Advise on replacing drive belts! - Honda Pilot

yesdin · 02-20-2004, 01:48 PM

What advise should an novice car owner know about replacing the Pilot drive belt? Any suggestions, ideas and proper procedures would be appreciated.:

Jiaronnis · 02-22-2004, 02:32 PM

Let the experts do it

**colorider** · 02-22-2004, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by yesdin
What advise should an novice car owner know about replacing the Pilot drive belt? Any suggestions, ideas and proper procedures would be appreciated.:

Dirve belt? Help me out here...... what drive belt??

Oh yes - welcome to the forum!!!

Where are you at in Colorado?

yesdin · 02-22-2004, 06:56 PM

I live in the SW Denver metro area. I thought that this Pilot is a typical Honda and has a timing belt that needs to be replaced at 60K. Am I right?

jay · 02-22-2004, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by yesdin
I live in the SW Denver metro area. I thought that this Pilot is a typical Honda and has a timing belt that needs to be replaced at 60K. Am I right?

105k, not 60. Thanks to kemosabe and bkwon for scanning/posting and hosting the '03 Owners Manual. It's a good read. I highly recommend it.

**colorider** · 02-22-2004, 07:18 PM

The 60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs Scheduled Maintenance

Replace engine oil & Filter.
Rotate tires.
Replace engine oil filter.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element.
Replace rear differential fluid.

No mention of replacing the timing belt until 105K

seadog · 02-23-2004, 10:36 AM

Is the Pilot's engine an "interference" type where a timing belt failure (and resultant loss of synchronization) causes the pistons and valves to make contact?

Birdman · 02-23-2004, 08:26 PM

Yes, the Honda 3.5 L engine is the interference type. If you are even remotely considering replacing the timing belt yourself, invest some the money you save and buy (and read) the service manual before you start.

ncelk · 02-23-2004, 10:21 PM

I thought the timing belt did not have to be done until 105k.

Is anyone even near that? I probably would not do the accessory drive belt until that time either.

02-20-2004, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
yesdin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Advise on replacing drive belts! What advise should an novice car owner know about replacing the Pilot drive belt? Any suggestions, ideas and proper procedures would be appreciated.:

02-22-2004, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
yesdin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Live in SW Denver area I live in the SW Denver metro area. I thought that this Pilot is a typical Honda and has a timing belt that needs to be replaced at 60K. Am I right?

02-22-2004, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The 60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs Scheduled Maintenance Replace engine oil & Filter. Rotate tires. Replace engine oil filter. Check parking brake adjustment. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check for leaks. Inspect exhaust system. Inspect fuel lines and connections. Inspect cooling system hoses and connections. Inspect front and rear brakes. Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gear box and boots. Inspect suspension components. Inspect driveshaft boots. Inspect and adjust drive belts. Replace dust and pollen filter. Replace air cleaner element. Replace rear differential fluid. No mention of replacing the timing belt until 105K __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

02-23-2004, 10:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought the timing belt did not have to be done until 105k. Is anyone even near that? I probably would not do the accessory drive belt until that time either. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

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02-22-2004, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jiaronnis Are you Army Strong? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lakewood, CA / Stationed in South Korea Posts: 415 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Let the experts do it

02-23-2004, 10:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
seadog Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 307 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is the Pilot's engine an "interference" type where a timing belt failure (and resultant loss of synchronization) causes the pistons and valves to make contact?

02-23-2004, 08:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Birdman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, the Honda 3.5 L engine is the interference type. If you are even remotely considering replacing the timing belt yourself, invest some the money you save and buy (and read) the service manual before you start.

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