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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