MoAbbas

Im reaching the 100k mark on my 04 TL and i was wondering what else should be changed besides the usual water pump and belt tensioners along with the timing belt?

csmeance

I believe the spark plugs need to be changed too.

Inaccurate

"Major" maintenance at 105K
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Replace timing belt
Replace water pump
Replace pulleys and tensioner if there is one in the circuit
All cooling system hoses
Thermostat
Drive Belts
Spark Plugs
Inspect Valve Clearance

MoAbbas

arnt there custom pulleys to put on the TL instead of getting OEM? i wanna get the timing belt and water pump done at the dealer, but the things that i can do at home i would like to do that to save some cash..... which ones would be perferred to do at home?

Inaccurate

Change this -
Replace pulleys and tensioner if there is one in the circuit

to now read as -
Replace tensioner pulley

The custom pulley is called the UR Pulley. The UR Pulley is something different than the tensioner pulley.

01tl4tl

Seafoam and new plugs- change the cabin filter yourself and save big $

SouthernBoy

Serpentine belt and water hoses. If you haven't had your brake system (all) fluid changed, this would be a great time to have it done.

MoAbbas

seafoam? how is that done, i saw the other thread but it was confusing.

i called up the acura dealership in NJ, they said around 1200 for all the belts water pump. spark plugs im gonna do myself.

How would i go about changing all the brake fluid?

BTW: THANKS EVERYONE.... REALLY APPRECIATE IT

01tl4tl

Its called flushing the brake fluid- same procedure as bleeding air from the brake fluid except there is no air- just old cruddy fluid to move thru and out
There are DIYs on brake fluid change,
Seafoam is easy and several threads with diy- even a gen3 vid was made,
spark plugs: use NGK Iridum- thats what is in there now
and works best- buy at local parts stores 7 bucks each,...acura 25 each same plug

Change the cabin air filter and the engine air filter- DIYs both

Check prices at the honda dealer and at private honda/acura specialist shops- they are in every town. When replacing the hoses get all of them- the 2 for the TB as well as radiator hoses- Use Honda coolant
Change the PS fluid too- another DIY for medium skill level

A good private shop- and all good shops- will be able to give you a LIST of what the book says to do, and what they have found is often needed on this type car with these miles.
Maybe they have seen a certain part failure in most of the TLs in your area- some road condition that wears out the....

This is not to say acura dealer is a bad place to go - they are well trained and skilled at this repair- its a big job and it helps to know what you are doing-
makes it go right the first time....with no extra parts... or leaks
Its ok to look around and make the best deal- getting the most technical labor done for your money and doing the easy stuff at home

hata_61

also they may replace cam and crank seals if necessary.

MoAbbas

I think imma go with the dealership on this one just for the convienence factor. but i need to change brakes and rotors too, anyone have suggestions for that? i read about stoptech rotors and brakes, but not sure.....

csmeance

All I can say is I have the racingbrake slotted only rotors and I love them. Couple them with OEM pads or the A-Spec ones, you will be really happy.

NE14RoxCJ

I had a honda tech tell me that the Honda V6's rarely have water pump problems even at high mileage. Said they didn't replace the pump unless it was requested. Just the timing belt and tensioner pulley. I got some RacingBrake Slotted rotors recently and some RB pads. They fixed the terrible vibration and haven't even acted like they were starting to warp. I like the way the feel too, with the stainless braided hoses. They are really sticky and have a nice growl when really clamping down on them. That is a very easy upgrade and a great time to replace brake fluid. I removed calipers and brackets and painted them with some black engine enamel. No, It's not caliper paint, but I don't plan on seeing brake temperatures in the 2000 degree range on MY car. They look nice to me.

MoAbbas

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534376 ... i found that while searching for sea foaming the car... wondering what ppl think of that?

i went to autozone looking for the NGK's theyre selling them for 23.99 per plug....ouch... any other suggestions of where to get them?

Wondering where the Cabin filter and fuel filter are located so i can change those, tried googling it, ppl on wiki answers said it was behind the glove box?!?!?