Timing belt, etc. change on 2007 Honda Ridgeline

[cheech279]

On my 2007 Honda Ridgeline preparing to relocate in a few months, I decided to replace my second timing belt after 10 years and 41,000 miles due to age. Out was a Dayco timing belt kit that was installed at 9 years and 74,000 miles. This time I went with Aisin kit TKH002 purchased at Summit Racing for $221 (including shipping), and my local indie shop charged me $690 labor plus $78 for a new serpentine belt for a total job cost of $989.

My Honda dealer in Chesapeake VA wanted $1,700 for the job. Hoping I made the right decision on a vehicle that has served me well, one that I’d like to keep for another 5-6 years. I didn’t feel like rolling the dice with the current age of the Dayco components. But upon inspection of the old timing belt (Dayco made is the USA), it had extremely little evidence of wear. At least I’ll sleep better at night.

 

[GW.]

Same kit I installed also from Summit.

 

[gman2304]

I’ve bought many parts from Summit Racing over the years and have been very pleased with their competitive prices, parts and shipping.

 

[Bob in Utah]

Another Summit Racing customer here too

Can’t beat their CS….fast shipping….!

 

[Nukeman7]

I'm always pleased with Summit Racing's customer service, good packaging and fast & free shipping over $109. Never had an issue except for one core return on a starter when they forgot to include the return shipping label. Their pricing on Aisin timing belt kits are competitive and never any doubt about authenticity.

 

[ctechbob]

One thing about J Series timing belts, as long as the tensioner and bearings in the idlers are ok and they don't get oil on them, they seem to last way past 100k.

But, still never a bad thing to get in there and make sure everything is alright, especially with today's quality parts. (joke)

 

[SwampSurvivor]

One thing about J Series timing belts, as long as the tensioner and bearings in the idlers are ok and they don't get oil on them, they seem to last way past 100k.

But, still never a bad thing to get in there and make sure everything is alright, especially with today's quality parts. (joke)

I can't remember exactly how many miles, but I'm pretty sure my ex had a 2005 accord v6 with almost 200K on the original timing belt before the car was wrecked.

 

[ctechbob]

I can't remember exactly how many miles, but I'm pretty sure my ex had a 2005 accord v6 with almost 200K on the original timing belt before the car was wrecked.

Yep. Don't get me wrong, not saying people should do that, just that almost every single one that I've seen over the years has been in excellent shape coming off the engine.

Yes, I know, could still just snap etc etc.

 

[burnbomber]

Is there an age limit on the Honda J35 timing belts?

FYI, on my Mazda Miata, a 1997 so it's almost 30 years old, I just changed the timing belt--at 62k miles.

 

[GMFan]

Is there an age limit on the Honda J35 timing belts?

I’m curious about this as well. Our 24 Odyssey is the family hauler and we only put 7,000 miles or so a year on it. I will definitely hit the time limit before miles. I’ll probably put more miles on it once the kids are older but I bought this thing as a “one and done” family car so intending to keep it for a long long time. Curious in this type usage case if 10 year timing belt intervals would be possible.

 

[ls973800]

Is there an age limit on the Honda J35 timing belts?

FYI, on my Mazda Miata, a 1997 so it's almost 30 years old, I just changed the timing belt--at 62k miles.

My 2019 Honda Pilot only says the Maintenance Minder will come on around 105000 miles to indicate the timing belt needs changed, there is no time limit listed.

I belong to a Honda Pilot forum and previous models did include either 105000 miles OR 7 years from what others have posted there. I have 76000 miles and the car is a little over 7 years in service and I am the original owner. I plan on doing the belt around the 105000 limit which will be about 3 more years. That idea could change but that's my story for now.

 

[burnbomber]

Thanks LS97. Your last post is the latest word on this subject. I'm also in the Piloteers forum, and I found this after a search on the subject--

For the record, as its been said before.... Honda does not have a service interval recommendation to replace your timing belt, Honda says to replace your timing belt when the Maintenance Minder shows the code and tells you to. Honda has no such recommendation for replacing your timing belt at 10 years or 100k miles. Honda states, and specifically for our 8th generation Accords, to replace the timing belt when the MM gives the code. Replacing it before then, every 50k miles will do more harm than good. Youre risking something could go wrong on the belt install, they could over tighten it, accidentally install a bad belt, etc....its best to just listen to the people who made the car, especially a manufacturer like Honda.