Yamada water pumps

[willbur]

Why does the manual only state that on the Pilot and none of the other J35 cars?

says it in mine for Accord...

 

[rcs]

Why does the manual only state that on the Pilot and none of the other J35 cars?

Oh, it may say it on the others as well. I do not know. I have a Honda Pilot so that is why I mentioned it. I am not a mechanic and learned of this on the Pilot forum. So that is why I told my tech at the dealership to put in a new one.

 

[willbur]

Agree. I had 2 different kits installed by a local garage. Every time the noise became worse. Exasperated by it all I finally went to the dealership,..and no more warble. And if you have a Honda Pilot, the manual states to replace the idler pulley bolt. The dealership thought I was crazy until they looked at the manual

Huh? IIRC, you still had that noise even after the dealer did it?

 

[rcs]

Huh? IIRC, you still had that noise even after the dealer did it?

Oh no!! After the dealer did it it is as quite as a mouse! And I specifically listen for it while I am in my garage and there is a good acoustic echo. So no, no more warble after the dealer!

 

[Glenda W.]

Hi Wilbur. I had that growling noise a few times also! I was not sure what it was.
I know it was the pump because I did not have the noise before the pump. The Aisin was installed and the noise started. I had another mechanic look at it and he changed the belts and pulleys to another brand, Gates USA ugh! but not the water pump. I quickly got those Gates parts out of my car! So I am thinking by process of elimination and by the good expert gentlemen on this forum it had to be that. This was also described by other folks on other forums. This time the water pump, belt and all the pulleys tensioner etc were all replaced with Honda parts. done!
Also the warble noise is 95% gone. So there is still this rhythmic type of noise, but NOT as loud!!! I just think is part of this SUV/Pilot. As I mentioned before my mechanic had me listen to a 2012 Pilot with only 10,000 miles on it and an Odyssey with 200,000 miles on it and they still had the same low rhythmic noise. I really wish I knew where it was coming from. But I have to satisfy myself and know it is just part of this cars engine. I am grateful that I spent the money to get OEM parts now with winter just around the corner I feel better about driving my car and can sleep better at night. I have learned a big lesson...when it comes to anything big,engine things etc...just go to the dealership and get OEM parts. At least there is a warranty for 1 year or 12,000 miles. My mechanic does not give a warranty for his work only what comes with the parts.

Sorry if I’m confused. Here you mentioned the warble is 95% gone and have a rhythmic type noise with dealer oem parts?

On several Honda and Acura for forums I frequent OEM parts are not always fixing the noise either.

 

[rcs]

Sorry if I’m confused. Here you mentioned the warble is 95% gone and have a rhythmic type noise with dealer oem parts?

On several Honda and Acura for forums I frequent OEM parts are not always fixing the noise either.

Sorry if I’m confused. Here you mentioned the warble is 95% gone and have a rhythmic type noise with dealer oem parts?

On several Honda and Acura for forums I frequent OEM parts are not always fixing the noise either.

Seriously Glenda?? You dug up a 3 year old post of mine just to call me out on 5% noise??? Well the noise is gone now, perhaps the 5% just needed a little time to work itself away. Maybe the OEM parts do not work for some people, but it worked for me. I have better things to do with my time than to dig up 3 year old posts on someone to call them out and to take my time to answer them. Have a great day!

 

[Glenda W.]

Seriously Glenda?? You dug up a 3 year old post of mine just to call me out on 5% noise??? Well the noise is gone now, perhaps the 5% just needed a little time to work itself away. Maybe the OEM parts do not work for some people, but it worked for me. I have better things to do with my time than to dig up 3 year old posts on someone to call them out and to take my time to answer them. Have a great day!

I’m getting ready to replace my daughter’s 2016 Acura RDX timing belt/water pump and was just looking for some clarification. I apologize If you feel I’m calling you out. I trust BITOG members opinions. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

 

[rcs]

I’m getting ready to replace my daughter’s 2016 Acura RDX timing belt/water pump and was just looking for some clarification. I apologize If you feel I’m calling you out. I trust BITOG members opinions. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

I apologize as well. All I can say is that even though it costs more at the dealership...I have a great tech at the dealership that I can trust. They gave me a 1 year warranty. My local mechanic gave me no warranty. I tried going with a local mechanic that I once trusted, but he severely let me down. Not just with the TB change, other things as well. But the TB was the last straw. If you have a good trusting relationship then go with what you feel, local mechanic or dealership. BITOG members are fabulous, I agree I respect their advice. Best of luck in whatever you decide. It truly is a scary decision, your engine can be ruined. Especially because as a women I have to depend on the dealership, although I always do my research. Blessings to you. Safe travels for you and your family.

 

[Mechanician]

Why does the manual only state that on the Pilot and none of the other J35 cars?

The idler pulley bolt comes with a thread locking compound applied when new.
If the bolt is loosened as the procedure recommends, the locking compound is compromised, the bolt should be replaced.
But as mentioned by @The Critic, the belt can be replaced without loosening the bolt.

 

[Mechanician]

I’m getting ready to replace my daughter’s 2016 Acura RDX timing belt/water pump and was just looking for some clarification. I apologize If you feel I’m calling you out. I trust BITOG members opinions. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

I've replaced many of these, the problem is not as prevalent as it seems.
Use OEM parts, and you'll be fine.

 

[willbur]

The idler pulley bolt comes with a thread locking compound applied when new.
If the bolt is loosened as the procedure recommends, the locking compound is compromised, the bolt should be replaced.
But as mentioned by @The Critic, the belt can be replaced without loosening the bolt.

loosening it does almost the same. Use thread locker on reassembly

 

[apollo18]

i know it has already been discussed before but just wanted to add that i did indeed get the warble from a honda dealer timing job, seems like its effect oem honda parts too. i am living with it but it sucks

 

[zmelli]

Those are my two choices for water pumps.

 

[Glenda W.]

After a lot of back and forth, consideration and comparisons I decided to go with the Aisin kit(from Summit Racing) in my daughter’s Acura RDX. Installation was completed today and after a 30 mile road test I have no warble sound. I do all the maintenance on her car and see it every 5k miles so if anything changes I will update here.