2007-2013 Acura MDX Timing Belt and Water Pump Step by Step Repair

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3 ай бұрын

This 2010 Acura MDX is getting a new timing belt and water pump.
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@KLRinstinct 2 ай бұрын

I think this is the best instructional video I've seen on KZfaq. Very clear, detailed, and to-the-point. Diagrams, sizes and torques were given. Great lighting and camera angles. No obnoxious KZfaq voice affectation heard so often, just a guy talking in a normal way that is easy to follow and understand.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your feedback 🙂

@nestorroman2694 2 ай бұрын

That was the best explanation of properly replacing a timing belt on the Internet! Bravo 👏 Sir!

@jesusislord2149 2 ай бұрын

I wish you would have done the oil pump seals but otherwise one of the best videos on how to do this!

@johnparton92 Ай бұрын

I'm very impressed that this video is 100% explanatory step by step.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad this was helpful 👍

@dubstepscratch127 Ай бұрын

Solid video. Thanks for the detailed steps

@mat.mnaceri2313 Ай бұрын

Great video, very well explained!

@alexleroy6640 29 күн бұрын

Great video

@csbedford22 2 ай бұрын

This is very straight to the point and very easy to follow. Thank you. Will be doing mine today, you saved me thousands of dollars.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

Nice! If you have any questions feel free to add them to the comments 👍

@CALLACI 20 күн бұрын

Very Nice video great instructions

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 20 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad this is helpful 🙂

@bash7102 20 сағат бұрын

Awesome video and thanks for taking the time to make this and sharing with the community!!! How long of a job is this from start to finish?

@rushane1707 Ай бұрын

They also make a special heavy socket to make it easier to remove with an impact wrench

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Ай бұрын

Yeah, that would have done the trick. I can usually get them with the socket I have but this one was especially tight! I'm glad I had a backup plan 🙂

@KristenBoineau 3 ай бұрын

When you’re routing the new belt, don’t turn the crank to make the marks line up…. You’re supposed to keep the bolt loose on the idler bearing (above and towards the front from the crank), which allows enough play to properly line up the marks without moving the crank or cams. Once the belt is routed and the marks are lined up, you can tighten the idler bearing… this will tighten the front section of belt, then you can mount the tensioner and pull the grenade pin.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I believe how you explained it is how the manual explains it. That's important for a new belt without marks. If you mark your belt before removal and transfer the marks to the new belt then you can install the new belt a few different ways as long as the marks line up. I leave the crank where it is and move the cam clockwise one or two teeth. Once the belt is on I move it back. Either way works if you have the marks 👍

@NghiaTran-pg8ug 15 күн бұрын

thanks for the video. It was easy to follow. Though I created a bigger problem for myself. I broke two water pump screw by over torqueing it. It is the two top left. Base on it location I wasn't able to extract it. Any suggestion? I have't drove it yet but left the car on the 5 minutes and nothing is leaking yet.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 13 күн бұрын

If you have it all back together and it hasn't leaked you might be ok. The engine mount bracket also puts pressure on the pump so it may seal up just fine. Take it for a spin and check it again when you get back.

@daveerrington5166 2 ай бұрын

Great video. But I would’ve also done the oil pump gaskets that tend to leak on these kind of while you’re in there job

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

That's a good idea since you're already in there 👍

@jaysone950 Ай бұрын

Where would those be located? Are they under or near the water pump? I found another video but they removed the oil pan. That seems like too much more work.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Ай бұрын

@@jaysone950 I guess I thought he meant the front crank seal. Once the belt is off the crank gear should slide off and the seal can be popped out and a new one tapped in.

@414MADEME Ай бұрын

How much did this job cost? Great work

@_aalan1998 2 ай бұрын

What’s the website where you see the diagrams of the timing marks on your computer

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

Our shop uses Identifix.

@andreilesiuk9538 6 күн бұрын

Hi, which timing belt kit brand did you use? It’s for Acura RDX 2013. Should I get parts from dealer or aftermarket? Continental, deyco, etc? Thanks

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 5 күн бұрын

@@andreilesiuk9538 Good question. I recommend the Aisin brand. The information I have says your RDX takes the same timing kit as this MDX. I have links in the description 👍

@andreilesiuk9538 5 күн бұрын

You’re a great mechanic!!! Thank you

@GeraldTilma 3 күн бұрын

So I neglected to mark the old belt - now the crankshaft timing mark is a little off when the camshaft marks line up after 6 revolutions (which they do). Am I in for taking the belt off and redoing it?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Күн бұрын

Does it look like it's a full belt tooth off?

@GeraldTilma Күн бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Yes, just about exactly!

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Күн бұрын

@@GeraldTilma Silly question but are you turning the engine by hand with the belt tensioner deployed or does it still have the lock pin in it?

@GeraldTilma Күн бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive I installed the new tensioner, removed the pin and then hand-cranked the crankshaft. I'm resolved at the moment to removing the tensioner, rerouting the belt (more taut on the right side as I go this time) and repeating the manual cranking test. My Aisin kit says as much: ensure marks are aligned, but if not "repeat installation and tensioning procedure." 🤷

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Күн бұрын

@@GeraldTilma Sounds like a good plan. Let us know how it goes 👍