2007-2013 Acura MDX Timing belt

"Make Acura Great Again"
Season 5, Episode 1
2007-2013 Acura MDX Timing belt

In this episode I will be changing the timing belt for my 2008 MDX, which is applicable to all second gen MDX (2007-2013) and many other cars equipped with a Honda V6 engine.

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Table of contents:

00:00 - Intro.
03:30 - Tools needed.
05:04 - Prepping for TB removal.
07:48 - Removing extra parts to make it easier.
15:18 - TDC marks adjustment.
16:03 - Finalizing the TB removal.
18:48 - Removing the water pump.
20:08 - Installing a new water pump.
20:47 - Installing new TB components.
24:21 - Rotating crank to check for TDC marks.
24:44 - Reinstalling rear and front TB covers.
25:04 - Reinstalling the side mount and other parts we took off.
30:10 - Adding coolant and starting the engine.
31:35 - Closing thoughts.

You can use this video as a guide for pretty much on any other Honda V6 vehicle.

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Part numbers:
AISIN TKH002 TIMING BELT kit (Mitsuboshi TIMING BELT, AISIN water pump with preinstalled seal, tensioner pulley, idler pulley with Koyo/NTN/NSK bearings, hydraulic tensioner).
Timing Belt: 14400-RCA-A01
Water pump: 19200-RDV-J01
Hydraulic tensioner: 14520-RCA-A01
Timing belt adjuster (tensioner pulley): 14510-RCA-A01
Idler pulley: 14550-RCA-A01
Idler pulley bolt: 14551-RCA-A01
Side engine mount: 50820-STX-A02
Crank pulley or harmonic balancer if needed: 13810-RJA-003
Woodruff key if needed: 90704-RCA-A00
Coolant: Honda/Acura Type 2

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