2013 Honda Pilot 3.5L Timing Belt

[@victormanuelperezelizondo3934]

Thanks for sharing this video, very informative, great camera work & lighting. I have the exact same car & it's time for timing belt replacement. After watching this video, I feel 100% confident and I know exactly what I have to do. I will call my mechanic to schedule an appointment 👍😬

[@michaelbyers8931]

This is the third video on this that I have seen. This is way harder than I thought. Very challenging job.

[@walterporras9233]

Hi bud: for the code issue, just turn the key to ignition (do not turn on vehicle) twice. Then, press the volume button for 3 seconds. That will recover your radio without the need of the code.

[@jenniferrodriguez9522]

Came to say this

[@CO.Electrical]

Same thing I was thinking. Just felt with that. Works like a charm

[@eluniversodelecuador]

Great Video. When adding coolant to the engine, it helps to set the Temperature Selector to HOT. Any air bubbles which may be trapped inside the heater core, will come out.

[@mohandasu43]

Sir thank you for helping us to learn to change the timing Belt on 2013 Honda Pilot lx. Also thank you for taking patience to show us in detail explaining the each part of the items to be also removed for to install with new parts with the new timing Belt with extra care taken us to aline the two timing marks for two pullies.

[@theellingsons]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. It would have been helpful to see a closeup of the condition of the timing belt after 151K miles.

[@toddgross8365]

I was curious also with the belt condition. I have 107K on my 2013 Pilot

[@quinnsmith8953]

Very thorough and detailed presentation. Made it look so easy and straight forward. Always wondered how the timing chain or belt was supposed to be lined back up didn't know there was marks there.

[@usnchief1339]

Nice job! Straight to the point. Thank you very much.

[@tedkrush5661]

Excellent Video. Now I know that will defer this task to my mechanic.

[@sergiogarcia3166]

Steve I do the samething at home too i have as a part time next weekend I have the 2013 pilot to replace timing belt kit thanks for your advices too

[@robertofuentes553]

Thank you very much for this instructive video, now I am ready to do my own water pump now on my Honda Pilot 👋👋

[@usnchief1339]

This Honda timing belt is a royal pain in the ass to get remove. 2nd time around for me. I'm using your video as a reference. I almost got out of doing it since my wife had an accident yesterday evening...bumper and driver side quarter panel damaged. She will officially have had all four corners of the car repaired now...horrible driver. She needs a tank. I'm using your video as a reference. Thank you very much!

[@tightgame9769]

When the four digit code request comes up, just hold the power/volume button in for a few seconds and it comes back on. I've had to do this when changing a battery in a Honda Pilot.

[@jaykellett2327]

Dealer wanted $60 to reset it since I didn't have code. You Tube video told me to hold power button in for 30 seconds.....worked again in about 15 seconds....LOL

[@fuexiong88]

Thanks. I just needed to replace a bad timing belt tensioner. This video really helped.

[@Factory400]

Excellent presentation. Now I know just how badly the dealership service dept is over charging. :-) Need to find a guy like you in my area.

[@androidtab7889]

How much does it cost?

[@djka8012]

is there a torque spec sheet for all the different bolts?

[@Steve4x4]

Hi, yes there is. I couldn't tell you what it is though. I know the tensioner pulley bolt is like 19ftlbs. And the crank pulley bolts is like 230ftlbs. I been doing t-belt so much and so long I personally no longer concern myself with torque values. I just know by experience what is the right tightness to be right. Which is why I never talk torque values in my videos. However I you need the specific values I'm sure u can Google it.

[@smittysmitty4681]

Hello have you ever used the Aisin timing belt kits if so whats been your experience with them

[@Steve4x4]

I only use Gates kits. Which at Oreillys are Import Direct.

[@BrandonTurnsWrenches]

What was the point of taking the water pump off if you were just doing a timing belt

[@Steve4x4]

I always change water pump when they are either driven by the T-belt, or are under the T-belt. If the pump fails after the T-belt was replace, you're forced to do the job again. This video focus was about the timing belt only.. but that water pump was changed.

[@dmck2533]

I just did this service on my 2014 Pilot. But I've noticed the water pump is leaking (3000 miles later). Is there something I should look for when i tear it back apart this weekend? I'm not sure where on the pump its leaking from yet. I did use quality Honda parts.

[@Steve4x4]

Im sorry to hear this. There no way for me to help you cause I cannot see the leak. One would presume the water pump is ok. But what i recommend is pressure testing the system before taking it all apart to verify the leak.

[@noladronelife_6574]

Thanks Steve for a very professional presentation.Just had the TB tensioner and Timing Belt changed on my 2013 Pilot EX-L.I was getting a loud ticking on cold starts that would go away in a few minutes.Vehicle never threw a code and other than the ticking noise I had no performance issues whatsoever with the vehicle.Got the vehicle back yesterday and noticed that the power and the acceleration is not the same,nor do I feel the presence of the vtec solenoid kicking in.acceleration input is way off based on how the vehicle drove prior to bringing it in to be serviced seems to take more throttle input to get the vehicle moving.Any Ideas on what that could be?

[@Steve4x4]

If there is definitely a difference from before binging it in to now. I would bring the concern to the shop. Ticking on the Honda V6 is usually a sign of needing a valve adjustment. So for an idea?.. insay have them make sure the v-tech solenoid is connected and / or not damaged. Other ideas if they gave it an oil change and used the wrong viscosity.

[@johnmitchell2741]

Maybe they didn't get the timing marks perfect and its slightly off-timing It can happen

[@androidtab7889]

Are aftermarket belts as good as honda belts?

[@Steve4x4]

@@androidtab7889 I always use Gates kits.. In my 30 years as a professional mechanic I've never had an issue of any belt failure that was cause by a belt. I even have some cars now returning for their 3rd timing belt.

[@toddgross8365]

Your video was very interesting. I've got a 2013 Pilot with 107K on it and will need to be getting this done in the near future. How many hours does this entire process take?

[@Steve4x4]

4-ish for a seasoned professional... 6-7 for a DIYer

[@toddgross8365]

@@Steve4x4 thanks that gives me a good idea. I'm going to have it done at the Honda Dealership.

[@FrankMcLaneIII]

I can't find the blue bar that holds up the engine. Might you know the name of it?

[@Steve4x4]

Although not the exact same one... its just like the one I used....... Sunex International 5207 Engine Transverse bar with Arm Support www.amazon.com/dp/B000TDAHGA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_Q8M74W1CG0DGNKJ7F8JA

[@mattc6872]

Steve where are you located

[@Steve4x4]

Tacoma, WA

[@JAMESL4716]

Are you by chance anywhere near Indiana?

[@Steve4x4]

Sorry I'm located in Tacoma, WA

[@f.j.a.2396]

Hi Steve. What is the mm size of the Crank pulley bolt? Thank you.

[@Steve4x4]

Honestly I cant remember off the top of my head, but I know most of the Honda's crank bolts take a 19mm hex. I cant remember is it's Honda's or another manufacture, but I know I've also used a 21mm and 22mm on crank pulley bolts. I don't remember exactly what I use. I just use whatever socket fits and just keep going.

[@f.j.a.2396]

@@Steve4x4 No problem. Thank you!

[@michaelhuang8347]

Seems complicated to do by myself...are you willing to replace the timing belt on my 2012 Honda Pilot Ex-L?? lol

[@reyjoemonsi9968]

hi steve! i have honda pilot 06 i replaced timing belt and i check crank and cam are align. when i start the car is not starting.what should i do?

[@Steve4x4]

Basics basics basics. Does it have spark? Does it have fuel injection pulse? When cranking does the engine sound normal. How is compression? Gotta start at the basics.

[@reyjoemonsi9968]

@@Steve4x4 i do compression test #456 has 200psi but #123 is 0 psi.

[@Steve4x4]

@@reyjoemonsi9968 ok so now u have a whole bank that is dead. What can cause mechanical failure of 3 cylinder to not have compression? My first suspect is valve train since ur doing the timing belt. Could be gasket sealing at head jacket. What is next is a cylinder leak down test.(Google it if you dont know what that is). That will tel you where the cylinder is leaking from. But if you have cranked the engine ove with timing belt not on right/ off or if belt broke. There is possibility of bent valves.

[@reyjoemonsi9968]

@@Steve4x4 if ever i have a bent valve if i will remove the rear cam do i need to removed the front cam?

[@Steve4x4]

@@reyjoemonsi9968 no you don't. If you getting truely 200psi in that back of cylinders it should be ok.

[@kirillivanov1910]

Excellent job! In which state are you located?

[@johnmitchell2741]

Was that the original timing belt with over 150k miles You didn't say

[@Steve4x4]

@@johnmitchell2741 I honestly can't rember on this one now. It was a while ago.

[@johnmitchell2741]

Thanks for the reply .

[@johnmitchell2741]

Great video Thanks for taking the time to make it

[@sskim112397]

Great video ! It helped me a lot to figure out what need to be done. How did you torque the crank pully bolt though ? Did you use torque wrench and finish it with impact ? Or torque wrench all the way?

[@Steve4x4]

I use a special too that holds the crank pulley, and a torque wrench

[@sskim112397]

@@Steve4x4 Thank you !

[@eduardoarteaga1826]

Thank you 🙏

[@saljacome3436]

Great video Mr Steve. Learned a lot from watching your video. 🤙🏼. Would you recommend replacing the water pump since everything is exposed? Did you replace it on this video because it was bad?

[@Steve4x4]

I always replace the water pump anytime it's driven by the timing belt. Last thing you want to do is having to do the timing belt all over again because the water pump failed 6mo after you did the timing belt. So always replace the water pump at the same time the timing belt is changed.

[@saljacome3436]

@@Steve4x4 than you so much for replying.

[@davidrivera4116]

Great job! Very informative. What would be the average price for this job?

[@jimbark4642]

My guess 1,000

[@Gabriellariz]

Way more than that IMO

[@ryanissamson]

The code is generally in the glove box, if it hasn’t been removed by the owner.

[@rudygarcia5509]

Gracias estiven

[@MM-co9ds]

What should I expect to pay for a service like that.

[@Steve4x4]

Ball Park $800.00

[@djka8012]

was quoted 3k from dealership

[@johnoceanyang5522]

Ur doing fine just that your camera person not so good on the camera

[@212hazyjay]

I have a 2013 Pilot Ex-L, honda dealer wants 1650$

[@Steve4x4]

At a dealer.. that is "reasonable" price. Most shops in my area are charging 130.00/hr So ur price isn't that unusual for a dealer.