Honda 3.5 Timing belt and water pump 100k Service 

Me and my uncle literally watched this video step by step as neither of us had done one on this vehicle. Great video and we had success on our timing belt. Thank you

This is the most accurate and explanatory video I’ve ever seen on a car repair. Professional work, and professional editing. Good work done.

Best Honda v6 timing belt change vedio I've seen in youtube!!! Thanks

Know it's been over a year since you put this out, but have to say it's one of the best vids on youtube for this repair. Considering the problems you had, even with a lift and more tools than I've got, this vid convinced me to just take it in to my local shop rather than inevitably messing it up myself, but I understand a lot more about how these are put together now, so it was still super useful. Thanks a ton for all the work putting the video together!

I don't comment on videos very often but I wanted to make sure to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to you for making this video. I was able to successfully change my timing belt/ water pump on my 2011 Honda Odyssey. You helped me out big time!

Kudos for the owner who is staying up on his service intervals. I appreciate your effort bringing us the information Will.

I followed every step in this excellent video on my 2011 Honda Crosstour. The job went perfectly. Except for 2 broken 19 mm sockets on the crank pulley. Ended up using a jack under the breaker bar. JFC. This video tutorial is one of the best I've seen! Thank you!

I was dragging my feet to replace water pump and timing belt in my 08 Pilot, UNTIL I watched this video. Now I can't wait to dig into it! Thanks for the extra time you spent making this video. Good job!

Really appreciate the clips from the FSM and I'm impressed to see a Mechanic actually use a Torque Wrench! Great job. Thank you.

Thank you for such a thorough walk through, you highlighted some real "gotcha's". Your step by step walk though is the best guide to this job anywhere.

Burning the midnight oil / staying late to record after hours and then having to EDIT as well... much appreciated!

This was the best Honda 3.5 timing belt change video I have seen. Thank you so much. All the detail was great including needed torque specs. I have two of these engines that I will be changing this summer and you can bet I will watch this video again and take notes!

Thanks for the super detailed step by step. I downloaded SIS for this, and got worried. Glad I found you! You saved me a bunch of cursing, stopping halfway through the job to hunt for tools I didn't have, etc.

I wish all auto videos were as concise as this one. Great job and thanks!

Best instruction video I’ve seen on yt for timing belt replacement

You're amazing patient man for filming this maintenance interval service!

Nice step by step repair Mr. Robinson. Should be helpful to many people doing this job.

THANK YOU !!! A HUNDRED TIMES!!!you are a fine instructor!! this was the best video on repair i have seen soofar!! this gave me the confidence i needed to do my 2001 odessy. thank you again!!

Thank you for making this video. You allow us to save money by showing us the how-to. I will do this on my 2006 pilot. I paid $775 for this job 7 years ago at an independent honda specialist. Im certain prices are twice as much in 2024.

This is the best instruction video I have ever seen the pop up diagrams are very helpful thank you

19 mm impact with a 1/2 long bar against the frame, hold it snug, have a buddy bump the starter, crank bolt off in 2 seconds. Replace it with a new bolt with red loctite and done.

Will I APPRECIATE THE TIME YOU TOOK TO PUT THIS VIDEO TOGETHER THE BEST PRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTION YET !

Excellent video. Wish all mechanics were as thorough as you. Checking and double checking every step.

man...I did that same job on my accord 07 v6 with no lift and boy do I empathize with you about your back. It was my first timing belt job and my back and legs were KILLING ME.

Thanks for the great video. I got one tore down at the shop now. Interesting how this video pops up. Mine has a leaking water pump with a mystery oil leak. The water pump has been leaking for a while. I'm gonna replace the crank seal while I'm in there. That heavy socket that fits that crank bolt really makes it easy. Not overly priced on Amazon. Thanks for your time and good work. Peace

I got a 2007 ridgeline that has 220,000 miles on it, and I don't believe the timing belt has been done for quite sometime if at all. I've turned wrenches for awhile, I don't own a lift which you don't really need but tbh I'm a little nervous to do it. I heard many horror stories doing these. I really appreciate this video. Thank you!

I have never, and will never own a vehicle with a timing belt. But it's still a joy to watch you do one, Will. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for posting this video, I have a 2015 model that is creeping on 100k miles. I have seen several videos on exactly this procedure, I have been taking bits here and there from each video to do my timing belt job. It's nice to see how you manage to improvise with alternate tools/gadgets to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt, since I have access to a M18 high torque wrench I'm not taking any chances and have ordered the harmonic balance holder and the massive 19mm socket to make my job easier. I also noticed you have some Harbor Freight tools in your arsenal which I will also be using. If it weren't for people like you and other mechanics that post "how to" videos, a DIYfer like me who simply wants to save some money and feel proud of doing it, we would be able to do jack.

Robinson Auto - best video yet on replacement! Diagrams, arrows included at appropriate times. Cheater bar challenge with a stubborn crank bolt - how do you do that while lying on your back on the garage floor?! Looks like I will be taking it to the shop because of that one fact... don’t need that aggravation. Your three hour job is my 1 to 2 day event! Lol! Thanks.

Didn’t know you could take the motor mount off in one piece, thanks in advance, going to to do our 2011 Honda odyssey

Best video found on timing belt service done to a Honda 3.5 engine. Thumbs way up!!

Thank you!! Best video I have seen for timing belt replacement on this engine. Pop up diagrams very helpful too.

Very cool mechanic even in the midst of struggling with removing stubborn bolts. This is slightly different from other videos but it's a no nonsense approach and it works, I like it.

I haven't even watched this yet. I'm just excited there's another video out. I haven't gotten a notification in FOREVER! I'll watch it on my way to SEMA. 😋

Great job!! I always put grease where the tensioner pivots. Have seen them seized. Excellent camera and editing. Really enjoy your vids!!!

That special socket PAYS for itself the first time you use it

Can't begin to thank you enough for this video. Honda shop wanted $1000 for this job.

Nothing shy of what I expected Will. Another awesome video. Almost made me miss wrenching for a minute.

AMAZING...Simply Amazing, much gratitude for all the time and meticulous attention to detail. Was researching and bumped into your vid, as I'm bout to do the belt on my 06 Ody 96k first time. Quality of the vid fantastically done. Definitely subscribed !! Appreciate if you post type of special socket everyone was mentioning in the threads to take out that bolt. Lord knows i'm gonna need it.

Engineers that design cars should have to do a 5 year apprentice job repairing cars before their allowed to sit down and design one. I bet they would make them a whole lot easier to work on .

Just successfully finished this project and your video was awesome! Thank you for your time and detail!!

Great seeing a lot of heavy hitters in here giving you praise for your work. It shows that you are doing it right, and the time and effort in doing these videos is worth it. I know i appreciate it. The picture diags are great with torque spec. Take care and thx for posting.

Love the fact he's using the Harbor Freight special "Earthquake XT. That impact gun is worth it's weight in gold.

One of the best timing belt video's i have ever seen. I feel your back pain. I have the same problem today.

Great video and tutorial! Too bad your battery died at the belt installation step, as I missed the part of removing the tensioner pulley to account for the tightness of the new belt. As I tried to slip the belt onto the pulley, it caused cam 2 to rotate. After an hour of extremely careful cam positioning, I rewatched your video and your comment about having the pulley off saved the day getting the new belt on and everything back together quickly. This is one of my first comments on a repair video and wanted to thank you and now I have a Honda timing belt and water pump replacement off of my bucket list! My wife just let me know how quiet the van is now that the hydraulic tensioner is not banging the tensioner pulley to death!

You are the best worker I've seen. I bet I can do this job myself after watching this, thanks to you. Thank you.

that face at 3:54 lol I've been in that exact situation trying to break these blasted crank bolts off. They are ON there.

Excellent job. I like how you use genuine parts. Aftermarket parts not so great. Thanks

I was on the ropes about doing it myself... most definitely going to now!

Taking our 07 pilot EX-L 4x4 this weekend to the dealership for just this service, that and the spark plug replacement as well.. looks like a lot of fun to replace ..lol

Excellent video I appreciate you taking the time to do it. This allows me to see what the dealer will be charging me for. It's also allowing me to determine what I need to do now versus what I can wait to do later. Thanks again!

Great video, Finally a video that shows the real world struggle of getting the Honda / Acura crankshaft pulley bolt loose. I have started to use a 3/4 inch breaker bar, a 3/4 inch 19MM with 3/4 inch extensions to break it loose as well as a propane torch.

Got that same astro led light and it is awesome. No need to have snapon beat you upside the head for a good rechargeable light. You inspired me to start doing timing services.

How he remembers which bolt goes where is mesmerizing!

4:49 I used heat on the crank bolt , in the past I’ve used weight that fit over the impact socket to give it more inertial mass, I know that tools can be bought but I tend to use what I can reach

I came up with an easier way to tighten the crank pulley bolt. On the special crank bolt impact socket, draw two lines along the sides with a paint marker 60 degrees apart. Torque the bolt to the initial spec of 45 lb/ft. as usual. Then put a mark on the engine corresponding to the leading line on the socket. You can reposition the socket so that the mark on the engine can be made with a better view if necessary. Then simply use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt until the second line lines up with the mark on the engine which should be exactly 60 degrees. Being the special socket is now marked; you can use this method in the future jobs as well. I found your video very helpful when I did the timing belt kit on my Ridgeline. Thanks!

We can tell this guy is working per hour lmao “ I’m gonna suck the power steering fluid out of the reservoir” in strand of just moving it to the side.

Outstanding video! Entertaining too! Thank you - I need to do this soon.

autozone has the super thick n heavy 19mm crankshaft socket. works magic. im doing this job later on in the week with a valve lash adjustment.....love the hondooos

Thanks for this. I will be doing this on my 2nd Odyssey and this would have been a big help the first time.

best honda v6 timing belt video , much better detail than the other video , thanks very much for your hard work and upload ...... much appreciated

Excellent video. I was a bit intimidated by the fact that engine mounts would need to be removed; you explained it very well with clear How-To video shots.

As of the crank pulley bolt every car I have ever had to remove one I always use the starter with breaker bar and whack it off so far so good no problem!

What a great video! I love your commentary, and explanations of everything. I've got this job to do, and I'm going to do it verbatim. Love the internal struggle over pulling the pin on the tensioner...I'd be feeling the exact same thing!

Nice video! Especially like inserted diagrams. Very helpful.

Thank you for taking the time and do this step by step. Great video!!

PRO STYLE VIDEO!!!!! VERY INFORMATIVE AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. .... Thank you very much for your time and patience.

Good video.... never this easy. Always have issues with the back cam slipping. Honda Techs use a special tool to gold it in place. I get someone to hold both cam gears with 17mm wrenches while I pull the pin.

I just had my timing belt/water pump/tensioner and new bolts done at the dealership. $984 dollars for the deal. The technician gave me the old parts back. The timing belt look like it was still almost new condition.. smh I had this changed @ 113,880

We have a 15 odyssey. I was going to farm it out but after this, I think I can do it. I did a 3.4 Toyota 4runner. I had no problem.

Great video, I really want to be able to keep up with honda recommendations but the dealer prices are crazy. 105k service the quoted me $2,200. on 08 honda ridgeline

Nice video Will. Shop is looking good and busy and looks like you have some new equipment. Nice to see your shop doing good!

I love to see Honda parts on those , I do the same , I've seen aftermarket tensioners fail within 40k and those engines bend valves when the timing belt jumps time

Best video I've ever seen on here n got the full process as well with the torque n specific bolts my guy here is a legend hope he keeps up the good work n vids

Nice to see you back Will where have you been ?? You just can't do that (take any time off) anymore (just kidding) Hey on those stubborn crank bolts look into buying the all-new W7152 from Ingersoll Rand the most powerful ½” cordless impact wrench in its class. Delivering 1500 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque. That's a beast

I like your style man thanks for this gonna be doing my wife's odyssey soon getting geared up for it. Appreciate

Good video I really respect and appreciate how you took your time and didn't speed up ya video so me and the rest of the viewers can fully see the full job step by step 💪💪💪💪shop prices too high plus inflation etc but your video been very helpful plus gon help Dave time and money plus a peace of mind same time 💪💪💪💪

You are a stud! Would you believe that there is no Haynes manual for the newer Honda Odyssey? I couldn’t and wouldn’t have done this without your wonderful video. Absolutely fantastic.

Great video. A very Invaluable and informative step by step video. Thanks for taking the time.

One of the best videos and great explanation of everything. Great job dir. God bless. On a crank bolt that's really, really tight like that one, I've used a strong arm with a pipe extension, fouled it against the frame, then bumped over the engine to loosen the bolt. Works great espically on a Toyota 22 R engine.

On the crank pulley I just put a breaker bar and socket on it rested it on the control arm and because there was no spark plugs as we were replacing them just gave the engine a quick crank of the key and Walla broke the bolt loose like nothing.

Awesome job & your time recording & editing is MUCH appreciated!!! Curious to your opinion on the front cam seals whether they should be replaced while you’re down there even tho it’s not leaking, again, much appreciated!

Great video Will! I just did one on Saturday,same model,same engine. Thanks for sharing! 👍

Was hoping to see the footage of the crank bolt cracking loose. Awe such a feeling of relief when they crack knowing how tight they are by rust or basic age making them so hard to loosen..

I just did this. Get the heavy 19mm socket. It’s only $25 on Amazon and saves so much time.

Great training video.. I know my back could never handle a timing belt job.

Use a 3/4 inch air gun with 3/4 to 1/2 adapter. Works great.😊

Great video. Definitely one of the best on RU-vid. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

Really appreciate the clear details and the top notch quality in making of this superb vide👍

Great video you done a fantastic step by step instructions great jobs THANK YOU very much😊

great video with good technical info thanks

That bolt was tight! Next time just put your breaker bar on that bolt and start the engine🤣🤣.

Thank you for posting this video. It is very detailed with excellent camera work.

I just changed my timing belt tensioner without removing major components It was a pain in the butt very tight fit

Thank you very much it was very helpful i am about to work on my 2018 pilot

4:00 You big sally...Tammy would have had that bolt out like it was nothing, lol! :) Good work...I think this video is an excellent 41 minute lesson on why to only buy cars that use timing chains.

Excellent video...it showed me to only let a professional due this maintenance. Many thanks!

Will buy the special socket it will remove the bolt with even a nano! Think is was like $22 Great video!

By far the best video on this procedure. You gave me the push to do this myself. Thanks...Liked and subbed

Excellent video...thank you for taking the time to do it!!