it looks easier to take out an appendix, It's worth what ever they charge I would have ripped the skin off my knuckles right ion the beginning. The tools are definitely crucial.
@117nathanmyers. when they took out the pulleys, tensioner, seals, everything was in very good shape even the timing belt. I think they last a lot more than the manufacture stated. I am cautious so i changed everything accordingly. Oh well, now I don't have to worry about it for another 100k.
According to some mechanics, they told me that i didnt have to replace the hydraulic tensioner, the seals unless they show leakage. I replaced it anyway because i dont want to be bother from it for another 100k miles.
@bubthegreat1. I bought all of the parts from honda and had one of the local mechanic shop installed it. I replaced a timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, pulleys, water pump pretty much everything in that compartment. I SPent $400 on parts and $300 on installation. THe procedure was very long. It took close to 6 hours to complete the job. Now my car is running great. However, when the mechanic took out all of the parts, they seem like brand ew when i have 95000k on the car.
@PJON214 why would you get the parts from honda? getting parts from the dealer is way overpriced. Why did you replace the pulleys? you only have 95k on the car. It should be good for another 100k+. they usually don't break. just spin it a few times to make sure the bearings are not rough. and you should have only paid maybe $100-$150 on parts.
@bubthegreat1 you need to replace the timing belt everything else is optional. I would recommend that you replace the tensioner and water pump. the pulleys are usually okay just spin them to see if they are rough. They may be kinda hard to turn but that is okay. you will also need a timing gun. sometimes you may also need a specialty tool that you can get from the dealer to remove the outer pulley. (usually they will let you use them for the day) and a shop manual.
@117nathanmyers I prefer to use OEM water pump and timing belt. Do you recommend a better alternative or lower priced one vs the dealership? I wouldn't go to a dealer, but buy from an online source selling OEM parts for less, usually 30%
I just did this job on my sister's 2003 Honda Pilot last week before I saw this video. I've also done this on a 1999 Honda Odyssey with a similar engine except the timing belt tensioner is designed slightly differently. I basically did mine the same way as in the video except I replaced the crankshaft oil seal as a precaution even though it wasn't leaking. I left the old camshaft seals though. Although there are other designs of Honda crank holding tools, I used the same one in the video.
It costs over a grand because you are taking it to the dealer or a place where they are raping you. Avg in my area is 800-600 with parts. In my other car you have to remove the front end; the MDX is a joy to work on. These V6's engines are rock solid, I've owned three now. Thank you for this video.
It's a real shame Honda did things this way.... I have never known another vehicle where it costs over $1000 in labor just to change a timing belt. We love our MDX, but this engineering problem has really made me question buying another Honda in the future.
it looks easier to take out an appendix, It's worth what ever they charge I would have ripped the skin off my knuckles right ion the beginning. The tools are definitely crucial.
Siguror6 2 weeks ago
@117nathanmyers. when they took out the pulleys, tensioner, seals, everything was in very good shape even the timing belt. I think they last a lot more than the manufacture stated. I am cautious so i changed everything accordingly. Oh well, now I don't have to worry about it for another 100k.
PJON214 1 month ago
According to some mechanics, they told me that i didnt have to replace the hydraulic tensioner, the seals unless they show leakage. I replaced it anyway because i dont want to be bother from it for another 100k miles.
PJON214 3 months ago
@PJON214 I always replace it because I have had a few go bad.
117nathanmyers 1 month ago
@bubthegreat1. I bought all of the parts from honda and had one of the local mechanic shop installed it. I replaced a timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, pulleys, water pump pretty much everything in that compartment. I SPent $400 on parts and $300 on installation. THe procedure was very long. It took close to 6 hours to complete the job. Now my car is running great. However, when the mechanic took out all of the parts, they seem like brand ew when i have 95000k on the car.
PJON214 3 months ago
@PJON214 why would you get the parts from honda? getting parts from the dealer is way overpriced. Why did you replace the pulleys? you only have 95k on the car. It should be good for another 100k+. they usually don't break. just spin it a few times to make sure the bearings are not rough. and you should have only paid maybe $100-$150 on parts.
117nathanmyers 1 month ago
@PJON214 Wow, go Honda!! So, my 2003 Accord that has 102k miles on it, I shouldn't sweat too much about having the TB changed at 105k ?
bubthegreat1 1 month ago
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dustbowel20 4 months ago
i am thinking about replacing a timing belt and water pump on my 2003 honda accord v6 coupe. Is the procedure the same or atleast similar? THanks
PJON214 5 months ago
@PJON214 Did you ever get a response? I need to replace my belt for my 03 v6 6spd Accord. What else are you replacing besides the water pump ?
bubthegreat1 3 months ago
@bubthegreat1 you need to replace the timing belt everything else is optional. I would recommend that you replace the tensioner and water pump. the pulleys are usually okay just spin them to see if they are rough. They may be kinda hard to turn but that is okay. you will also need a timing gun. sometimes you may also need a specialty tool that you can get from the dealer to remove the outer pulley. (usually they will let you use them for the day) and a shop manual.
117nathanmyers 1 month ago
@117nathanmyers I prefer to use OEM water pump and timing belt. Do you recommend a better alternative or lower priced one vs the dealership? I wouldn't go to a dealer, but buy from an online source selling OEM parts for less, usually 30%
bubthegreat1 1 month ago
I just did this job on my sister's 2003 Honda Pilot last week before I saw this video. I've also done this on a 1999 Honda Odyssey with a similar engine except the timing belt tensioner is designed slightly differently. I basically did mine the same way as in the video except I replaced the crankshaft oil seal as a precaution even though it wasn't leaking. I left the old camshaft seals though. Although there are other designs of Honda crank holding tools, I used the same one in the video.
mailpup 5 months ago
I assume this is similar on 2000 Acura TL and 2004 Honda Pilot? I own both and engines sound the same to me.. my TL needs this done
morovis96 6 months ago
It costs over a grand because you are taking it to the dealer or a place where they are raping you. Avg in my area is 800-600 with parts. In my other car you have to remove the front end; the MDX is a joy to work on. These V6's engines are rock solid, I've owned three now. Thank you for this video.
mowashear 8 months ago
Very great video! Nice and helpful..
lilarch22 10 months ago
It's a real shame Honda did things this way.... I have never known another vehicle where it costs over $1000 in labor just to change a timing belt. We love our MDX, but this engineering problem has really made me question buying another Honda in the future.
hakrjak 1 year ago
Nice!
elic123456 1 year ago
can't wait for number 2
AutoStudent4Life 1 year ago