Can a $50 Honda Pilot with a broken timing belt be turned into the ultimate family adventure vehicle for overlanding?
Join us as we tear apart this J35 V6 engine to see what happens when a timing belt breaks on an interference engine. Spoiler alert – ALWAYS replace your timing belt ON TIME!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
-How we stumbled upon this bargain and why we couldn’t resist the challenge 🤑
-We look inside each cylinder using a bore scope to see if the top of the pistons have damage.
-The “fun” discoveries behind the timing belt covers.
-Step-by-step reassembly of the timing components.
-And, the moment of truth: starting the engine
Will our family’s new adventure mobile roar to life or tell us something’s really wrong? 🚗💨
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I say rebuild the head