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KR appears to be the country of origin. I'd assume these kits are boxed in Korea. No additional parts. Belt is still Mitsuboshi CD329. Fits 2005-2022 Pilots

 

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On a 2006, I'd replace cam and crank seals using genuine Honda if they are original.

 

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The Aisin kit (TKH-002) contains parts that are made by OEM suppliers without the vehicle manufacturer mark up. Where you source the kit would be my concern. I trust RockAuto, but when the kit is received, I’d inspect it closely to make sure the parts are new and genuine. This kit can be purchased at Napa Auto Parts for a higher price if doing business through the internet is a phobia. I have also purchased through Walmart and Amazon (Aisin Store, sold and shipped by Amazon).

 

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I'm looking at the same job soon. My car is 70k into its second belt (gates) and it makes an intermittent warbling noise. Apparently all aftermarket kits make this noise including the AISIN. I don't understand why the water pump design was never revised to eliminate that rubbing. And I'm not going to order 14559-RCA-305 and ask a mechanic to grind down the water pump, that just seems silly. A local shop that specializes in hondas claims to not even be aware of the issue, which I find impossible. Maybe someone here can talk me off the cliff of paying 700 more to have the stealership do it.

What some call an issue seems to be normal, even after the use of OEM. I’d save the money by doing it myself or with a reputable local mechanic.

 

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I’ve heard it. I still believe it’s air in the water pump causing cavitation.

 

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Hey all. New to the forum and new to Honda Pilots.

Just picked up a 2007 with 166,000 miles. Just did an oil change (and forgot to put the crush washer on the oil plug ) so I'll be replacing the brand new oil.

Anyway, I noticed there's a sticker stating the timing belt was replaced in 2015 at 111,000 miles. (Again, now at 166,000)

So, I'm assuming this needs to be done rather quickly? Belt looks in good shape but like a few of y'all stated, the tensioner and/or other components could be more important.

Thoughts?

I have a similar situation coming up on my 2012 Crosstour where the TB job will be 7 years old but the mileage driven will be around 50k. Since I do my own work, I’ll probably do just a belt and tensioner with water pump gasket with 2 gallons of coolant. Buy myself another 50k. Just not driving much. If driving more, do it all with cam and crank seals. Oil pump and pan reseal.

 

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You don't have to. Drain it into a clean container and reuse.

If it's a dealership sticker for OEM parts, then you still have 40k miles to go.

If you use Honda 7 year service interval , it’s past due.

 

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I emailed Aisin asking the difference between the 2 kits and this was their response.

"Hello,

The difference between part # TKH002 and part # TKH002KR is the country of origin of the water pump included in the kit. Specifically, part # TKH002 includes a water pump made in Japan, while part # TKH002KR includes a water pump made in Korea."

Wow!
Guess we'll see how those Korean water pumps hold up.