Is there a timing belt or chain on the 05 honda pilot AWD and when does it have to be replaced?

Honda Pilot Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement Part 1 of 2 Auto Repair...

BMW, 3.0i has two Timing Chains. Primary Timing Chain can be
reached by removing the Harmonic Balancer. Lower Timing Case Cover. Vanos Adjusting Unit. Secondary timing chain replacement will require removal of several components and Vanos Adjusting Unit.

parts list show both chain and timing belt used on highlander motors

need to know which motor

Highlander FWD 3.0 V 6 1MZFE Highlander AWD 3.0 V 6 1MZFE Highlander FWD 2.4 L 4 2AZFE Highlander AWD 2.4 L 4 2AZFE


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one 2003 highlander has an external serp belt driven water pump

for all round reliability you replace water pump, seals , tensioner
and timing belt

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT TIME IS AT 105000.IF TIMING BELT NEED CHANGING I WOULD ALSO CHANGE WATER PUMP BECAUSE IT HAS TO BE REMOVED TO GET TO TIMING BELT.TIMING BELT HAS TO BE REPLACED.IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO PAY $775.00 THEN TO PAY $3000.00 OR $4000.00 FOR A NEW ENGINE THATS INCLUDING LABOR IN ALL.

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It has a timing belt. Recommended to be replace every 105,000 miles, timing belt also run's your water pump good idea to also replace, your engine is also an INTERFERENCE ENGINE which will damage your cylinder head valve's if timing belt goes bad. Hope this was very helpful.

First, Congratulations on a '05 with just 63k miles. The '05 Pilot was the penultimate in Honda's fleet to date.
Try removing the battery and using a pencil eraser, scrub the contacts holding the battery in place.

belt

Belt is better replace either about every 100.000 or you'll destroy the engine when it goes out

Belt is Better because it's easier to replace, therefore much cheaper

Chain is inside and in the oil bath so harder= more expensive

By the way. dealer says replace every 60K . 100K is a MAXIMUM

2003 and up Honda Accord with 4 cylinder engines do indeed have a chain and the V6 has a belt which must be replaced at 110,000 miles. Why? Ask Honda, they designed the engines.