HONDA V6 3.5 Rattle Noise Fix. ( Timing Belt Tensioner ) Easy fix!

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Күн бұрын

Honda / Acura timing belt tensioner replacement to fix the cold start rattle issue. Honda Pilot, odyssey, Ridgeline, Acura MDX, Tl Etc.
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@Lowegy Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BrianBalatbat Ай бұрын

Thank you for the support 👊

@mattsimpkins9205 4 ай бұрын

I just used your video and did mine! Did it exactly like you showed and my 2015 Honda pilot went from sounding like it was ready to die to purring like a kitten !! I can’t thank you enough for this video!

@joemix3832 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I just replaced the tensioner on my 2014 Odyssey by following your method. FYI on that model the oil sensor is inboard of the tensioner and not in the way, so i didn't have to touch the oil sensor. I will say it was very tricky to reach both hands around the control arm and up to the tensioner, it also took me a while to get the lower bolt in, i turned the crank pulley in very small increments about ten times. I'm very much an amateur, the whole process took me about 90 minutes trying to get the bolts out and back in again. But the result was a quiet engine for only the cost of the part. Great video!

@VBORODSHOP Ай бұрын

Just did this quick fix today!!! Works perfect for now but I’m still gonna take it to a mechanic and get the timing belt, water pump, and pulleys changed for the long term fix!!! Thanks again for the info!!!

@stm6989 18 күн бұрын

It's going to cost you the same as if you had a mechanic do it the first time

@joelshoop1804 Ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you. This video inspired me to go ahead and tackle this problem that I'd been noticing for a while. Easy peasy (mostly). Even easier, because on my 2013 Odyssey, the oil pressure sensor is actually behind the tensioner instead of in front like on this Pilot. Very helpful.

@BrianBalatbat Ай бұрын

No problem and I really appreciate the support! 👊

@bmac1196 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Took a lot longer than expected to line up the bottom bolt, even with a few small turns of the crank. Once I got that, the rest was easy. Thanks for posting!

@kurleedaddee 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I did all the steps you showed and the tensioner replacement went flawless. Sound on start up is gone. Thank you again!!!

@masonj1484 2 ай бұрын

Do you pull the pin after install??

@kurleedaddee 2 ай бұрын

@@masonj1484 no, before the install. It took care of the sound. I only ran it for 10 miles and then I decided to get the timing belt replaced by a mechanic. So he installed the belt, water pump and another new tensioner. And I kept the tensioner that only has 10 miles on it for future possible use.

@MuereKakaroto 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I spend 20 min total time replacing the Tensioner, you save me a lot of money!

@Lowegy Ай бұрын

Thanks bro for this video. Saved me a bunch of time, headache and money. It solved the tapping noise issue! Like you mentioned, putting on the bottom bolt first and rotating the crank shaft are key else it won't go in. For anyone doing this, it does take some fitness to get the first and second bolts to line up, and it doesn't require a lot of pressure to put the tensioner in place.

@danstromness5165 5 ай бұрын

Good concise video. Always wondered what that sounded like. Now, I know. THANKS!! BTW / FYI: I would recommend NEVER to skimp on the timing belt tensioner. The $40 one saves up front could cost $5,000 later on. Just use genuine Honda parts for this would be my recommendation.

@KristyCradeur 29 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@BrianBalatbat 29 күн бұрын

No problem and thank you 🙏

@dalepeter8392 Ай бұрын

Best job, thx. My 2011 Pilot belts/tensioner/wp was renewed at 100k miles, now at 145k miles.

@muziklvr7776 4 ай бұрын

Timing belt tensioner bolts have a torque of 9 foot pounds. Socket to fit inside the tensioner is a 1-1/16 inch. Socket for the pulley bolt is 19mm.

@kevinsnyder6805 4 ай бұрын

Your method worked great on my 2010 Accord. Thank you Brian!

@BrianBalatbat 4 ай бұрын

Awesome glad this video helped!

@walterperdomo4743 3 ай бұрын

But at the end, I was able to align it. Great video right away.

@walterperdomo4743 3 ай бұрын

I installed just the same way you mentioned there the problem was installing the upper bolt had to get me a bigger and longer extension to create a bigger lever couldn’t align it

@Irishshoefan 12 күн бұрын

Bro what do I do with this p.m. inside this before I put the put it back on

@chanlim2728 22 күн бұрын

why u install belt tentioner without pull pin in it

@stm6989 18 күн бұрын

He pulled the pin before installing it. That is why he used the socket and extension to pivot the tensioner into place after installing the lower bolt. The socket acts as a lever to compress the plunger enough to install the upper mounting bolt.

@omargalego3187 28 күн бұрын

Excellent video.

@Flyingvelociraptor 3 ай бұрын

Is this what I would replace if I have an odd rattling on start up but goes away within minutes?

@StuffStudier 2 ай бұрын

That’s still the tensioner

@stm6989 18 күн бұрын

Yes, this is the timing belt tensioner. I have the same problem on my 2010 Acura TL. Just ordered the part after watching this video

@PiterGuzzy7 4 ай бұрын

muchas gracias compa🎉🎉🎉

@swamproadbaskets 4 ай бұрын

You pulled tensioner pin ahead of install? Thanks

@MikeyMouse1320 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I just did mine today and I pulled it ahead of install. He ain't lying about needing the socket and extension as leverage. I didn't have one and used vice grips. It was a pain but it worked. Find that socket and extension to make it a whole lot easier.

@ToyodaMaster-tq6ht 3 ай бұрын

If the Tensioner is failing, it’s likely that it’s also time to change the Timing Belt & Pulleys. If that Belt breaks, you’ll get Catastrophic Valve damage. This is an interference Engine, Valve to Piston contact is very likely. (Don’t take the chance, do all the components.)

@zxvfsdnawrsgv 2 ай бұрын

Nah

@jerikahernandez5059 Ай бұрын

Where did you get the tensioner? And can you send me the link to the exact part?

@BrianBalatbat Ай бұрын

Here’s the link. www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQMKNJQ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_WACWYW85Q2TJ6VASERZX?linkCode=ml2&tag=brianbalatbat-20

@stm6989 18 күн бұрын

Click on the link above then look for the Aisin part who makes the OEM part. Honda just puts it in a bag w/ their label and charge 2X the price IMO.

@JMoss81 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Super helpful. Everything went well, but now my check engine light is on with a P0523 code - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor /Switch ‘A’ High. Maybe a small piece of debris got in to the sensor opening when I pulled the tensioner off?

@stm6989 18 күн бұрын

Could be that or it failed during removal or installation. Just replace w/ new one. also check your connector for damage/dirt etc.

@wessiderock Ай бұрын

Awsome video thank you

@BrianBalatbat 29 күн бұрын

No problem 👊

@MrSamPhoenix 3 ай бұрын

It’s best to do the whole timing-belt job when hearing the tensioner noise.

@P.M.B. 3 ай бұрын

Hey I have an 2009 Honda pilot. And I think I have same problem. Every time I press the gas pedal, I hear a rattling noise, I think it the tensioner because when I replaced the timing belt, I bought an oem tensioner not an OEM one. I’m not sure if my 09 pilot engine has the same configuration though.

@RafyG-o5k 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Sir i have the same Honda pilot but it only makes this noise in the morning time when the engine is cold, then 5 minutes later the engine idles just fine . Could this be the problem?

@resutoran 3 ай бұрын

yes, the hydraulic fluid warms up and you get tension then no more slack making noise. I have the same with mine and i'm about to change it as well.

@motojoe6129 2 ай бұрын

@@resutoranI have a 2019 Honda Ridgeline and I just started noticing this noise on cold mornings. The truck only has 63,000 miles though.

@KristyCradeur Ай бұрын

Ordered the same part in your video, got nervous and sent it to a shop and mechanic is saying the part has to be replaced by going in through engine and removing Plate Cover, pulleys and many different parts - and would cost 1,000 in labor 5 or 6 hours. He said the part in the video is Serpentine tensioner not timing tensioner. Its the same rattle noise, 2014 Honda Pilot LE, not a v6. Does he really need to remove all those parts to do the same job your showing? Is it timing or serpentine?

@BrianBalatbat 29 күн бұрын

He’s talking about replacing the whole timing belt / water pump which I would recommend doing if you haven’t replaced it within 80k miles. But if you already did that and it’s making this same noise you can just replace the timing belt tensioner (like I did in this video)….most shops would probably recommend you to just replace the whole timing belt because the want to make money. Oh and your Pilot is a V6, they all are. This is timing belt tensioner NOT serpentine tensioner, serpentine belt is for your alternator, power steering etc…Hope this helps.

@KristyCradeur 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for your reply! Yes, v6. 🤦‍♀️ @BrianBalatbat haven't heard back from mechanic, I'm sure he's upset since I had to show him your video 😬😬🤷‍♀️ but I didn't know what else to do.

@guerrybeauchamp2351 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much You save me God bless you .

@chasmaserati6968 3 ай бұрын

Hi Brian Thank you so much!!!! I was able to change out the Tensioner and the noise disappeared however now my timing seems to be off. Is there an easy way to adjust the timing by using adjusting the cam shaft?

@osmanturk769 18 күн бұрын

Hey! How did you fix it?

@chasmaserati6968 18 күн бұрын

@osmanturk769 I hired a mobile mechanic for $300 and he fixed the timing.

@osmanturk769 18 күн бұрын

@ I’ve got a question, so how did your engine not bend the valves without the proper timing and the second question is how did you notice the timing was off? I just replaced mine with an aftermarket unit and it made the sound way worse. Then I put back in the old unit and the sound got better but not completely gone. I am scared to actually run the van now 😬 I am completely baffled and am not sure if I have skipped the timing or not when I turned the crankshaft.

@chasmaserati6968 18 күн бұрын

@osmanturk769 The acceleration was very erratic. Like it would drive slow and then pull of fast. I tried adjusting the cam shadt but it would ride bad. It took me about 2 hours to get the tensioner in. Try to find a mobile mechanic to have him fix the timing belt and the tensioner.

@Irishshoefan 14 күн бұрын

Man i would love to take my PILOT to you and pay you to do it. Its not that im not mechanically inclined or anything. Its just that I have knees that are slayed by botched surgeries and i have metal in my leg and if its not a job I can do standing up im pretty much screwed. It would be great if you are anywhere close to Bentonville Arkansas please hit me up if you are ..i know wishful thinking but im keeping fingers crossed. Thanks

@BrianBalatbat 14 күн бұрын

I would absolutely do it but I’m not near. I’m in Atlanta Ga.

@Irishshoefan 14 күн бұрын

Thats cool man i figured that much that black pilot you work on 2011 thats exactly what i have . I thought you had missouri tags on the car you did the painted hood i was like oh shit maybe hes near springfield but no Georgia is way too far. Thanks for hitting me back man i appreciate it and thanks for the videos

@vincephan344 5 ай бұрын

If you turn the crank without tension in the belt, could it skip a tooth or two?

@danstromness5165 5 ай бұрын

I don't think so. The 'teeth' on those belts insert rather deeply into each cog, and the belt wraps around at least 2/3'rds of the circumference of each camshaft cog and the crank-cog. Since he is rotating it in the direction of the normal rotation JUST A WEE BIT, it should not be at all detrimental.

@xuemoua1418 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video

@lisahardy2070 2 ай бұрын

How long had it been making that rattle before you fixed it? Mine is doing that now and I’m just wondering how much time I have to borrow before it might break. I just had to replace the alternator by a new battery and replace brakes and I’m wiped out. It is stressing me out so bad and I’m afraid the timing belt is going to break and everything I’ve put into it will be for nothing.

@BrianBalatbat 2 ай бұрын

I can understand your frustration. I’m not sure how long this has been making the noise since it wasn’t my vehicle. If yours just started making this noise you should be ok for a little while. I would recommend doing the whole timing belt water pump replacement if you haven’t yet. Does the noise go away after it warms up?

@TrippyVelox 2 ай бұрын

I've been driving woth this rattle for over 6 months and im just now getting sround to fixing it,

@Bsetzd Ай бұрын

Your all ready in there replace the timing belt and water pump an tensioner pulley. An be dunn with it.

@MAC_V4_2K 4 ай бұрын

I have a similar noise coming from the front right tire area ('09 Acura TL w/ 3.5L V6). However, i don't feel any sort of odd vibration when i touch the back of the tensioner. Also, the noise is intermittent. Could it be from some other source?

@muziklvr7776 4 ай бұрын

Could be the drive belt tensioner (not the timing belt tensioner) failing.

@danielwatson8164 4 ай бұрын

If this factory tensioner has failed the belt and other pulleys should have been changed

@JD-sc7bd Ай бұрын

Seems sketchy to rotate without the tensioner

@BrianBalatbat Ай бұрын

Moving it a little won’t mess up the timing.

@divin3kag3242 4 ай бұрын

kml that's pretty ballsy to do it this way. I have way too much anxiety so ill stick to the regular method

@BrianBalatbat 4 ай бұрын

How so? Timing won’t slip if you turn it a little and do it correctly.

@divin3kag3242 4 ай бұрын

@@BrianBalatbat im saying that because normally, the factory way is to set it at TDC but your method the internals could be anywhere and with the slight turn whose to say the belt cant slip if you cant see it 🤷🏾‍♂️

@BrianBalatbat 4 ай бұрын

I get what you’re saying, if you’re doing the timing belt / water pump replacement then yes you have to set it to TDC first. But this one you’re just replacing the tensioner, these will not slip if you just rotate them slightly, just enough to get the new tensioner to slide in.