timing belt replacement instructions please?

its very likely belt is one tooth off, when tension was applied on idler pulley cam pulley moved out of proper alignment. Here are instructions on how to replace the timing belt correctly. Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/honda/accord/2004


Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

alignment with crank pulley hope this helps ,i have had same problem years ago.

You need to be really careful with this engine. This is an interference engine which means rotating the engine when out of time can bend the valves.

i checked the timing marks there still aligned and it still does the same thing.

I would do a complete compression test then.

there was one issue I ran into on the front bank cam sprocket it did not have a timing mark like the rear bank and crank sprocket so that may be the issue.

the only thing I could find online was going off the number 1 stamped into the sprocket and not sure if that was right.

that is how I have it timed is there anything else I can do other than a compression test? I have a very low budget. lol, the manual said something about resetting the pcm idle.

Not if you expect to find out what is wrong with it. You can probably borrow/rent a compression tester from the local auto parts store.

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2004 Honda Accord V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 71250 miles
Garage name : tires plus
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When should I change the timing belt on a 2004-Honda Accord? I currently have 71,250. miles on my car and the Tires Plus company is insisting I replace it now or my engine will be damaged.

Check your owners manual. I think the recommendation is to change it at 90,000 miles. I didn't change my until 115,000 miles on my '96 Accord. The problem is, if it breaks before you change it, it will cause a lot of damage that will cost more than just changing the belt. I'm coming up on 200,000 miles and will be changing the belt again. I'm going to try doing it myself this time. Good Luck.

Its an interference engine-if in doubt change it now dont' wait till you get up to 90K.

My Honda 2004 pilot has no problems dealership says I need to replace timing belt as scheduled maintainence for 82,000 miles fir 1000$ is that true??

Honda recommend replacing timing belt at 60'000 miles .. I would recomend having it done now if it has not already been replaced

You have to understand the risk here. If that belt breaks or jumps time while going down the highway, the pistons will collide with the valves and bend nearly every one doing major internal damage.

I need to know if my Honda Accord EX 4-cyl has a timing belt or chain?. And when is it reccomended to be changed.

It is actually a chain on the 4 cylinders and should not need to be replaced.

Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Honda Accord Automatic 22,750 miles

When I took my car to the dealership for routine service, I was told that I needed to replace my timing belt. The car has only 22,750 miles on it, is regularly garaged, and has never had a problem. The dealership insists that the timing belt needs to be replaced every 6 or 7 years, irrespective of mileage, because "rubber degrades regardless of whether you're trying the car alot." Can this possibly be right? I got the feeling that they were just trying to make some money off me, because they know I know nothing about cars. Thanks for any advice you can give me.

The material that the timing belt is made out of will "decompose", so to speak, overtime wether it is being in use or just sitting there. Sort of like a tire dry rotting.. Although 22k miles is an extremely small amount of mileage, 7 years is a rather long amount of time. I suggest having it replaced sooner rather than later.









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I have a 2002 Honda Accord Coupe EX-V6 with 47,000 miles on it. It is my understanding the timing belt should be changed around 100k to 105k miles. The car is running perfect and I am hesistant to get the timing belt changed at the Honda Dealership as it appears that this a complex repair even for a skilled mechanic. Does anyone know the time length for changing the belt? Should I wait another year to get this done? If the belt were to break would it damage the engine?

Hi rzaz1974,

The 3.0 is an interference engine and if the timing belt breaks, it is going to damage the engine.

Recommended schedule for timiing belt replacement is 105k miles or 84 months whichever comes first. Get a visual inspection done to verify if the belt condition is still good because at your mileage, it should not be a problem but age of the belt is another matter.

Checking is not difficult, you only need to remove one of the upper cover.

Book time is 4.9 hours with time added if oil seals are to be replaced.

Hi, rzaz1974

I have a 2000 honda accord ex- 3.0 with 140,000 on it. I just recently replace my timing belt at 135,000 and it really didnt need it then. But do a visual inspection on it and see if it needs it. And you only having 45,000 on the car you wont need it for a while. If it does break it can cause serve engine damage. I changed it with help of my friend which is a machinic and it took us 4.5 hours. And cost us about $400. If you take it to a dealer it can cost about $900- $1200. When and if you get this done please change the water pump also most people think its ok but the part is only $80 at the time and you will be right there. Might as well change that out and also the tensioner. If you have any more questions on what exactly we did and how long. Please contace me. Thank you!

Thanks Cweaver016,

That was helpful and leads me to believe the timing belt is very durable since you went 10 years, 135k miles before it was changed.

I called the Honda Dealer Service Department and asked them about a visual inspection of the timing belt. The service tech informed me it would not be cost efficient to do a visual inspection. They claim it would cost $500 for the inspection due to the labor charges. Does that sound accurate? I'd like to get a visual inspection of the timing belt. When I decide it's time to change the belt I would definitely get the water pump changed.

yeah the honda dealers will get all they can off of you in doing it. Its not that hard to do but if you have never worked on cars i would not recommend it. The only reason that the timing belt should need to be replaced sooner is if you driving it to the limits everytime. But if thats not the case it should be fine. Let me know if you have any more questions.