When to change timing belt and tensioner on Honda Odyssey?

When to change timing belt and tensioner on Honda Odyssey?

I recently bought an 2008 EXL-RES with 75k miles, and part of the agreement when I bought the van was that the dealership was going to change the timing belt, tensioner, and water pump.

How do you replace a timing belt pulley?

Remove the serpentine belt and tensioner. Remove crank pulley. Remove the lower timing belt cover. Thread the rod to hold down the tensioner pulley. Undo 2 bolts that hold the hydraulic tensioner. Then reassemble. No need to mess with top end at all. No need to worry about timing marks, as the belt stays put.

Can you pull the tensioner out of a Honda Odyssey?

You can pull the tensioner because the tensioner will just pop the rest of the way out when after removing the first bolt and loosening the second and removing it. It takes a lot of pressure to push that tensioner back in and you cannot do it by hand. I do not understand.

How do you unbolt the timing belt tensioner?

In the service manual, it describes a step that looks completely superfluous, where you remove one of the battery hold down rods and thread it into the timing tensioner pulley, allowing you to unbolt the timing belt tensioner, while tension on the timing belt remains in place. This is exactly what you need to do. Going from the memory.

How much does it cost to replace timing belt on Honda Odyssey?

received a Timing Belt Replacement. Honda Odyssey Timing Belt Replacement costs $663 on average. What is a timing belt and how does it work? An engine timing belt is a fiber reinforced, toothed drive belt manufactured using durable compounds such as highly saturated nitrile.

Remove the serpentine belt and tensioner. Remove crank pulley. Remove the lower timing belt cover. Thread the rod to hold down the tensioner pulley. Undo 2 bolts that hold the hydraulic tensioner. Then reassemble. No need to mess with top end at all. No need to worry about timing marks, as the belt stays put.

How much does a timing belt replacement cost?

The average cost for a Timing Belt Replacement is between $719 and $888 but can vary from car to car.

You can pull the tensioner because the tensioner will just pop the rest of the way out when after removing the first bolt and loosening the second and removing it. It takes a lot of pressure to push that tensioner back in and you cannot do it by hand. I do not understand.

What should I do if my timing belt snaps?

At this point, the camshaft sprockets will align with the marks on engine, and the crank sprocket will align with the marks on the engine. Some engines, like GM interference DOHC V6s, will require special tools keep the cams from moving, so consult with a factory service manual if you can.

How do you change timing belt on Honda Odyssey?

Going from the memory. Remove the serpentine belt and tensioner. Remove crank pulley. Remove the lower timing belt cover. Thread the rod to hold down the tensioner pulley. Undo 2 bolts that hold the hydraulic tensioner. Then reassemble. No need to mess with top end at all. No need to worry about timing marks, as the belt stays put.

Where are the timing marks on Honda Odyssey?

One mark on the sprocket tooth and one on the belt teeth on each side of the mark. When I was done, I pulled the belt, transferred the marks to the new belt (double and triple check by counting teeth on the belt) and then just put it back on in the same place.

In the service manual, it describes a step that looks completely superfluous, where you remove one of the battery hold down rods and thread it into the timing tensioner pulley, allowing you to unbolt the timing belt tensioner, while tension on the timing belt remains in place. This is exactly what you need to do. Going from the memory.

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