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"Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car" (pilot-and-car-guy) 07/16/2015 at 11:37 • Filed to: None

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We have a 2001 acura mdx. Honda j35a3 engine. It’s at 170k miles, an interference engine, and on the original timing belt. We need to get that done soon. When it goes, at best, it’s taking valves with it, at worst, pistons.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 11:41

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yikes, service interval is 105k miles on those

DO IT STAT!!!

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 07/16/2015 at 11:49

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Yep, as soon as I found out it was 170k old, I told them it needed to be done, NOW. They are trying to get the money together.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 11:54

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Retrofit with chain. is that possible?

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 07/16/2015 at 11:55

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Not likely.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 11:56

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Yipe. Too bad

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 07/16/2015 at 11:57

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Yes it is. And it’s probably easier to pull the engine to do the belt. That says something...

E92M3 > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 11:58

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Water pump should be replaced at the same time.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > E92M3 07/16/2015 at 11:58

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Yep, and all pulleys.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > E92M3 07/16/2015 at 12:00

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http://www.amazon.com/Aisin-TKH-001-…

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 12:04

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If this is the same one you posted in your quiz, see if you can convince them to ditch it rather than fix it.

Rico > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 12:05

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Damn make sure you check the oil, brakes and tires too.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 07/16/2015 at 12:05

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I have. They want to replace it with.....A pilot.

I can’t win for loosing.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Rico 07/16/2015 at 12:07

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I do the oil every 5k, tires need rotating, doing it next month, brakes have ~2500 left on em. Suspension and motor mounts need to be done soon as well.

I generally do the maintenance, and it hit me to ask about the timing belt. Glad I did.

E92M3 > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 12:07

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There’s a DIY thread on Acurazine if you feel thrifty. The labor from most shops is $1000 or more.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > E92M3 07/16/2015 at 12:08

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We got $1200. I’m going to try it my self I think. We need motor mounts anyway so I may pull the damn thing, and do it all at once.

E92M3 > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 12:13

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There’s dozens of sucess stories on there. After doing a 2000 honda civic timing belt and water pump I think I’ll pay for someone else to do it on the MDX. There’s so little room, and you need to make or buy a tool to keep the 2 cams gears locked in time while you change the belt.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > E92M3 07/16/2015 at 12:15

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I’m aware. The alternator took forever because of a lack of room.

That’s why I’m thinking I’ll pull it (I have tranny jack, engine hoist, lift, everything I need), and do the motor mounts, water pump, pulleys, timing belt, and suspension, also rotate tires. Then we’re good.

brianbrannon > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 07/16/2015 at 12:39

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Acura chain would have failed long before

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > brianbrannon 07/16/2015 at 12:41

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srsly? get your act together honda

brianbrannon > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 12:43

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It’s plenty of room. I do them in under 3 hours. Be sure to tell replace the t-tensioner. I've not seen any of the pulleys fail.

E92M3 > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 07/16/2015 at 13:26

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Yeah a lift would make it 10 times easier. If you can lift the car off the engine and subframe it would be easy after that.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > E92M3 07/16/2015 at 13:38

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Yep.

brianbrannon > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 07/17/2015 at 18:14

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The timing chain being better than the timing belt is a myth. I've done chains on GM cars with under 50k miles