Do you need a timing belt on a Honda Odyssey?
That said, you definitely have bent valves, and most likely on both banks. There’s no “maybe” about it. The advice to put a timing belt on it and see what happens is probably the best advice.
What to do with broken belt tensioner on Honda Odyssey?
Attached picture is from shop manual, bleeding procedure for hydraulic tensioner. Disappointed that Honda has such a Rube Goldberg design on this tensioner. Right up there with the aluminized silica cylinder sleeves on my 2010 MDX (hailed as a major technological breakthrough and then unceremoniously dropped two years later) and the infamous VCM.
What should I do if my timing belt broke?
The cylinder head work alone will cost you $3-400 per head plus all the gaskets and timing belt kit (I recommend Aisin or OE Honda parts only–No Gates or Dayco, etc.) Depending on the mileage of the engine you might even consider a used replacement engine. First thing to do is contact the person who did your timing belt.
What kind of car does Honda Odyssey have?
I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V with an interference engine. My timing belt broke while driving about 20 miles per hour. As soon as it broke, the car turned off and I drifted about 10 yards to the side of the road.
When should you replace timing belt on Honda Odessey?
The timing belt on a Honda Odyssey generally needs to be replaced about every 60,000-100,000 miles . If you tend to drive in places with extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures, it’s a good idea to replace it closer to 60,000 miles than to wait until 100,000 miles.
Why do I need to change my timing belt?
Breakage is not the only reason to replace your timing belt. Looseness and wear can allow the timing belt to slip, resulting in very poor performance, a no-start condition, or engine damage. Proper maintenance requires timing belt replacement at regular intervals – before it breaks or wears out.
How long can a timing belt last on a Honda?
Hondas have been known to last for a while with timing belts up to 180,000 miles. Honda typically recommends you change your belt closer to 60,000 miles, so this would definitely be an anomaly. At least one driver on CarTalk mentioned that they had a Honda Prelude that got to about 230,000 miles on the original timing belt.
Do I need to change my timing belt?
Some manufacturers recommend changing the timing belt every 60,000 miles, others recommend longer intervals. The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshafts so valves open and close at the right time.