Timing belt job question regarding parts.

[junior40er]

im getting ready to order a few parts. Do I need a timing tensioner and spring? Is that something that normally goes out or gets replaced on a timing belt job?

 

[shawn110975]

yes replace it. remember its not part of the tentioner so you need to ask for it.

 

[PghMiller]

I am about to do the tb/wp on my 1996 NSX using a local mechanic who specializes in unique cars (never did an NSX, but had a ton of high end expensive exotics in his shop, and has a great reputation).
I read the 25 page pdf I found in the NSXWiki section that was written by Gary Kentosh, who says Larry B helped him in writing the DIY manual for this job. They list A LOT of parts that total about $1000 (IF you go through Mike Ngo at Neillo Acura for wonderful pricing!!).

Here is my question: From this list below, what parts do I HAVE to order right off the bat... and what parts can I WAIT to order until we get deep into this job and find out we need them? (If I can spend $500-$600 on parts instead of $1000+, that would be nice)

31110-PR7-A01 BELT, ALTERNA $ 20.02
14400-PR7-A01 BELT, TIMING $154.27
38920-PR7-A02 BELT, COMPRES $13.24
19200-PR7-305 WATERPUMP $248.46
91318-PY3-000 OIL PEDESTAL GASKET “8” $8.59
90401-634-000 TIMING BELT ADJUSTER BOLT GROMMET $1.81

water pump bolts:
90049-PH7-000, 2 of these (12mm) $3
90052-PH7-000, 7 of these (10mm) $2

Recommended??
11810-PR7-A02 COVER, TIMING BELT $164.56
11816-PR7-000 GROMMET for weep tube $6.05

14510-PR7-A01 ADJUSTER $110.45
14516-PR7-A00 SPRING $4.15
19301-P8E-A10 THERMOSTAT AS $28.46

12341-PR7-A01, 2 of these, head cover gasket, $36.74
12343-PR7-A00, 6 of these, spark plug gasket, $16.74
90442-PR7-A00, 12 of these, head cover washer, $58.32

Gaskets:
12351-PR7-A00 $19.72
12352-PR7-A00 $19.89
11841-PR7-A00 $81.46
11842-PR7-A00 $7.97
11843-PR7-A00 $7.97
11844-PR7-A00 $7.97
11845-PR7-A00 $7.97

 

[xxxdominion]

Spot on list. I did my 90k a few weeks ago with all of these parts exactly. In my kind of not DIY thread, but in DIY i bought some roll pins in place of pin punches that worked wonders from Lowes. I also bought 3 torque wrenches, the crankshaft pulley tool a 22" 1/2 " extension for tools you will need. The pulley tool on amazon is gobs cheaper than the Acura part and worked perfectly. Id recommend shopping around.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009OMY9C/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YTTV4W/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Q8TU0/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MB53ZE/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5ZL0RU/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5ZL2EG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0JPEIU/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Happy wrenching!

for the valve tool i cut the plastic handle in half to fit in the exhaust bank areas.

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Yes 31110-PR7-A01 BELT, ALTERNA $ 20.02
Yes 14400-PR7-A01 BELT, TIMING $154.27
Yes 38920-PR7-A02 BELT, COMPRES $13.24
Yes 19200-PR7-305 WATERPUMP $248.46
Yes 91318-PY3-000 OIL PEDESTAL GASKET “8” $8.59
Yes 90401-634-000 TIMING BELT ADJUSTER BOLT GROMMET $1.81
Add 91302-GE0-000 O-RING (8.8X1.9) (for oil dipstick tube)

water pump bolts:

Optional 90049-PH7-000, 2 of these (12mm) $3
Optional 90052-PH7-000, 7 of these (10mm) $2

You can coat original bolts with Hondabond and reuse them.

Recommended??

Comes with water pump already 11810-PR7-A02 COVER, TIMING BELT $164.56
Yes 11816-PR7-000 GROMMET for weep tube $6.05

Yes 14510-PR7-A01 ADJUSTER $110.45
Yes 14516-PR7-A00 SPRING $4.15
Optional 19301-P8E-A10 THERMOSTAT AS $28.46

12341-PR7-A01, 2 of these, head cover gasket, $36.74
12343-PR7-A00, 6 of these, spark plug gasket, $16.74
90442-PR7-A00, 12 of these, head cover washer, $58.32

Order 2 of these kits instead # 12030-PR7-010 Includes all 3 items above

Gaskets:
Optional 12351-PR7-A00 $19.72
Optional 12352-PR7-A00 $19.89
Optional 11841-PR7-A00 $81.46
Optional 11842-PR7-A00 $7.97
Optional 11843-PR7-A00 $7.97
Optional 11844-PR7-A00 $7.97
Optional 11845-PR7-A00 $7.97

All optional, based on condition

HTH,
LarryB

 

[PghMiller]

Thank you Larry for your invaluable advise!

 

[rj45]

Spot on list. I did my 90k a few weeks ago with all of these parts exactly. In my kind of not DIY thread, but in DIY i bought some roll pins in place of pin punches that worked wonders from Lowes. I also bought 3 torque wrenches, the crankshaft pulley tool a 22" 1/2 " extension for tools you will need. The pulley tool on amazon is gobs cheaper than the Acura part and worked perfectly. Id recommend shopping around.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009OMY9C/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YTTV4W/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Q8TU0/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MB53ZE/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5ZL0RU/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5ZL2EG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0JPEIU/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Happy wrenching!

for the valve tool i cut the plastic handle in half to fit in the exhaust bank areas.

Thanks so much for taking the time to post those links.

 

[PghMiller]

Larry, have you reviewed the 25 page do-it-yourself pdf that Gary Kentosh provided in our Wiki section? Do you have any extra notes that you think are important to add to it (that he may not have explained thoroughly/correctly)?

I only ask because I am using a local "specialty" mechanic who has never done this job on an NSX before, so I am going to make sure he reviews Gary Kentosh's manual for advise.

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Considering Gary started with my write up, and he actually finished it, should be ok. That was many years ago.......

 

[Yinzer]

I read the 25 page pdf I found in the NSXWiki section that was written by Gary Kentosh, who says Larry B helped him in writing the DIY manual for this job.

Does anyone know how to access this list? I'm having a hard time finding the wiki within the "new" NSXPrime architecture...many thanks!

 

[docjohn]

Does anyone know how to access this list? I'm having a hard time finding the wiki within the "new" NSXPrime architecture...many thanks!

So OT but how many sets of Fat 5's do you have?

 

[Yinzer]

In roman numerals, we're in double-X territory.

So in the process of assembling a list of parts for upcoming "timing belt/water pump, 60k or 90k or 120k service, and good preventative maintenance work" service I'm working on scheduling, just yesterday I came across an email chain with Don L, Larry & Ken Sax from a year after I bought mine (around 2014) where I was considering selling some of the boat anchor fat fives that came with the car (3 full sets total) and was asking for opinions on value. One of the 3 wise men (and I mean that with reverence not humor) suggested I'd be lucky to get $200 for the cleanest set, and Larry B said (and I paraphrase) hold onto them, they're better than gold. So I've held onto them, plus another clean set for $50 from eBay around 2014, and another set or two (I think just one actually) I've stumbled upon but couldn't say no to. So yeah, I think I have XX+ number of those. Maybe I'll get the worst ones refinished, wax them and mount them on the wall.

 

[MJK]

Does anyone know how to access this list? I'm having a hard time finding the wiki within the "new" NSXPrime architecture...many thanks!