[xGS]

Let's see what you get in the kit...

• Timing Belt Mitsuboshi, an OEM supplier.
• Water Pump by Aisin, an OEM supplier.
• Timing Belt Tensioner by Aisin, an OEM supplier.
• Tensioner Pulley by Koyo, an OEM supplier
• Idler Pulley by Koyo, an OEM supplier.

I don't believe your loosing anything by going with an Aisin kit. Your gaining quite a bit of money in your pocket with no greater risk by buying Honda OEM. IMO, it's a no brainer.

They may be made by an OEM supplier, but are they made to (at least) the same standards that Honda requires for the OEM parts?

 

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They may be made by an OEM supplier, but are they made to (at least) the same standards that Honda requires for the OEM parts?

I have no reason to believe they are less quality. How many Honda brand tensioners fail regularly? I have never had an Aisin tensioner fail. Do your research on the companies and products in the kit that they make.

 

[Slvr7]

My only thought on Aisin vs oem, is: Oem provides you the warranty of Honda, will Aisin help if there is an issue? Say the waterpump locks up 200 miles after install and breaks the belt and causes engine damage, will Aisin step up? Honda will, only seen it once, but Honda paid 100% of the repair bill.
Even though Aisin makes oem parts, there is always proprietary tech not allowed to be used when that mfgr makes it for non oem. On these parts, probably not meaningful. Why are the water pump impellers different color oem vs non oem? Maybe just to tell oem vs non oem, but also might mean other differences, only Aisin probably knows.

 

[Nail Grease]

My only thought on Aisin vs oem, is: Oem provides you the warranty of Honda, will Aisin help if there is an issue? Say the waterpump locks up 200 miles after install and breaks the belt and causes engine damage, will Aisin step up? Honda will, only seen it once, but Honda paid 100% of the repair bill.

If I feared this, then I would have to give up installing parts on any of my vehicles. Even if I bought OEM, and the part failed, it be doubtful that Honda would guarantee it because a Honda dealership didn't perform the work.

Even though Aisin makes oem parts, there is always proprietary tech not allowed to be used when that mfgr makes it for non oem. On these parts, probably not meaningful. Why are the water pump impellers different color oem vs non oem? Maybe just to tell oem vs non oem, but also might mean other differences, only Aisin probably knows.

I've noticed the impeller color difference. This Aisin water pump (Top). Prestone Multi Vehicle Coolant did a fine job protecting it. This has been sitting out in the open air for several months and has not a hint of corrosion on it. I question if the Honda Pump (Bottom) was made by Aisin. It's stamped ICO or ICD.
I see no reason to fear the quality of Aisin aftermarket parts.

 

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I hate to pile on Gates more, but I will.

This was part of a kit where the Gates water pump gasket failed (post #17).

 

[plplplpl]

To my horror, I just discovered that I'd been pronouncing it wrong, in my head and out loud, all this time. At first, I thought it was just the handsy yet decapitated narrator's hybrid Glasgow-Amsterdam accent, but then realized that I, among most Piloteers, have little excuse for not knowing better: アイシン.

 

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To my horror, I just discovered that I'd been pronouncing it wrong, in my head and out loud, all this time. At first, I thought it was just the handsy yet decapitated narrator's hybrid Glasgow-Amsterdam accent, but then realized that I, among most Piloteers, have little excuse for not knowing better: アイシン.

I couldn't say Aisin the way he's saying it if I tried. Lol
Great video!

 

[xGS]

I couldn't say Aisin the way he's saying it if I tried. Lol

Try saying 'aye-shin'.

 

[Nail Grease]

Try saying 'aye-shin'.

He's likely pronouncing it properly with a Japanese flair. The problem is that if I said aye-shin in conversation that would very unlikely equal Aisin to whomever I was speaking to. It's common to see the name misspell as well as mispronounced.

 

[plplplpl]

Try saying 'aye-shin'.

"Aye" as in a limey pirate's "Aye, mateys," or "aye" as in a Brooklynite's "Aye, I'm walkin' 'ere!"


Aha, now I think I've figured out why you didn't have to sign up for the Selective Service: you have British or Commonwealth origins. Your punctuation usage gives you away.

 

[plplplpl]

"eye-shin"

knees and toes, knees and toes

 

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"eye-shin"

knees and toes, knees and toes View attachment 152452

too-mā-toe / too-măt-toe
Either way....

 

[Glanzera21]

Last year I had the timing belt done at a reputable shop that was recommended by friends because I just needed it fast before ski season started. It just now occurred to me that I never asked them what kit they would use... Looked at the invoice, it says TKH002 which is the part number for the Aisin kit. Whew, okay I feel better.

 

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Last year I had the timing belt done at a reputable shop that was recommended by friends because I just needed it fast before ski season started. It just now occurred to me that I never asked them what kit they would use... Looked at the invoice, it says TKH002 which is the part number for the Aisin kit. Whew, okay I feel better.

I’d still investigate further. Some sellers may use the item number but not the Aisin name. Was the kit genuine Aisin?

 

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2011 Honda Pilot Timing Belt job.
@RockAuto gots what I needed.

Aisin TKH-002 ^

 

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[Papi_74]

Well, I thought about making a poll, but I know it would be so lopsided for Aisin, I figured it would be pointless.
I was talked into turning this into a poll. Enjoy! 😃
Let me know to add more choices.
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[eximeng07]

Exim Engineering is a reliable supplier of high-quality machined timing belt pulleys, molded pulleys, timing belts, sprockets, and chains at affordable prices for wide variety of OEMs.

 

[Greenbean950]

Let's see what you get in the kit...

• Timing Belt Mitsuboshi, an OEM supplier.
• Water Pump by Aisin, an OEM supplier.
• Timing Belt Tensioner by Aisin, an OEM supplier.
• Tensioner Pulley by Koyo, an OEM supplier
• Idler Pulley by Koyo, an OEM supplier.

I don't believe your loosing anything by going with an Aisin kit. Your gaining quite a bit of money in your pocket with no greater risk by buying Honda OEM. IMO, it's a no brainer.

So, how do they sell it for $187 on Rockauto when the parts at our local Honda dealer will be ~$800?

 

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So, how do they sell it for $187 on Rockauto when the parts at our local Honda dealer will be ~$800?

No Honda and Dealership parts department mark up.