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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This is Episode 8 in the Acura TL Series.
Episode 7: https://youtu.be/iaKHzCkxaJ4
Episode 9: https://youtu.be/AOiB5ePMS_8
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Links
Torque Specs (not verified): http://hondaswap.com/threads/j-series-torque-specs.528726/
Parts
(Water Pump kit I used no longer available)
Similar Timing Belt Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Timing-Water-H-onda-Accord-Odyssey/dp/B07TTBP193/ref=asc_df_B07TTBP193
Water Pump Part # (2008 Acura TL): 19200-RDV-J01
Honda (blue) Coolant: https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-OL9999011-Engine-Coolant-Antifreeze/dp/B007XD0JI0
Engine Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJB5IGE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00
Serpentine Belt Tensioner: https://www.acurapartsworld.com/oem-parts/acura-tensioner-assembly-auto-31170rcaa04
Tools
Honda Crank Bolt Removal Tool: https://www.jbtools.com/gearwrench-3970d-honda-acura-crankshaft-tool/
Snap-on 12mm 14mm wrench: https://shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm/12–14-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1214
Body Clip Removal Tool: https://www.jbtools.com/atd-tools-8576-3-pc-body-clip-removal-tool-set/
Spill Free Funnel: https://www.jbtools.com/lisle-24680-spill-free-funnel-set/
Milwaukee 1/4” ratchet: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Ratchets/2556-22
Milwaukee 3/8” Long Ratchet: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Ratchets/2560-21
Related Videos
J Series Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement VManual: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/honda-j-series-timing-belt-replacement-vmanual
How Come Timing Marks Don’t Line Up?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY3OJPfiQJg&t=21s
Finding Suspension Noises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFbb43fwqk
How To Bleed a Cooling System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpXgAJ1gjU
2008 Acura TL Inspection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI_wno4uJb8
2008 Acura TL Repair Series (#ETCGBlackura): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI_wno4uJb8&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0J2n3Z7BsYU5kLkJrvMALD
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I just replace my timing chain & water got into my cylinders. I remove the spark plugs and got it out. Now milky stuff shoots out of dipstick. What should I do?
After watching your great video for a refresher, it's time to change the timing belt and water pump on a 2001 Accord V6! Keep up the great work Eric!
My mechanic just did my belt last week on my 3.5l odyssey engine and it seems the belt is off by a tooth. I bought a Gates kit, I'm hoping it's not a problem with one of the parts in the kit.
I don’t think that’s actually a Genuine Honda timing belt kit.
Whenn you pull the grenade pin does it pull on the crankshaft pulley and cause it to lose timing or just put tension on the belt, and the crankshaft stays in timing?
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!
34:02 : real camshaft 1/4 turned when i squized belt to check the tension. I wasn't sure until Eric's solution.
I have 2014 honda odyssey. Now, I have use 17mm to counter clock it back with safe sound.
replaced timing belt, I lined up all the 3 marks, crank but not start, may 1st time hear engine noise, but suddenly die.
Thank you for sharing this detail of timing adjustment. only you have this part what I messed up.
How much does it cost for service like this
Thanks for this great video. Do they have an an idle pulley that I can replace the water pump pulley with? I am planning to run an electric water pump. or maybe they have a belt that i can use if i omit the water pump pulley
A thousand thank yous for the torque specs.
Saves me from navigating my bishko shop manual on an antiquated windows xp computer to find it all.
Very important to bounce the tire like a basketball when taking it off. 😀 j/k
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.
HEY I HAVE A QUESTION? THE GROUND THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE MOUNT , WHAT IS IT FOR ?
Dissapointed that you did not change the cam and crank seals. You even had them in hand. If they were not leaking then,they would soon start to as the rubber in those seals would be hard and denatured after so many miles.
I didn't see you change the camshaft and crankshaft seals
Is this the same v6. As in a 2008 accord exL??
For 3 days (yes my car has been on jacks for 3 days now) I've been fighting with the timing belt being so tight and can't slide it onto the tensioner so I can finish the damn job. Never thought of doing what Eric did by PUTTING THE BELT IN FIRST then installing the tensioner after the belt is on. I pray that this will work on a hyundai tomorrow morning so I can finally go home.
great job Eric, nice professional job, dude your camera was great really clear…
Another hack I always do when replacing timing belt. Before you remove old belt until it's under tension take a pen or permanent marker and make marks on belt and all 3 sprockets (2 cam and 1 crank) and make them so that you know which mark is for which sprocket. Different color or I do two marks on each but with different distance between them. let say 1 tooth between marks on crack, two teeth on back can and 3 teeth on front cam. Then remove belt. Take new one and transfer marks on new belt. you need to count teeth a lot on both belts and this is only way to transfer marks correctly. Then having mark on new belt put it on and match all marks on sprockets. And you know what? you don't really need to set 1 cyl dead timing. no issues with cam under tension tendency to shift. I just rotate crack with old belt still on into a position then I fill less tension coming from cams. not on V6 though but on L4 there is a position when all valve are closed. But, do this only if you 100% sure that old belt timing was correct. Otherwise use regular method Eric shows in this video. thus still makes sense to set factory timing marks to check if it's correct. So, using this method I 100% sure that new belt has exactly same number of teeth between sprockets as old one.
Need to mention that J series has coolant drain plug on back somewhere behind Oil filter. Conveniently it has fitting for a hose that you can drain every drop out of block. so, no spills on crank position sensor. I used that drain when replaced coolant completely.
Was this car making a noise because mines ticking but with the covers off I can see the tensioner is still tight on the belt,the belt and components are old but does anyone know?
Thanks for the video. You are a lifesaver… m/ Jer
Hmm.. Certainly looks like the infamous FAKE Honda Kit available thru Amazon.
Better Hope that belt doesn't break
When should I have this done on a 2018 RDX?