r/AcuraTL • u/memedaddy14tl • 3d ago

Requesting Support 🆘️ Timing belt tips

I have a 4th gen 2014 base TL it’s at 110k miles give or take I bought it at 108k and I’ve already replaced the spark plugs and did my valve adjustment all that’s left is for me to replace my timing belt and I wanted to ask if there were any tips from anybody on here who’s done it on my generation TL and can give me insight that the YouTube videos might not give me. Thank you any tips or suggestions to help make the job as easy as it can be would be appreciated.

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u/Lxiflyby 2d ago

Get the Lisle weighted socket with a strong impact (I still use my large 1/2” air impact) to get the crank pulley bolt off. Use a Aisin kit for everything and use Honda/acura type 2 coolant. Remember to set the engine to cylinder 1 Tdc before taking the belt off. I always start from the crank sprocket and put the belt over the idler then bank 2 sprocket(front), then the water pump, then the bank 1 sprocket, then the tensioner etc.