It is possible to replace the tensioner withoit removing everything else if thats all you want to replace. Good advice about marking the belts. Most tutorials dont show that.
There's a special tool made for those engines you can rent from O'Reilly's to take off the harmonic balancer if you don't have a strong impact like that. Great video!
@@joshp9842 one time should be fine. I wouldn’t recommend doing it every time. Tried everything. The special tool. Huge breaker bar. I tried start as my last resort.
What symptoms were you experiencing with yours I have a 2004 Acura MDX with a 3.5 l and just out of nowhere just started making a rattling noise when you accelerate it kind of goes away lower speeds idle you can hear it I was wondering if you experienced the same issues thanks
It was wife’s vehicle so I didn’t notice until I drove it. It sounded just like that. Really bad when it was cold sometime louder than others. I used the Lysle 77080 19mm heavy socket and Milwaukee 18v 1/2 to get crank bolt out. Reg 19mm and all other impacts I had would not touch it. That socket with any of my other impact prob would have worked. It’s a massive socket!!!!!
So I only have 1 thing to say Milwaukee fuel impact will get that crank bolt out way better then air just an FYI. And thank u for video saved me from spending hours on this inspection
I just watched an outstanding video of a tech that replaced that tensioner without having to remove everything. With that being said, if the belt has any wear, it might be time to go through the whole process as shown in this vid.
Sometimes this noise is the serpentine belt tensioner which is an easier fix. However if you have not done timing belt service then do it. If that belt breaks it breaks your engine.
You don't have to use impact tools to remove the big bolt on the vibration damper. Put a breaker bar on the bolt and rest it against the inner fender with a towel for protection. Crank the engine just a little to turn it over and the bolt will free up. Very simple. I learned this from working on an Infiniti Q45 years ago.
On the vibration damper, do you mean the harmonic balancer and the crank bolt? I think I follow with putting a beaker bar on that bolt and let the crank usncrew it's own bolt?? I've never heard of this and while it sounds risky, I'll keep it in mind.
@@UffDaDan Yes the crank bolt and no this is not dangerous. Just don't stand near the front of the car when you are starting it. It makes a loud noise just for that initial second as it breaks free. I've done this several times of the last few years. I'm amazed this car did not jump timing given the tensioner went bad. Make sure you use a Honda gasket on the water pump given they often leak and that can cause the timing belt to break. These interference engines are rather annoying. Interesting he ran the engine before putting the timing belt covers back on. I was wondering about that and wish I had done that the last time I did this work on my Honda Accord V6 it would have saved many hours of replacing the engine.
That's the only way I break them free. Except I just stick a 1/2 ratchet in-between the A-Arm and strut and crank it over. Pull the ignition fuse. Even if it kicks over worse thing that happens is the bolt comes completely off
I second this..I've done it multiple times on multiple vehicles. Even some with push button starts. I have a video if somebody needs to see it I'll post it on here.
Thanks a lot for the information and the process to fix it. I thought I had ran over a cat or something and was hanging around the engine. I am glad it was no kitty, bird or something like that.
Buy the Lisle Honda crank socket set. They take out those crank bolts like nothing with almost any 1/2 drive impact including electric impacts. Also great for rusted suspension bolts.
Our 2009 was making a similar noise. I thought for sure the timing belt had come loose. It was not the timing belt... the camshaft had actually broken in half and was wallowing out the caps.
I didn't let it linger. Mine only rattled when it was cold, about 1 minute first start in the morning. I scheduled the inspection within a week and had it replaced. At the time it happened, the engine had 150k miles and it was about 3 years ago, so 2018/2019. That was the original from the factory tensioner the mechanic told me.
@@Pantherman1979 great thanks for answering. I have a 13 pilot with 75k miles and am wanting to change the belt . Honda recommends 7 years but i thought it was 10. So i wanted to see if any one has pushed it to 10 years.
@@puma1294 In all fairness, I bought it used and had intended to replace the tensioner before I actually did. It was part of a kit from AISIN that replaced the water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioner along with a few bearings (www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1798456&cc=1441873&pt=16088&jsn=414) that's the kit I got from RockAuto for $176 + shipping, AISIN as far I researched is the OEM for Honda. Looks like it's the same kit for your 13 Pilot.
@@Pantherman1979 wow i did not know aisin was oem . Ive read people recommending it but i am weary. Im thinking of having dealer replace the timing belt kit with waterpump with oem.
I had the timing belt service on my 06 LX V6 Accord right at the 100K mark. Sometime recently (now at 151 K) mark, I started noticing the noise on cold mornings when I started the car. It goes away after a couple of minutes. I'm guessing that means the tensioner has not completely failed and it takes it a few minutes to get enough hydraulic fluid going to tighten up the timing belt. So, if I go ahead and replace the apparently faulty tensioner, should I go ahead and replace the water pump and timing belt too as best practice even though technically not due to 200k? It seems like it would make sense to do so since already down there.
If you had it done at the dealer more than likely they just replaced the timing belt and NOT the tensioner which is stupid but thats how they get you to come back and spend another couple grand
Looks like they are luck and brought it in just in time or it would been real expensive repair as these are interference engines.. OEM or Aisin timing belt kit only what id recommend
Wish someone would answer this as I've done a tone o research. My 06 v6 accord has a ticking tapping noise only on cold start when it's below 45 degrees. Not as loud as this video shows. MAYBE it's not as bad yet? Getting a stethoscope to make sure. Also you can apparently do this without removing covers.
Battery powered impacts can for sure crack those bad boys off. I've been using my 1/2 DeWalt cordless 20V XR impact for 2 years, haven't had to grab my 1/2 air gun since. Definitely haven't had to use a 3/4 for automotive work, do you live near a sea or ocean ? Also, I wish my home garage was that equipped !!! Nice work man!
Did you add coolant before doing the test run? Aisin recommends soaking the water pump in coolant so the seals can swell and become lubed. This was for a 5.7 Tundra motor.
Did you use all OEM honda replacement parts ? I'm debating our odyssey has 200k miles and will be handed down to my 16 year old son and figured my local parts store brand would be decent enough? Trust me im die-hard honda but $600 vs $120 is kinda hard to beat
have the same sh!t, parked the damn truck two years ago because of the noise... put a battery in, boosted it and it started on second turn of the starter - noise is still there but now i have hope of getting some money for it not as scrap
hey man quick question/comment. I could've sworn I saw your crankshaft in the wrong timing spot. The little arrow for the crankshaft was on the bottom pointing south. I did this job myself and the arrow should be pointing north to the top timing mark. Maybe this was half way through the 720 degree check of your marks. Just wanted to check on that...lol sorry to bother
@@user-tb7rn1il3q actually never mind the power... these Honda V6 have low rpm torque between 1,000Rpm and 2,000Rpm, no need to redline it to get moving.
Question, does the noise go away when it gets hot ? My 2006 Pilot makes a noise on cold start up that almost mimics a sound of a diesel engine noise, the noise goes a away after about 60 seconds...
@@BingChilling420_ Could be power steering pump Honda hose o-rings dry out. Usually noticeable during cold weather, also low power steering level, I had to run my mine above the full level.
What year is this one ? . I have a 06 honda pilot 3.5 4×4 and it says on timing cover I believe was replaced at 75,000 miles the timing belt and such but that's before I owned the vehicle . It now has like 157,000 miles I believe and is my daily driver but vehicle is from a used car lot and has been good so far no problems but my sunroof however is leaking and some how got my seat belt wet on driver side.
Before replacing the tensioner, did the rattling stop at any point in time while the engine was running? I have a 09 Honda Inspire with the J35A engine that has a rattle at cold start up, however the rattling stops as soon as the engine gets up to operating temperature. Any possible reasons why this happens?
@@Kornbeefy661 probably ab 2-3 mins or so. Im in PA winters have been about 10-20 degrees here overnight as well. i usually never hear it during the warmer summer and spring months. Its always loudest on cold starts first thing in the morning. Im at ab 78k miles rn
Just had to replace the motor mount on passenger side. It was making it sound like there was something rattling and scrubbing. Replaced the motor mount now everything is quiet.
I apologize, I'm not a big car guy.. Any other possible reasons to get this noise. I have that identical noise . It's seems my timing belt has no slack whatsoever. Real tight. Any other causes you'd be familiar with? Any advice would be appreciated.
