sixwags78

I understand the 2008 Acura TL 3.2L VTEC is an interference engine. I had replaced the timing belt at 165,000 miles with an aftermarket belt. It broke at 197,000 miles. I will not use an aftermarket belt again. I replaced the timing belt and the car runs fine. I was a little surprised. I wonder what percentage of the time a broken timing belt on these engines results in damage?

jeffstlnote

Just curious...what brand was the belt that broke?

sixwags78

I was trying to figure out the brand but couldn't track it down. I bought it as part of a timing belt set off of PartsGeek.com. The belt didn't have any markings. Notice all the perpendicular cracks.

thoiboi

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20...ming_belt.html


man they really have whole kits for under 100 bucks.. you get what you pay for but thank you for the cautionary tale for others..

Pair of TLs

Lesson learned...

bbsitum

Happened same to me at 03 tl and same no problem with engine. How much I did read most engines do not get damaged from broken timing belt even if is interference engine.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1...-999415/page2/