2001 Acura TL Repair Question
Topics covered: Timing belt, Valves, Engine.
Mileage: 63,000 miles.
Mileage: 63,000 miles.
Asked on February 4, 2013
Acura TL Timing belt Problem
Should I change the timing belt on my Acura TL ???
Answer
Replied on February 4, 2013
Only if you want to avoid a $3000.00 repair bill in the future. Years ago Honda recommended the timing belt be replaced at 75,000 miles, and they commonly broke at around 60,000 miles leading to bent valves. Most import engines are of the "interference" design which means the open valves will be hit and bent by the pistons as the coast to a stop.