AISIN BTH-001 OEM Timing Belt Tensioner
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I believe it will fit because the engine is nearly identical to that of a Pilot.
It is compatible with the j35z4 engine used in the 2011 pilot. A j37a1 can be found in the 2011 MDX. I know this doesn't answer your question, but you can ask one of the service technicians at your local (or any) Honda dealership. They are certain of it.
No bro
It happened while I was driving my Honda.
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My second-hand Accord with 254k miles was making a lot of noise when it started up for about 5 minutes. This component was identified as the source of the problem in videos posted on YouTube. As a result, I went ahead and purchased it. After supporting the front wheel on the passenger side, I pulled it off. The Tensioner can be seen just to the left of the oil filter. Two 10 mm bolts are relatively easy to remove, and the timing belt cover then simply drops down and out from under it. Oil leaking was mentioned in other reviews, but mine was completely dry. I clamped it in a vise and slowly compressed it, even using a cotter to keep the shaft in place. The old one seemed to be working well. The new tensioner is equipped with a genade-style pull pin that must be removed after installation. So, theoretically, you mount it with two 10 mm bolts and then pull the pin to complete the installation. There is a shortcut (which I used) if you aren't replacing the timing belt. I checked the timing belt through the hole left by the tensioner with a Teslong embilical camera to make sure it looked okay. With 250 miles on the clock, I was concerned about the condition of the timing belt, as it is an interference engine, and timing belt failure means the engine is a total loss. Next, I cut a hole in the plastic cover with a Dremel to allow access to the grenade pull ring. Unless you remove the cover or cut a hole in it, you won't be able to pull the grenade pin. This was a relatively simple process, and I'm sure there are other ways to cut an access hole. By loosening four bolts on the timing cover, the tensioner could be easily moved into place. Without removing the crankshaft Harmonic balancer, the cover will not come off completely. The pull pin is very tight and must be yanked out with a strong straight yank. I'm sorry for the sentence structure; it's late and I've had a couple of glasses of wine. Simply make a small hole in the fabric. Then use a lot of duct tape to close the hole. This task took approximately two hours. 5hrs. It's likely that you could finish it in less time. Best wishes to you.
My 2006 Honda Pilot was having a lot of problems because of this small item. When the engine was cold, it made a clicking noise and caused my Short Term Fuel Trim to be too high at idle. The replacement took about two hours. To loosen the lower cover, you'll have to take off the upper cover for the timing belt. You'll also need to turn the engine a little to loosen the belt and pulley so the new tensioner can be installed.
This timing tensioner is most likely leaking hydraulic fluid and losing tension, causing your belt pulley to clang against the leaking hydraulic tensioner end. Replace this when you change your timing belt or you'll have to do the job twice! Don't buy a Dayco or a cheaper brand for this hydraulic tensioner because I've heard of them leaking after only a few years; instead, go with an Aisin. This is a Japanese product.
It will take 20 minutes. After searching various forums for the Pilot/Ridgeline/Odyssey with the same engine, I discovered that this is a very common problem. I'm due for a timing belt replacement in 15K miles, and I tried to wait, but the noise was becoming increasingly loud, and I didn't want to risk the timing belt tensioner pulley assembly breaking. If you're unfamiliar with how these tensioners work, the tensioner spring assembly (the part I'm reviewing) is a spring-loaded piston that applies tension to a separate timing belt tensioner pulley assembly that's bolted to the engine, and it's filled with hydraulic oil with carefully placed holes/valves that dampen vibrations to maintain constant tension on the timing belt. I noticed oil/grease on the CV boot on my passenger side axle during oil changes for the past two years, which I assumed was due to a cracked boot leaking grease, but it turns out the source of the oil was the timing belt tensioner directly above it all along. br>br>Fortunately, the part isn't too costly, and it's relatively simple to replace. I'm not a mechanic, but I can do basic repairs on my car, and I was able to replace this in just over an hour. The most time-consuming part was removing the small bolts from the timing cover, which were difficult to twist out due to the lack of space for adult-sized hands. br>br>This looks and functions exactly like the OEM tensioner on my Honda Pilot, with all of the same markings. It's a well-made product of excellent quality. I've owned a lot of Hondas and have never had a problem with the timing belt tensioners, but they were all integrated tension spring pulley types, not hydraulic dampened types. I wasn't expecting it to fail after only 90K miles, but it's so simple to replace that I wouldn't mind doing it again after another 90K miles.
My timing belt was replaced, and they bought a new tensioner from a local auto parts store, but it failed after 6 months. Installing it was fairly simple (it took me about 2 to 3 hours). My engine is now practically silent!.
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