is too long... so i know i need a shorter one...
i went for the b16 an its too short....
so too make things run smoother... what year is it from...
because as i was told in autozone one or two of them have chains an not belts...

[Tippey764]

I had an f20a dohc, it uses the same timing belt as the f22b dohc

After comparing the belts i felt pretty confident with installing it. The belts were identical in every regard, teeth shape, teeth count and overall diameter.

[deevergote]

I had an f20a dohc, it uses the same timing belt as the f22b dohc

After comparing the belts i felt pretty confident with installing it. The belts were identical in every regard, teeth shape, teeth count and overall diameter.

There are a few belts being discussed here. Which one did you use? The Caravan 2.5L?

[Tippey764]

There are a few belts being discussed here. Which one did you use? The Caravan 2.5L?

Yes the 1987 dodge caravan 2.5 liter belt is the one i used.

[evil_demon_01]

well the only issue is my motor is possibly a frankenstein... but either way factory belt is too long... so i know i need a shorter one...
i went for the b16 an its too short....
so too make things run smoother... what year is it from...
because as i was told in autozone one or two of them have chains an not belts...

It sounds like you have absolutely no idea what belt to use, or any understanding of what the belt does.
"i went for the b16 an its too short" - I'm assuming you came to that conclusion simply because it wouldn't physically fit.

You do realize that even 1 tooth difference in length will destroy your engine in a matter of seconds?

Check and confirm your Head/block combination before you do anything since you say it might be a Frank build.

[92smokeaccord]

i want to try to clear some things up here..DO YOU HAVE THE ORIGINAL BELT THAT CAME FOR THE JDM F22B dohc? if so and it does not fit then you problem lies with the lower timing cog.if it is indeed a frank then you need to use the jdm f22b dohc lower timing cog.if not then i have found that you need to buy the right belt.i bought one.yes they are alot of money but its well worth beaing able to drive the car.also a gsr belt worked on a friends jdm f22b.tight like a virgin but still fit and worked.what year i have no clue

[JDMK1DD]

well guy i tried the 2.5. PLYMOUTH(cause the dodge one apparently doesnt exsist....
the teeth are totally different..AGAIN..
and have too much play on the cam....
deev i hear where your comming from but im at a loss an have no idea what head it is..
the lasti thing any of us want to do is destroy a perfectly good motor...
so how could i check and how do i find my correct belt...
this has been going on for 3 months now and im getting to the point were the car is going to be needed VERY SOON for a dd.....
thanks for all the input and help though...

[93redcb7]

So im not the best at finding threads so i made a new one for a new quistion anyway..
I was told for the F22B i was going to have to use an 80 something caravan belt... I cant remember if it was 88 or 86 but moving on...
i have the 2.2 belt, size wise it looks about right... slightly shorter than the honda belt but my problem is the teeth look TOTALLY DIFFERENT!
Looks like the tooth count is about what i need (126 125 some shit) but the teeth look smaller by about almost HALF the size of the honda belt...
Is this going to be a problem? Did i get the wrong year? Any hlp would be greatly appreciated... Thanks

why dont you just order a f22b belt from a importer... you can even find them on e-bay if you wanna go that route

[Accrdwgnguy]

F22B uses a unique timing belt. You can substitute the Caravan 2.5 belt, the belt I ordered is a Gates T132. The teeth are the same size as a OEM Honda belt, I just compared them.

BTW this info is all in the JDM F22B swap guide.

sigh........

Order Gates T132. 10 or so off Amazon

From the JDM F22B swap guide

Timing Belt/balancer belt/water pump/oil pump:
This is the ONLY place I've found that sells the JDM F22B timing belt, but it's really expensive.
http://store.autodynamics-honda.com/hopt2tipt0ba.html
Other belts that fit:
Belt from an 88 dodge caravan 2.5L part numbers:
Napa- #250132
Gatorback- #40132
Gates- #T132

[JDMK1DD]

Well I just checked amazon an seen it...An thanks a lot...really appreciate it.
But just out of curiosity how long does it ussualy take to deliver..
An I feel bad asking but evil demon do you second that notion? Lol
an. How do I check what head I have...

[Accrdwgnguy]

You should be able to buy it at any local store