Lovingmytl

im about to change my timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, coolant, transmission fluid...umm is there anything else that should be replace at 105k... like seals or other belts?

Turbonut

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Timing belt tensioner
When was the last time the brake fluid was changed, and coolant?

MyTL09

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Water pump
Timing belt
Drive belt
Auto tensioner

Also depends what year TL u have probably the hydraulic tensioner aswell

justnspace

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Like turbonut says dont forget about the brake fluid!

dzampi

isn't timing belt due for a change at 160,000 KM?

Turbonut

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160000 KM equals 99,419 miles. Guess we can't quibble over the 5,600 mile difference.

nfnsquared

Don't forget that the 04-06 TL odometers are off by 5%, so you don't reach 105K "actual" miles until the ODO reads 110,250...

All warranties for these model years were extended by 5% per the lawsuit settled with Honda/Acura...

chapu08

^ I didn't know that! 5% off, damn.

nfnsquared

http://www.odosettlementinfo.com/

05 NHB

Just pick up an entire kit, they go for about $300.
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200..._belt_kit.html

Lovingmytl

Really the 04-06 odometer is off by 5%??....awww damn i got an 05 TL. thanks for reminding me to change my brake fluid. LOl completely forgot about that stuff.

wazzusteen

Does this have most everything needed for a 2004 auto TL?

catesbros

I wish i would known about the 5% thing too......that sucks.

loc05tl

I just bought a bunch of parts for my complete tune-up. supposedly at 105k but im doing mine at 98k. My car is showing signs of needing a tuneup bad like vibrating, low on mpg, smells and sounds funny sometimes.... Im doing it this weekend and i'll post up how it feels after the tune-up. exciteddd yo !

nfnsquared

Be sure and post your experience and/or any hints in Majofo's DIY thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/122-diy-105k-service-timing-belt-water-pump-spark-plugs-thermostat-%2Apics%2A-784622/

Have fun! Are you doing a valve adjustment as well?

jda123

I would do the cam and front main seals too if you plan on keeping your car. Although it seems that they are more than capable of lasting 105K, who knows if they will all last to 210K. I fear that a lot of members will be putting the 2nd timing belt on early because of some oil leaks.

loc05tl

I was debating whether i should do valve adjustment, would you guys recommend that too ? how long is the process ? . oh and yea im doing cam and main seals also.

nfnsquared

I didn't. I'm of the school not to replace them if they're not leaking.

Really hard to answer that one definitively. I did and while all of my valves were out of spec, it was only by 0.001" (all at 0.010"). Is that bad? Maybe, in the sense it's out of spec. Was my engine going to be damaged? Probably not, assuming no further changes in clearance....but that's the $4000 question. At any rate, I'm glad I did it since my exhaust valves were tight and all valves were out of spec. A little peace of mind...

If you've never done a valve job before, I'd say allow 3-4 hours start to finish if you're doing it all alone. You'll also want to consider replacing the intake manifold gaskets (I totally missed these and didn't order new gaskets. I reused the old gaskets and everything is fine. SM says to replace them...), the valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals (mine were pristine, so I didn't)

csmeance

FYI at autozone you can get the plugs for 10 dollar each!