Timing Belt

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Shop Cost

$1200

DIY Parts

$150

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$1050

Tools Required (7)

Socket set

Wrench set

Torque wrench

Timing light

Harmonic balancer pullerRENT

Scraper

Drain pan

Timing belt kitWater pumpCoolant

Pro Tip Interference engine = destroyed valves if belt snaps. Need service manual.

Honda

V6 and older 4-cyl. Interference engine — belt failure = bent valves. Do water pump + tensioner together.

Toyota

V6 (3.0/3.3L). Interference on some. Replace water pump, tensioner, and idler pulleys.

Subaru

EJ series boxer. Complex routing. Do water pump, tensioner, idler, and all seals.

Extra tools: Crank pulley holder tool

Volkswagen

2.0T TSI: timing CHAIN, not belt. 1.8T older: belt. Check your engine code.

Acura

Same as Honda V6. Interference engine. Full kit recommended.