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Timing belt replacement instructions please?

Tiny
DIRTRCR610
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  • 2004 HONDA ACCORD
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I changed the water pump that was leaking and went ahead and changed timing belt also set the timing marks. Now the car will run, but will not idle and runs rough. Need help
Saturday, June 18th, 2016 AT 7:17 PM

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Tiny
JOHNNY G.JR
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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.
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Saturday, June 18th, 2016 AT 7:48 PM
Tiny
JOHNNY G.JR
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Alignment with crank pulley hope this helps, I have had same problem years ago.
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Saturday, June 18th, 2016 AT 7:51 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 3:54 AM
Tiny
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I checked the timing marks there still aligned and it still does the same thing.
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 4:25 AM
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I would do a complete compression test then.
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 4:28 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 4:29 AM
Tiny
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The only thing I could find online was going off the number 1 stamped into the sprocket and not sure if that was right.
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 4:40 AM
Tiny
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 5:34 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 5:43 AM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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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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Sunday, June 19th, 2016 AT 5:45 AM
Tiny
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2004 Honda Accord V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 71250 miles
Garage name : tires plus

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.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
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Its an interference engine-if in doubt change it now dont' wait till you get up to 90K.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
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TRACYPO
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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?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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Honda recommend replacing timing belt at 60'000 miles. I would recomend having it done now if it has not already been replaced
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
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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.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is actually a chain on the 4 cylinders and should not need to be replaced.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
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BLANCHE
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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.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)

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