This video is a complete step by step guide to replacing the timing belt and water pump on a Honda J series V6 engine found in many Honda vehicles including Accords, Odysseys, Ridgelines, Pilots, Acura MDX, Acura TL, and some Acura RL’s. You’ll find a complete listing of the parts and tools I used in the description below.

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This is Episode 8 in the Acura TL Series.

Episode 7: https://youtu.be/iaKHzCkxaJ4

Episode 9: Link posted when video is live

Camera: Brian Kast, Eric Cook

Torque Specs (not verified): http://hondaswap.com/threads/j-series-torque-specs.528726/

• (Water Pump kit I used no longer available)
• Similar Timing Belt Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Timing-Water-H-onda-Accord-Odyssey/dp/B07TTBP193/ref=asc_df_B07TTBP193
• Water Pump Part # (2008 Acura TL): 19200-RDV-J01
• Honda (blue) Coolant: https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-OL9999011-Engine-Coolant-Antifreeze/dp/B007XD0JI0
• Engine Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJB5IGE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00
• Serpentine Belt Tensioner: https://www.acurapartsworld.com/oem-parts/acura-tensioner-assembly-auto-31170rcaa04

• Honda Crank Bolt Removal Tool: https://www.jbtools.com/gearwrench-3970d-honda-acura-crankshaft-tool/
• Snap-on 12mm 14mm wrench: https://shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm/12–14-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1214°-Offset%2C-mm/12–14-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1214
• Body Clip Removal Tool: https://www.jbtools.com/atd-tools-8576-3-pc-body-clip-removal-tool-set/
• Spill Free Funnel: https://www.jbtools.com/lisle-24680-spill-free-funnel-set/
• Milwaukee 1/4” ratchet: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Ratchets/2556-22
• Milwaukee 3/8” Long Ratchet: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Ratchets/2560-21

J Series Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement VManual: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/honda-j-series-timing-belt-replacement-vmanual

2008 Acura TL Repair Series (#ETCGBlackura): https://www.ericthecarguy.com/2008-acura-tl