Change Car Timing Belt Kit Honda Accord

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 5h00 ~500€
Temps estimé 5h00
Coût estimé ~500€
Difficulté Very technical
Motorisations
Accord III 1985-1993 1
  • 2.0 12V Gas (A20A1)
Accord VI 1997-2003 1
  • 3.0 24V V6 Gas (J30A1)
Renew the timing belt 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00

What is the function of a Honda Accord timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Honda Accord timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Honda Accord timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Honda Accord timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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8 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Accord I 1976-1984 1976-1984 1.6 8V Gas (EF1), 1.8 8V Gas (EK1) Gas
Accord II 1981-1985 1981-1985 1.8 12V Gas (EK1), 1.8 12V Gas (ES2) Gas
Accord III 1985-1993 1985-1993 2.0 12V Gas (A20A1), 2.0 12V Gas (A20A3) Gas
Accord IV 1989-1993 1989-1993 2.2 16V Gas (F22A1), 2.2 16V Gas (F22A4), 2.2 16V Gas (F22A6) Gas
Accord V 1993-1999 1993-1999 2.2 16V /VTEC Gas (F22B1), 2.2 16V Gas (F22B2), 2.7 24V Gas (C27A4) Gas
Accord VI 1997-2003 1997-2003 2.2 16V Gas (F23A1), 2.3 16V Gas (F23A5), 2.3 16V ULEV Gas (F23A4), 3.0 24V V6 Gas (J30A1) Gas
Accord VII 2003-2008 2003-2008 2.4 16V Gas (K24A8), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Gas (K24A4), 3.0 24V Hev Electricity,Gas (JNA1), 3.0 24V i-VTEC Gas (J30A5), 3.0 24V VTEC Gas (J30A4) Electricity, Gas
Accord VIII 2008-2015 2008-2015 3.5 24V VCM 24V Gas (J35Z2) Gas

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