haulinazhonda

put both cams on tdc. run belt over the two cam gears first. making sure all of your slack ends up on the tensoner side. put timing belt on crank pully last and us the crank to gently get the slack to the tensoner. then poull the pin on the tensoner. rock the crank back and forth like a tooth or two to get the tensoner to tighten up you dont want to turn crank more than a tooth or two to tighten up the belt so it wont jump your cAM GEARS

RL09

Walfunk

Does anybody know of a dealership running a special on the timing belt/water pump service? Hamilton Honda used to have one waaaay back for less than $500. Would love to find one in that price range in the NJ, PA, DE or MD areas. Please let me know. Thanks!

RL09

That price would be really good. In meantime if you don't find one, check this: https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...t-kits-888928/

My advice is go to Rockauto (lower than amazon), buy the Aisin kit. The Gates one for 40 bucks less will be tempting, but it's Gates pump is a risk. Aisin is the same OEM supplier together with Yamada to our dealers.

@163 bucks, and you find a good mechanic to do it, you could still get away with 500 or less.

grip1968

Hagerstown Honda in Hagerstown, MD got there Timing belt special for 750.00

Walfunk

Thanks RL09. Still trying to find a good, dependable on in my area that KNOWS Acuras/Hondas.......

Walfunk

Thanks Grip!

08KBP_VA

Anderson Honda used to run some great deals. Got all 3 of mine done there for well under $700 each not sure they do the deals any longer

Walfunk

This would be great. Hope they still have the special. Calling them and will report back. Thanks again.

Walfunk

Anderson Honda: $589 is timing belt only. add water pump, tensioner, coolant and drive belt $1034.

Walfunk

Please someone from DE,NJ,PA or MD get me a reputable Honda/Acura mechanic. These dealers either won't give me prices, leave me on hold or the quotes are outrageous. West Chester Acura: full service is $1895. Timing belt only $1500. What?

Walfunk

Hagerstown Honda finally picked up $849. tensioner would be extra $235. I think i'm gonna go with them.

08KBP_VA

grip1968

If you goto Hagerstown Honda ask for Bill Crouse the service advisor, he will hook you up

RL09

Wow.. over a thou..

You should be able to find a honda mechanic, bring him the parts, and pay labor and tip for half.

CFoote

Parts are getting expensive for the RL, especially with import duties. All parts are made in Japan if I recall.

Walfunk

Yeah, looks like it.....

Walfunk

Will do, thanks Grip.