Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: JTK
The Honda 3.5L uses a timing belt. Much of the erratic behavior in the trans can be reduced by dumping the Z1 ATF and going with an aftermarket ATF like Valvoline Maxlife or the likes. Even lugging around a 4500lb minivan, these engines have a ridiculous amount of power IMO.
Joel
Timing belt, and a proper 105,000 mile timing belt service will cost you about $1200.
You'll need to adjust the valves, replace the timing belt, replace the timing belt hydraulic tensioner, water pump, drive belt, coolant and spark plugs. It's about 5 hours labor for the timing belt and almost three hours to adjust the valves.
HOLY S....1200 dollars for that? I have never spent that much for any repair except for the 383 Stroker I put in my Corvette. Get a dang 3.4 Equinox, same dang thing. GM 3.4 with updated intake and Asini 5 speed. No belt. I have 65,000 on mine and have had to do brakes and oil changes.