For future videos please don’t fast forward to the next part some of us need that lil 15 second to see how u got certain things out. Great job tho thank you
This is the best video I have ever seen to change the timing belt. The only thing that confused me was... did he just put the old belt on because it still had white marks. When putting a new one on it wont have those marks sooo.... Is the important thing to make sure the metal pieces line up with the white marks?
Followed this tutorial on my 03 TL, my car had a few extra steps but most of it was the same. I wish you mentioned that we need to flush the cooling system afterwards though.
I was ready to purchase this car and decided to do some research first. After seeing the engine had a timing belt and not a chain with the water pump inside, I dropped the whole idea. At 76 I don't have the strength, stamina to do this fix. Taking it to repair shop would cost hundreds of dollars I don't have being retired so my search continues for a good used car with timing chain and external water pump. Great Vid by the way! Thanks.
I appreciate the video. I have to try and do this tomorrow in hopes to drive my car back to my city. Its the only car I have. I cant afford to lose it.
I did this a few times and marking the belt is more confusing than anything else. The most important thing for timing is to triple check alignment with the timing marks after rotating the engine by hand a few times. Also, to avoid the coolant mess when removing the water pump, there is a drain valve on the back of the block. I cringe every time I see coolant soaking the crankshaft sensor, which tends to go bad. I don't replace the water pump unless it's bad, but I can easily go back in if needed. If you replace the water pump you have to put in a quality one, I've seen more new aftermarket pumps go bad than original pumps with 200k miles or more.
8:02 My Acura's anatomy is a little different. That lower tensioner bolt was still too long to come out even when I unscrewed it. And the 10mm bolt that you was talking about to unscrew to take off the timing belt cover Wasn't reachable. I was able to remove the shattered motor mount, power steering pump w/ pulley wheel and a broken sway bar link. I'm really starting to hope that I don't even have to change the timing belt and just replace the motor mount and sway bar link so I can get back to driving to work. PLEASE!....Any advise before I put it back together?
The hexagonal harmonic balancer bolt removal tool is pointless when you have a 5000 ftlb impact driver. If you don't have a powerful enough impact driver, then the removal tool won't stay in place because the engine moves down when applying rotating force.
Does the 3.2 base TL and 3.5TL type s share same timing belt kits? Can anyone send me the link, mostly want aisan or gates because I need it for a 2007 acura tl type s timing belt and dont wanna accidentally order the 3.2 base TL
Great job thank you i will be referring to this when i start mine big key part you forgo to add tho is to make sure to have a jack or something to support the engine before removing the engine mount. but besides that thank you
Hey, not sure if you've already done the work. I just had mine done recently. You want to look for the tiniest amount of coolant leaking when you take off the timing belt covers. If you do spot coolant drips, its best to change it out as it will get worse with mileage and cost your own time down the line having to remove everything apart. That is of course if you plan on keeping your TL for many years to come. Also if your tensioner/oil pump seal is still a factory part, it's best to change it out to save you a headache down the line as those will also go bad with time/mileage.
I was trying to do the same job same car and year but my harmonic balancer bolt didn’t want to come off I called it a quit still have my new water pump and new thermostat and belts just sitting collecting dust now
For just timing belt it should not be more than 4. That being said alot of other parts are also looked at such as water pump, timing tensioner, oil pump gasket. Usually for cars this old they either will have leaks or if not should be replaced to save on labour costs down the road. With all the above included, 6+ labour hours is not uncommon.
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For future videos please don’t fast forward to the next part some of us need that lil 15 second to see how u got certain things out. Great job tho thank you
This is the best video I have ever seen to change the timing belt. The only thing that confused me was... did he just put the old belt on because it still had white marks. When putting a new one on it wont have those marks sooo.... Is the important thing to make sure the metal pieces line up with the white marks?
Followed this tutorial on my 03 TL, my car had a few extra steps but most of it was the same. I wish you mentioned that we need to flush the cooling system afterwards though.
I was ready to purchase this car and decided to do some research first. After seeing the engine had a timing belt and not a chain with the water pump inside, I dropped the whole idea. At 76 I don't have the strength, stamina to do this fix. Taking it to repair shop would cost hundreds of dollars I don't have being retired so my search continues for a good used car with timing chain and external water pump. Great Vid by the way! Thanks.
I appreciate the video. I have to try and do this tomorrow in hopes to drive my car back to my city. Its the only car I have. I cant afford to lose it.
+@myisathletics3433 Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ
So what if your also changing the timing belt as while how would I know where to mark it ? If that makes since ?
I did this a few times and marking the belt is more confusing than anything else. The most important thing for timing is to triple check alignment with the timing marks after rotating the engine by hand a few times. Also, to avoid the coolant mess when removing the water pump, there is a drain valve on the back of the block. I cringe every time I see coolant soaking the crankshaft sensor, which tends to go bad. I don't replace the water pump unless it's bad, but I can easily go back in if needed. If you replace the water pump you have to put in a quality one, I've seen more new aftermarket pumps go bad than original pumps with 200k miles or more.
Great video. Why are you marking the old timing belt, does it matter where the belt goes in?
You just saved me $1500.00! Now I don't have to worry about it for at least another 100k. Thank you so much!
I love the fact you keep the camera zoomed in so nobody could learn anything lol
How do you know how to mark the new timing belt? Does it matter since its new?
8:02 My Acura's anatomy is a little different. That lower tensioner bolt was still too long to come out even when I unscrewed it. And the 10mm bolt that you was talking about to unscrew to take off the timing belt cover Wasn't reachable. I was able to remove the shattered motor mount, power steering pump w/ pulley wheel and a broken sway bar link. I'm really starting to hope that I don't even have to change the timing belt and just replace the motor mount and sway bar link so I can get back to driving to work. PLEASE!....Any advise before I put it back together?
its ok to use 5w-20 motor oil instead use p/s honda oil...
Stellar video work and tutorial....top notch
Im wondering how you mark the new belt as many others
Fantastic video, thank you very much. Made changing my timing belt easy.
Nice job. But tell me that was power steering fluid in an motor oil container.
The hexagonal harmonic balancer bolt removal tool is pointless when you have a 5000 ftlb impact driver. If you don't have a powerful enough impact driver, then the removal tool won't stay in place because the engine moves down when applying rotating force.
Does the 3.2 base TL and 3.5TL type s share same timing belt kits? Can anyone send me the link, mostly want aisan or gates because I need it for a 2007 acura tl type s timing belt and dont wanna accidentally order the 3.2 base TL
Excelent video very detail Thank you
so there's no need to have a drop dead center to align these motors? Or did I miss that part?
The number 1 on the sprockets and the lines he drew are TDC
There are tdc marks on crank gear, and cam sprockets to set timing at tdc
Very excellent video thank you for teaching me
Great job thank you i will be referring to this when i start mine big key part you forgo to add tho is to make sure to have a jack or something to support the engine before removing the engine mount. but besides that thank you
i removed my timing belt and my rear can sprocket rotated is there a way i can spin it back without damage
Great guide, one question, does it need to replace water bump together with timing belt?
Hey, not sure if you've already done the work. I just had mine done recently. You want to look for the tiniest amount of coolant leaking when you take off the timing belt covers. If you do spot coolant drips, its best to change it out as it will get worse with mileage and cost your own time down the line having to remove everything apart. That is of course if you plan on keeping your TL for many years to come. Also if your tensioner/oil pump seal is still a factory part, it's best to change it out to save you a headache down the line as those will also go bad with time/mileage.
I recommend changing water pump and timing belt tensioner when doing the timing belt. I also check valve lash.
is this process the same for a 2003 tl s?
do i have to use a 1/2 socket set or will a 3/8 set work fine
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I was trying to do the same job same car and year but my harmonic balancer bolt didn’t want to come off I called it a quit still have my new water pump and new thermostat and belts just sitting collecting dust now
Does this work for the rl too?
Thank you very much for the video
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What size is the tool you never gave a size or naming to
Can someone help me find the cover that goes behind the right wheel that protects the timing belt?
❤ excellent job thanks
How many hours would this take a professional?
For just timing belt it should not be more than 4. That being said alot of other parts are also looked at such as water pump, timing tensioner, oil pump gasket. Usually for cars this old they either will have leaks or if not should be replaced to save on labour costs down the road. With all the above included, 6+ labour hours is not uncommon.
Harmonic balancer part looks tricky
Man that engine is salty
Putting an old belt back an interference engine is the most moronic thing ive even seen.
Welp time to sell this car lol
Man thank you for this video!