Honda J Series V6 Timing Belt Replacement

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This video is a complete step by step guide to replacing the timing belt and water pump on a Honda J series V6 engine found in many Honda vehicles including Accords, Odysseys, Ridgelines, Pilots, Acura MDX, Acura TL, and some Acura RL’s. You’ll find a complete listing of the parts and tools I used in the description below.
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@beyond2600 4 года назад

I don’t have a Honda and I don’t need a timing belt repaired but I’ll still watch your videos because their educational and relaxing. Keep em coming

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Thank you!

@wobblysauce 4 года назад

Same.

@davidg5704 4 года назад

What he said 👆👍

@SimmiesSchrauberChannel 4 года назад

@@ericthecarguy It seems like you have forgotten the commercials on this one. saw none of them

@dpwaaw 4 года назад

I can watch somebody else work all day long! Actually, I am doing my homework....I got to change my Vigor's timing belt.

@alexandercahoulan6583 2 года назад

Its so cool driving down the highway going 90-100mph knowing that you/I replaced timing belt, water pump and components, valve lash adjustment, spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, axles, ball joints, brakes, engine mounts (all), etc. You/I did all of the work. Tightened all of the bolts. Now THAT's trusting yourself. And for it to work flawlessly, is just f****** satisfying, yet scary. God bless it.

@FLINTmitten810 Год назад

I love that feeling too but I’m at the point of my life where I have no time to do anything this time consuming and wish I could just afford to pay somebody else to do it lol. Then again I’m afraid of other people touching my vehicles because it’s hard to trust anybody lol.

@wolleyreikivalley 4 месяца назад

i want to frame this comment and put it in my house. i read it a year ago and today completed my first ever timing belt job on my 2006 TL with 182K miles. ive done everything in your comment except valve lash and engine mounts in the last year since getting this magic shitbox

@DFWAuto_Hack 2 месяца назад

@@FLINTmitten810 CATCH 22

@DFWAuto_Hack 2 месяца назад

@@wolleyreikivalley You did a lot; i did the worst: timing belt without water pump; I should have but the timing is set now; lets see how lucky I am and for how long; I removed the engine; I am about to reinstall

@wolleyreikivalley 2 месяца назад

@@DFWAuto_Hack if you have a properly sealed Aisin or Yamada water pump you should be fine, the engineers only say to check it. but since my last comment i’ve also done valve lash adjustment

@shootr04 2 года назад

Eric, after watching your videos for 10+ years, I did my first ever timing belt and water pump service on my 06 Accord V6 6-speed just a couple weeks ago and used this video and meticulous notes I took from watching it. It took me the 3-day weekend and some swearing but I saved myself the nearly $1,200 in labor thanks to everything I’ve learned from you. I also did the valve cover gaskets and most of the intake gaskets/seals at the same time. I know you hear it all the time, but I am so thankful for the knowledge and confidence I’ve gained from watching you over the years. I barely knew how to change oil when I started watching and now I tackle almost all repairs myself. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy your time off and your family this summer. I’m definitely looking forward to more content in the future but will be rewatching other videos in the meantime. Seriously, thank you. I’ve saved so many thousands and gained so much more confidence in my ability to figure it out myself with some good instruction. I know I’m not alone in that. Cheers from Fargo, ND!

@FLINTmitten810 Год назад

That’s awesome man! Most guys never wanna admit they learned something valuable from somebody else… we all know you weren’t just born with the knowledge lol.

@shotaeraygo9094 Год назад

Cheers from Bismarck as well 😂

@Coco-qz7fn Год назад

Damn i have the exact same car can you come help me?

@jmcdonne 4 года назад

Last week, I paid the dealer $1400 to do this on my 04 Odyssey. When I saw this video in my feed, I got annoyed that it hadn't been released earlier, because maybe I could have done it myself. About 10 minutes in, I knew that expense was unavoidable - there's no way I was going to DIY this. Great video anyway.

@chrisb2368 3 года назад

Next time dont go to a stealership. Brimg it to a shop that know what they are doing. Shoulf have bean 600-900 dollars. Could have saved yourself 500-800 dollars

@packratswhatif.3990 3 года назад

Try having this repair done in Canada......ouch !

@MrSamPhoenix 3 года назад

It’s not that hard to do if you prepare & have the right tools 🛠 🧰. Just make sure to buy a high impact electric wrench, a good jack, get a block of wood 🪵, a good portable electric low profile wrench, the Lisle 77080 19 mm Harmonic Balancer Socket (trust Me on this), a Spill Proof Radiator Coolant Filling Funnel Kit, some Genuine Honda Type-2 coolant, & the whole day to yourself & maybe a helper. My brothers & I did this job to various Honda J-Series equipped vehicles (2001 Honda Accord EX V6, a 2012 Acura TL, a 2007 Acura TL, & a 2011 Acura TL SH-AWD). & some of them were a learning experience but doable for the DIYer.

@owenconnolly3041 2 года назад

@@MrSamPhoenix Thanks for the very very specific instructions MrSamPhoenix ! Thank you !!

@404TRUCKERTV 2 года назад

Oh yeah, a good import specialist or independent ex Honda tech shop like Eric are way cheaper.

@zexelM 4 года назад

Old Eric with old style content is back...love it.

@HorribleHarry 4 года назад

I have never seen a more watchable repair video on RU-vid. Far more helpful, pleasantly presented and encouraging than any other repair videos I’ve seen. Watched the entire video with rapped attention and I don’t even own a Honda/Acura V6! Thank you for posting this and your other videos.

@seanfyodorovich5230 2 года назад

ETCG is still the best automotive resource on youtube. I bought his video years ago for the earlier J-series engines when I did the timing belt on my 2004 Odyssey and now I need to do this on my 2012 Ody. It's a fantastic guide.

@uggadugga8070 4 года назад

Eric, the latest and greatest tool for the crank bolt is the Lisle 77080 19 mm Harmonic Balancer Socket for Honda --- I had my crank bolt off in 3 seconds with an ordinary air impact! No other tool required!!

@mileseggimann280 4 года назад

I used my $40 Harbor Freight electric impact gun with the Lisle Hefty Honda Crank Bolt socket, came off after like 6 ugga-duggas. Amazing.

@valeriyv1073 4 года назад

Agree. I borrowed Milwaukee M18 high torque from Home Depot with that Harmonic Balancer. It took off the bolt in seconds.

@nateblazek3671 4 года назад

Plus one on this, I was doing the job and was having a hell of a time with that crank bolt, even with a 750ft/lb air impact. Ordered the lisle socket off amazon and it came in 24 hours, got the bolt off in 3 seconds. Definitely helpful for this job.

@francakesfordinner 4 года назад

Just to further add information to the Honda community, today my Ryobi 1/2" impact wrench on a full battery couldn't do it with the Lisle socket. Borrowed a buddy's small compressor and 1/2" gun, tried it at 80 psi line pressure and it still wouldn't come off. Upped it to 110 psi line pressure and it spun off like a dream. Lisle makes a good tool that's for sure, I just didn't invest in the Milwaukee high torque years ago.

@mohammedshafiq4053 3 года назад

I said to bolt i take you off bolt replied take me off in two mins i tolk him off two hours beat me

@johnaclark1 4 года назад

A few additional tips that have helped me with these J series TB jobs over the years: 1. At 41:09 there's is a dot on the crank gear at the 12 o'clock position that lines up with an arrow on the engine block for using a timing mark when the balancer is removed. 2. Before removing the timing belt, paint (nail polish, paint marker, etc.) matching marks on the old belt and cam/crank gears. Then carefully transfer those marks to the new belt. Then simply line up the white marks on installation. It's nearly impossible to end up one tooth off if you do this. 3. When removing the hyd tensioner, remove the bottom bolt completely first before loosening the top bolt. Then when you remove the top bolt the tensioner will swing easily without binding up the bolts and possibly damaging the threads in the block. 4. After cleaning it up I put just a drop or two of motor oil on the tensioner pulley bushing to help with any wear and make it move easily. 5. The idler pulley bolt comes from the factory with thread locker on the threads. Honda says to replace the bolt but I never have. 5. The crank bolt is supposed to have motor oil between the head of the bolt and the washer. You can overtorque if you oil the actual threads. 6. Aisin makes a great kit for these. I've heard that there are even fake Aisin kits on Amazon but I've used the Aisin kits from Amazon and they seem legit. Be careful of the seller you buy from on Amazon. If you're suspicious just buy it from RockAuto.

@2491kridge 4 года назад

johnaclark1 yup completely agree with each one of your points and have never had any issues taking these steps. Actually really surprised Eric having worked on Honda for years that he didn’t mark the old belt coming off, it saves so many headaches and makes reinstallation a million times easier

@bluecar5556 4 года назад

@@2491kridge You mean mark the old belt, put the new belt on top of the old and copy the marks to ease installation?

@johnaclark1 4 года назад

@@bluecar5556 Correct. You mark the belt and sprocket at each sprocket. Then transfer the marks from the old belt to the new belt, then simply line up the new belt on the marks on the sprockets.

@bluecar5556 4 года назад

@@johnaclark1 Not sure if I would use that method. In doing so, it is assuming the belt has been replaced that isn't a tooth off. Then again, an engine that is running a whole tooth off isn't going to run very good. Bought a 1996 civic with D16 with timing belt a tooth off. Sounded like it had really retarded ignition timing. Always labored sounding at low rpm's.

@johnaclark1 4 года назад

@@bluecar5556 Yes, it assumes you have a running vehicle with no issues to begin with. If you are a tooth off you will have engine performance issues, DTC's, etc. Besides, you still set it all to TDC before you mark it and remove the belt.

@jeffrop9094 4 года назад

This video was of great help to me and my son. He recently bought a 2009 Acura TL with the 3.7 liter and 168,000 miles. We got the belt, pump, and tensioners all replaced without issue.

@CRAPO2011 2 года назад

What brand tensioner did you use? Is it still working good?

@TheScubacamper 2 месяца назад

I’ve been watching your videos for at least 10 years. You’re such a great teacher, E. Please Keep it up; you’re helping millions of us with each video.

@johnnnyyuma 4 года назад

eric ive never done anythin besides changin oil; I was able to do my timing belt cuz of info on the net like your videos. Guys like u r the shit

@jcwick0859 2 года назад

i like using the lisle socket for the crank bolt... comes out in 2-3 seconds

@julianesai 4 года назад

Terrific video Eric. Lots of learned information and technique. I think that's what separates you from the rest. Well done.

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Thank you!

@movingforward4950 4 года назад

Because of this guy( big shout out to Eric the Car Guy) I was able to complete the timing job on my $250 dollar 02 Acura 3.2l TL. Thanks Eric

@fbeissner 3 года назад

This video is saving me from a 1000+ repair at the shop. Life saver, thank you for these educational videos.

@donjohnson3701 3 года назад

The hardest part for a diy’er is learning how to do it the first time, you’ve upped the learning curve for us . Your vids are loaded with tips from your experience (the torque specs are great). Thanks so much for helping us. Caught your other excellent vids on replacing the thermostat and valve cover gaskets. Thumbs up!

@highzrollaz5428 3 года назад

You are doing God’s work. Thank you Eric! The only thing I would add is when after putting the timing tensioner on, screw the battery hold down bolt into the hole found behind the timing tensioner pulley until it pushes into the rear of the pulley. This will allow you to pull the pin from the tensioner much easier. It was a PITA to get out for me

@TruongLe-eo8kh 2 года назад

I had to reset the pin 3 time by placing up again the body of my Honda and jacked it up then line up with the holes using the smallest Allen hex L shape tool that would fit through the holes. Anyway, once I had the tensioner installed, it was a PITA to pull the pin . I had to google how to pull the Allen tool from the hole using locking plier and a cheater bar to pull it from the tensioner. It was a struggle.

@ashleywilson6145 2 года назад

This step by step tutorial helped me tremendously. I followed the steps and was able to change my timing belt, the crank seal as well as the tensioner, and idler. Thanks for making this video and I hope you continue to make more great videos like this. It did the job over a two day span, and now the car purrs like a kitten.

@ermerins 4 года назад

Your "Timing" is perfect! My 2003 Odyssey is due for timing belt replacement in 5K. Great content as usual.

@oldz70 Год назад

I've been wrenching for almost 40 years and know how to do this. This video is the proper way to demonstrate this job because the engine is IN the car! Anyone can replace the belt on an engine outside the car, which is not real life. Obviously if you are overhauling an engine it's out of the car so it's easier. Engine in car is real world work and this video is great. Same way I've always done it and everyone else i know.

@scottmoola2311 3 года назад

Thanks Eric. I did my 2008 honda accord v6 today and your video helped me out alot. I haven't changed out timing belt & water pump in years. Maybe 10 years ago. But with the help of you and your awesome video I'm able to get my timing belt/water pump done in one day... (today) much appreciated. Idk what I would do without your help. Just wanna say thank you so much... 🙏 can't thank you enough..

@zandern9489 4 года назад

Don’t own a Honda anymore- but I’m so entertained listening to you while you work I had to watch the whole thing. If make a wish (not that I need it) came to me I’d say let me work in ETGC’s garage along side him for a week just for the banter, well and learning some stuff too. You crack me up!! Well, at least it fell through, or those darn flash lights, or hey, we didn’t need that bolt...😂😂😂 thank you Eric!

@staceyhill846 3 года назад

Hey Eric! Thank you so much! Just finished and so far so good. Your point about the upper parts moving saved me- I was not able to make my belt tight by hand I had to pull the rear forward and place my belt into groove then reset back to time. I took old belt and marked each gear spot - transferred to new belt so I knew I was one tooth out. I recommend removing the hood holder and sticking a piece of wood in the other side. Also maybe use a bottle Jack to raise motor so the floor Jack is not in way - have to step over and can’t collect coolant because in the way. Marked crank bolt after 47 foot pound to 60 degree then used impact and holdback to get as close as I could. Can’t say thank you enough - did 2007 odyssey for daughter in law and grandbaby!

@supersabrosinho 4 года назад

I'm the proud owner of an 11 Acura TL with a manual transmission, and thanks to you I'll be doing the timing belt myself this summer... Thanks for your help!

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

It's very similar, but the parts are a little 'smaller' as you'll see.

@AcuraAddicted 4 года назад

Yes, I just watched an hour of Eric changing the timing belt! Love the little tricks and all the advice you have on this coming from years of experience and probably hundreds of these done. What I found useful for me as a beginner back when I did my 2008 MDX was marking up the old and new TB and counting the number of teeth between the timing marks. I know it's redundant, but it really added more confidence for me as a beginner doing this for the first time. Also, rotating the engine manually to verify the timing marks align helped :)

@owenconnolly3041 2 года назад

Acura Addicted ! Thanks for the Tips Man !!!

@coache1nine 4 года назад

The first time I did a timing belt was on a Mazda 626 w/ 2.5. The water pump was leaking, so I knew the timing belt had to come off. I lined up all the marks, then I rested my hand on the back cam gear and it moved. I freaked!!! I went in the house, had a soda and a sandwich, and calmed down. I came back out, lined up the marks, and put everything back together. Hearing that engine fire, with no noise, was the sweetest sound I ever heard.

@mariacaltzontzint359 4 года назад

Thanks Eric, your videos are a great help. Our problem turned out to be carbon build up on the ports throttle body etc. Timing belt video and others were used. Really made it a lot easier. Fantastic!

@TheRebuilt1 4 года назад

Great work sire. I remember doing a 3.5 Rl as my first job way back in the day and had the bank 1 and 2 sensors backward so was shitting bricks when the car would not start. Thankfully i had old school OG watching me and corrected after job. Chapeau to you and the OG's out there schooling us.

@michaelmiller4716 4 года назад

Eric, you really know how to get some mileage out of a pair of rubber gloves! Do you patch them before using them on your next repair?

@JimnyVR5 4 года назад

*"...so I can't say exactly what you'd be like... but I can imagine it's disappointment"* Thanks man!

@1844life 4 года назад

My timing belt broke on my Acura 2004 TL. I thought my engine was done; but with the help of my cousin we replaced the water pump and the timing belt. Went to the car , turn the key over and said KOBE! My baby is back on the road. Thank you

@morrij01 4 года назад

Great video, did this job on my car (just the belt the rest is still very solid) over the weekend and the tip about the back cam was invaluable. I also used a C clamp to reset the tensioner and it worked very well.

@vh448 2 года назад

Everything is clearly explained. Eric is the best teacher when it comes to fixing cars.

@timothycolvin5884 4 года назад

Morning, Eric. The little white package in the water pump says "Enjoy a free snack, compliments of Honda."

@jimbus91 3 года назад

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@bryanjeffery6393 2 года назад

I'm not the type to comment online to anything, but I need to give a huge "Thank You" for this video. I watched this video, took notes (made an outline), then followed those notes out in the garage working on a 2003 Honda Accord. We started the job at about 8 AM, and by 2:30 PM that day, the car was back on the road. Knowing what needs to come apart and in what order, was extremely helpful. The shots of the parts with the "hidden" fasteners was also extremely helpful. We tried to bust the big bolt loose using the method shown in the video but were unsuccessful. Luckily I had purchased a "Harmonic Balancer Socket Tool 77080 19 mm Crank Bolt Socket for Honda, 3 Times Momentum Power of Standard Impact Sockets" from Amazon to use as a backup . With the impact wrench and that socket, it came right off. Thank You!

@pv2smurf 4 года назад

51:28 I always clean the ground and the mounting surface with sand paper or something abrasive to assure a good ground. I usually make it standard practice whenever I remove one. I use it to assure myself IF an issue occurs, it's not a ground I removed. I'm also about to invest in the electric ratchet like you got here. Thanks for the 1hr long video. I know it takes MANY MORE hours of editing to make it happen. Thanks vegetarian Eric 🤘💪

@GKirkland1 Год назад

ECG is in a word OUTSTANDING!!!!! There are fewer and fewer good mechanics out there. I’ve been working on cars for years and every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new and add to my knowledge base. Well Done Sir. 👏

@geologic740 4 года назад

Nice work demonstrating and explaining the process. You pretty much addressed all my concerns. Good camera work, too. Thanks for the J series videos.

@dominiclombardo6548 6 месяцев назад

just completed this job on my wifes 2017 odyssey thanks to this video. really helpful man thank you. i was fighting getting the belt back on all day, never thought to remove the pulley. worked!

@BartramJ 4 года назад

I got a j32a2 and I really appreciate all these recent J videos !! So helpful

@carlito.pedida-personal 3 года назад

The best timing belt replacement video I've seen. Both my honda pilot and accord are due for timing belt replacement, this instructional video provides a lot of detailed help and confidence. Thank you so much for this kind of generosity in sharing your gift and skill. You're a great teacher!

@audinthusiast3750 3 года назад

I am a technician myself and I know how to replace these day and night AND I EVEN knew the part where the idler pulley had loctite before even getting to that part but I still enjoy your videos lol, they are very relaxing keep it up👍🏼

@jaikou5132 6 месяцев назад

This video saved me! thank you for explaining the tension vs slack side!!! Set everything to tdc and made sure that the idler and both cams had good tension. Went over to the tensioner side of the belt which was still loose, installed the tensioner, pulled the pin, rotated the engine over two rotations and everything was in time and at their marks!! thanks so much!!

@jpecorel1 4 года назад

It felt like Christmas morning when I woke up to find the timing belt video reminder on my phone.

@davidregan9872 4 года назад

YES! You should have a great time doing it if you have to do it outside in the snow! NOT!

@Andrew-mp5hy 4 года назад

Thanks Eric, for great content. Now that I am a recent RU-vid content creator, I realize how important the comments are so figured I would leave a quick note which I have neglected in the past few years I've been watching you. Thanks for all you do!

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Thank you!

@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040 3 года назад

Stop Lying 🤥 you have nothing 😒

@cobra454tim 4 года назад

I have to say that’s a quite smooth running engine for the mileage Honda used to be known for their engines I’m impressed with my parents new Acura MDX

@cobra454tim 4 года назад

Not The Technician Too bad they still run a timing belt on their six cylinder 😆

@yasmanibarajas7278 4 года назад

I don't own a car like that but I will take a lot out of it and apply it to my crappy vw car. I honestly needed to see a video like this, for me is like a breath of fresh air. So happy, thank you Eric.

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Thank you!

@TruongLe-eo8kh 4 года назад

33:33 answered my question when my camshaft jumped forward. Thanks

@TruongLe-eo8kh 2 года назад

come back to refresh timing belt and water pump job for my 2016 Ody this time, it only 72K miles due for tensioner noise in the morning during warm up last a few minutes and would never happen again for whole day once warmed up. I'm replacing everything based on advices from other videos so i won't have worry about it next 100K miles

@Storyholder23 Год назад

Great video, I watched it before helping my father in law do his Odyssey's, I just rewatched it in preparation for doing my wife's Odyssey in the morning. Thanks man!

@PNW_Sportbike_Life 4 года назад

So this is why I pay a professional to do this on my Honda’s! Great video man; interesting and entertaining!

@rhyno514 4 года назад

How much you pay ?

@PNW_Sportbike_Life 4 года назад

For a Honda J series with plugs, right around 875 before tax.

@supersabrosinho 4 года назад

No shame in paying pros if you're not mechanically inclined. I do repairs myself because I don't trust any mechanic with my 11 TL 6MT. See the video in my channel where I caught the mechanic abusing my car on dashcam

@agirl9040 4 года назад

Mechanics abuse your cars!

@PNW_Sportbike_Life 4 года назад

@@agirl9040 I have a super good mechanic I’ve been going to for years. He’s done 2 timing belt changes for me

@troyfall6573 4 года назад

Hello Eric, thanks for you instructional videos. Today, I just completed the timing belt, water pump and serpentine belt job on my 2006 Acura TL. You video was a big help. It took me 6 hours but I bet I could do it in 3hrs if I had to do it again. Makes me wonder why the dealer charges $1200 for this job. Instead of using a cheater bar to get the pulley bolt off I used an impact wrench with a Lisle 19mm supersocket. I also used your idea of flushing the power steering system by disconnecting the return line. I did not find it necessary to add additional hose but instead just put the return line in a gatorade bottle. The pump flushed it clean in seconds. Last week I did the rotors and pads and the car will be good for another 100k miles.

@prestonsnider2804 4 года назад

Enjoyed the series! Thank you for sharing the work and experience Eric!

@rochediy9057 2 года назад

I know its been a while since you posted this but I appreciate that you explained how to replace a timing belt without using a paint pen all over the engine and counting teeth on the belt... Like what if the engine time was slightly off before the belt was replaced because the tentioner was faulty? You very quicky explained how its done without being in panic over making sure that an exact number of teeth be counted and transfered from belt to belt. Thank you for making a video that doesnt make the job seem like rocket science.

@djoham 4 года назад

I appreciate the torque specs interspersed throughout the video!

@jacobmarley2417 3 года назад

absolutely. Its a wonder why that isnt standard. I guess full time mechanics just assume or go by feel.

@wolleyreikivalley 4 месяца назад

eric. it took me the better part of 3 days and i also did my radiator, hoses, alternator, and thermostat. i can’t thank you enough for the information you provide. this video is very valuable

@wowthtsgood 4 года назад

Love the j series, and love all the j series content 👌

@MrSamPhoenix 3 года назад

Me too

@regkarn1 4 года назад

Flashing back to replacing the timing belt, water pump, and power steering pump on my 2004 Odyssey. I had no idea what I was doing but I was armed with the factory manual. Only took 10 hours to do it because I made a lot of the mistakes you point out. But my work turned out to be good. I drove the van for another 55k miles after that service before trading in for a new Odyssey. Thanks for the great videos.

@johnnycakeface 4 года назад

Love these vids, feels like I'm watching Bob Ross with an engine. :D

@aaronbounds1336 4 года назад

Putting the torque specs for the bolt in the video is very helpful. For those of us DIYers who are pretty new to this stuff and or are doing something major like this for the first time looking up torque specs is yet another thing that needs to be done. Nice to have it in real time.

@NoWr2Run 4 года назад

That little white packet said, " SOME PARTS MAY BE COUNTERFEIT ".

@NicholasAndre1 3 года назад

Personally I’d go with an Aisin kit over a “maybe Honda” kit

@iji641 3 года назад

I’ve heard aisin is just as bad of quality products. Personally I feel the only way to really go it’s straight parts from a dealer

@NicholasAndre1 3 года назад

@@iji641 I believe (but not certain) that Aisin is the manufacturer that makes the OEM Honda parts.

@vincelow 3 года назад

@@iji641 the OEM water pump on my 2007 TL Type-S says "Honda Aisin"

@LastWonBeats 11 месяцев назад

Got the belt installed per your instructions got to the tensioner step and fiddled around with it until i realized i need more clearance and it wasnt fully engaged. I had to compress the tensioner to engage fully, popped the pin in and installed the tensioner but had to push it from the back to get the bottom bolt to catch. Went to check position of that rear cam and it moved ccw about 2 teeth over. Im so close i can feel it! Lol i will restart in the morning and maybe install the water pump bracket after i double check that the cams are aligned correctly after the tensioner is installed . Your video breaks down the actual installation of the belt itself, great job. Ive been stuck on installing the belt while keeping the front and rear (mainly rear) cams at the exact 12’ position.

@shootr04 2 года назад

I’ve never done my own timing belt/water pump service, but I have two J series that need it soon. This doesn’t look too bad at all. This is extremely helpful, Eric, as always!

@tomwhite2368 2 года назад

You've just got to take your time. I had my cl up on Jack stands for about 2 months in the garage. Runs like new now

@frdbtr 4 года назад

I just did this service on my wife's 2010 MDX. You and South main auto repair have really thorough video's that help hobbyist mechanics like myself save tons of money on these types of repairs/maintenance.

@jxhern22 4 года назад

frdbtr my wife has a 2011 mdx...was it very similar to this video, or were there big differences? Thanks.

@frdbtr 4 года назад

The motor mount setup is completely different but everything else is the same. Watch south main auto repairs video on the honda pilot timing belt. The motor mount setup is much closer to the mdx setup with fewer differences.

@ifixem9585 3 года назад

Helpful tips 😀 1. Leave h/p line on p/s pump, unhook l/p line, fold pump over back of engine! 2. Take crank pulley off before serp belt tensioner, way easier from the bottom! 3. Crank gear (not pulley) is also marked to the block at TDC 😉 4. Once belt is installed, "hand roll" the engine 2 times (720 degrees on the crank). You'll verify timing and preset hydraulic tension 🤙✌

@jeffpurl1081 Год назад

Eric for the win, again! After years of awesome advice on Civics over the years, we upgraded to a TL. And of course Eric has also has videos on fixing one. I really appreciate the wisdom on what to get from Honda and saving us heartache down the road!

@Carlos-yz5kz 4 года назад

Of course this got uploaded a day after I finished my timing belt. Spent 2 whole days with it. Regardless still gonna watch this whole video lol

@AcuraAddicted 4 года назад

That's about right. I did my 2008 MDX back in 2014 and spent two days also. It's tricky just with the floor jack. And especially if you are doing it for the first time in your life, like I did :)

@dennisgruba4792 3 года назад

@@AcuraAddicted good for you! Always like to here when folks stretch their ability to a new level and don’t get fearful

@MrTravisAl 2 года назад

It be like that sometimes lol. Still got a watch the video of doing it. Learn the pointers that I didn’t have while doing it the first time, , a debrief of I could’ve done better, New ways of thinking, solutions to things I had a hard time with, helps keep me humble and definitely helps with retention. and i have extra context for the learning.

@zaiks0105 2 года назад

I replaced my timing belt, water pump, tensioner, etc. about a month ago .. Thanks to you, Eric

@lexmaximaguy8788 4 года назад

An hour long video...ah snap time to get ma coffee..

@willd3808 4 года назад

Adblock for RU-vid

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

You do realize I make my living from the ads posted to my videos right?

@willd3808 4 года назад

@@ericthecarguy yap, it loads the ads silently in an alt tab so i dont see nor hear them, so dont worry, you still get your millions.

@valeriyv1073 4 года назад

Excellent and very helpful video. I love watching almost everything from Eric. Especially because he has a lot of videos with Hondas/Accuras. But installing a counterfeit kit, how was that? That was not only the pump - all parts in the kit were not genuine. I have seen those Chinese kits and compared side by side with surely genuine parts purchased from a dealer. They are all very different and visibly much worse. Cheaper in 2.5 times of cause. I would never trust those as if OEM kits. Genuine AISIN or Gates kits would at least more likely be authentic.

@wiimaster2847 2 года назад

I have a feeling he's going to learn this the hard way. The TL died on a highway and he hasn't gotten to diagnosing it yet.

@Henry_Jones 6 месяцев назад

Honda is peak percision manufacturing. My 16 odyssey and 16 accord, both with the j35, both 86k miles, both had timing belt tensioners starting to fail at the exact same time. They sounded like diesels during cold start. 2 timing belt kits done.

@mbs5328 4 года назад

I'm only halfway through watching this video, but I have to pause to ask why Mr EricTheCarGuy didn't clean the mating surface on the engine before installing the new water pump?

@nfpower12 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Eric for the video I have watched it multiple times until I learned the way to fix my acura rl 2009. I got an estimate around 1500$ and I ran away. I DIY myself with a friend both of us never touched a car before it took us 3 days but manly for the lack of tools or other parts that needed to be replaced. For the cranckshaft I tried everything and the best way to take of the polt was done using an electric lug nut removal that runs on the car 12V. It comes with an electric jack in a kit for emergency for 90 USD in Amazon. I tried powerful impact wrench from Dewalt and other brands but this cheap device did all the work without any sweat.

@mikebarnes3238 4 года назад

Great video -- wish I had seen it when I did the timing belt on my 2002 Odyssey. I always learn some when you stay dirty?

@PishbolL 4 года назад

Hello Eric, 1st of all I would like to thank you for what you do, You have helped thousands of people like myself how to turn a wrench.

@nathanteran5597 4 года назад

Appreciate the videos. Currently doing all this stuff to my TL aswell so this is all helpful!!

@jasonholloway2476 4 года назад

I did this job on a 2004 Saturn Vue Red Line a year ago...same engine, and agreed with every point you brought up! I experienced the dowel locator pins with the water pumps as well! And I had that same issue with the rear camshaft popping too...it made me freak out! Nicely done as always, Eric!

@toddtech10962 4 года назад

I work as a Honda tech up in Dayton when I’m on my school breaks. I tried to tell the guy I work with to use the tool on the crank that you did but he said “this is flat rate dude” then proceeds to put a MAC 3/4 air gun on it and came off like like it was nothing.

@mailmanjoe 4 года назад

Sounds like a smart man you should listen to. 😂. Eric also did a video a while back specifically about those crank bolts and effective ways of getting them off.

@djsonicc 4 года назад

Nothing wrong hitting it with impact gun, but sometimes it's just too tight and you have to hit it with brute strength multiplied with a 2 foot breaker bar.

@-rudy- 4 года назад

There is actually a very heavy 19mm socket made for impacts to remove crank bolts--the walls of it are much thicker and I'm thinking the momentum of all that added mass, along with a powerful impact, help break it loose so easily. I bought the socket but it is too thick to fit inside the hex crank pulley tool. But now that I have a much more powerful impact, I'm about to try it in a few weeks on a Civic.

@supersabrosinho 4 года назад

@@-rudy- how did it go?

@-rudy- 4 года назад

@@supersabrosinho I haven't had a chance to work on that car yet, but once I get a few other car issues sorted (I have a few other that need attention first), I'll be able to get to it. Since I'm using the large Milwaukee 1/2" impact and the crank bolt was removed last year, I suspect it will come out with no issues.

@labradormcgraw 4 года назад

Yep - still the best on RU-vid. No contest.

@2dfx 4 года назад

Next ETCG1 video - counterfeit parts. EDIT - only took him a year.

@robertbutler8005 3 года назад

Really well done video. Thank you for the time it took to do the job and edit this. Huge help on my 250,000 mile one owner pilot.

@johnnyh64 3 года назад

How long did it take you and did you have a lift? I have a 2015 Pilot with 239k miles, you have me beat!

@HoldandModify 4 года назад

Never regret subbin YTR. I use various parts of its offerings all the time.

@nighthawkj30A4 4 года назад

What would take me 5hrs for Timing Belt Replacement Eric shows us with in a hour video. Man have to love editing.

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

I can actually do this job in about 40min if I'm not making a video. Thanks for the comment.

@nighthawkj30A4 4 года назад

EricTheCarGuy dang 40min? it took me few hrs to get off the bolt. Then after that it went together as supposed to. Working outside 🥵 in my drive way. But great repair Video Eric

@pdaddy879 4 года назад

@@ericthecarguy ain't no way lol

@blairguinea1337 4 года назад

5 hours minimum

@cory8791 4 года назад

Counterfeit Honda parts?

@47ALTAIR47 4 года назад

Belt and pump are definitely fake

@Jodeyjoe559 4 года назад

Aw I hope not lol

@TheDerrty111 4 года назад

I think it might be it was from Amazon

@47ALTAIR47 4 года назад

@@TheDerrty111 If the seller is not Honda or Acura, then Amazon can easily sell a fake, with small letters in the description that the aftermarket parts

@TotalCamaroZ28 4 года назад

I thought he said he got this as a kit from eBay?

@crankygrandpatech3894 11 месяцев назад

Dude thank you sooo much for the crank lesson! All was going fine with my wife's 2010 Acura Tl timing belt change, got all off but the belt, and tensioner pully. Took off the tensioner and marked the cams with a marker, in addition to the crank. All was set, pulled off the belt and the cams turned clockwise about two inches. After my sphincter relaxed a bit, I stopped for the evening to research if I could move the cams (saw somewhere you could not do it). After hours of looking for advice, I saw your video. Whew! good to go tomorrow. I feel like I just stepped off a time machine. Could do stuff like this on old Chevy's back in the 80's but have not worked on a car in years and it shows. Sucks being old! Would pay the dealer to do it if he did not want $1900!

@stickercuttingcom 4 года назад

I've never seen a grenade pin come out so easily, did the pin pop out when you pulled it? That seemed concerning.

@jacobmarley2417 3 года назад

i thought the same thing though ive inly done this once years ago on my mdx.

@TheDerrty111 4 года назад

Hands down the best tutorial! Eric is the best when it comes to Honda's!

@blairguinea1337 4 года назад

He is the best for stop !

@jameseberhardt3551 2 года назад

I have three Acura/Honda vehicles that all need timing belts replaced right now. I am quit capable and am thinking about doing the work and saving myself $3200. The parts for my 2015 TLX are $115, the 2010 TL are $54, and Pilot for $89. Great job explaining the process and what to look for as well as the removal tool. That's the part I was most concerned about was the removal tool. Just need to find one.

@shlumpgod 2 года назад

Hey, I have yet to turn on the car but I just got all the timing covers back on after a timing belt change, while trying to torque the crank it moved on me so i took the top covers half way off to see the crank marks and cranked it till the top 2 marks were set and just tightened the crank bolt with an impact so I technically don’t know if the bottom crank mark was set, it was when i first cranked the 2 cams from the bottom. Im exhausted from doing this job so i hope everything comes out okay, im also not able to constantly support the engine with a jack so i hope everything is fine

@TheBeerBox80 4 года назад

Yay premium membership!

@FosterFarmsOk 3 года назад

I just did this on our 2006 TL. thank you so much for the step by step. The waterpump was leaking. I even had the back cam slip our of time like yours and got it spot one again. fired right up and no more leak. Now I have to do the power steering rack. thats doesnt look terrible but not fun.

@andrewyeong6188 4 года назад

8:09 -8:15 Scotty Kilmer moment

@brianaustin1328 4 года назад

Andrew Yeong true!

@mailmanjoe 4 года назад

Brilliant! 😂 Except Scotty would grunt even if it wasn't necessary too.

@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476 4 года назад

No tech-kitty here, though!

@tvw4951 8 месяцев назад

Halfway done on my 06 RL. I'm mechanically inclined, but was gonna pay a dealership / garage for this. Its not so much that its hard, its just tedious. I see why it costs money now, Not looking forward to ever doing this again. Just gotta take my tensioner off / belt off. Timing is set and I'll button her up tomorrow. Lifesaving guide

@mbdint 4 года назад

Great video, Eric! 1) did you put anti-seize or thread lock on any of the bolts during the job? 2) did the water pump leak at all being crooked? Or did the motor mount bracket pressed it hard enough to straighten it out? Thank you!

@joelopez7459 3 года назад

i'm wondering if not getting all the pump bolts is a big deal since i lost a thread

@franklinpowell7770 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I was way more comfortable in changing my timing belt after watching your video. My timing pulley accidently moved after I removed the belt, and I felt more secure knowing I could fix it after watching

@prm5798 4 года назад

The Honda lettering on the timing belt also looked counterfeit

@supersabrosinho 4 года назад

It's all in the details. My mom bought me a pair of very expensive Nike shoes when I was younger. When I read closely, it said "Mikey" with the Nike logo backwards. Ruined my Christmas 😆

@kdavison007 Год назад

Thanks a TON for the callout on looking for the water pump guide pins. I had one stuck in the block I needed to remove.

@drewt1081 4 года назад

I remember buying your first video to do this, back in 2012. Kinda of funny how i'm watching this because i'm about to embark on the same journey, again, apparently just like you.

@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis 4 года назад

Having never had to do a belt on this particular engine. Not very common in Ireland I'm looking at this thinking.... what ballbag decided to out the abs pump there. Clearly not a tech who would be doing belt replacements anyways!!!

@djsonicc 4 года назад

Not much space in the engine bay to put it elsewhere really.

@adrianreyes2318 4 года назад

I did this procedure on my 08 TL last year... Pain...in...the...ass... But it's doable. I'm not an expert mechanic or even a so-so mechanic. Just found a good youtube tutorial and followed that.