{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-timing-belt-kit-for-acura-mdx-2003-2013-3-5l-3-7l","title":"Performance Water Pump \u0026 Timing Belt Kit for Acura MDX (2003-2013) 3.5L 3.7L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eComplete Heavy-Duty Timing Belt \u0026amp; Water Pump Service Kit for 2003-2013 Acura MDX (YD1\/YD2)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Timing Belt and Water Pump Kit refreshes the critical interference drive assembly on the 2003-2013 Acura MDX, maintaining precise valve synchronization and reliable cooling flow to eliminate catastrophic valve-to-piston contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Acura MDX Timing Drive Vulnerability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honda\/Acura J-series V6 in the \u003cstrong\u003eYD1\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eYD2\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis is a high-compression interference engine. With age and extended service intervals, the factory hydraulic tensioner loses damping pressure, creating timing belt slack that leads to tooth skip and irreversible cylinder head damage. Concurrently, factory water pump shaft bearings suffer axial play and mechanical seal degradation, risking coolant contamination across the timing tract while brittle OEM front oil seals leak onto belt elastomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive service package replaces high-stress wear components in a single service event. The high-tensile timing belt utilizes heat-resistant HNBR construction with aramid reinforcement to prevent elongation under high rotational load. Paired with an aluminum die-cast water pump featuring a precision-balanced impeller and carbon-ceramic seal, this kit eliminates thermal pump drag and cavitation. Included billet steel idler and tensioner pulleys restore correct rotational geometry, backed by a pre-bled hydraulic damper to absorb harmonic camshaft pulses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Timing Belt (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e14400-RCA-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Idler Roller Pulley (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e14550-RCA-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Tensioner Pulley (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e14510-RCA-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Water Pump and Gasket (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e19200-RDV-J01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Hydraulic Tensioner (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e14520-RCA-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2x Front Camshaft Seals (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e91213-R70-A02\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e91213-RKG-003\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Front Crankshaft Seal (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e91212-R70-A02\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e91212-5MR-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Serpentine Drive Belt (OEM # \u003cstrong\u003e38920-RCA-A03\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e56992-R70-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e56992-RV0-A05\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2003-2013 Acura MDX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJ35A5\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.5L), \u003cstrong\u003eJ37A1\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.7L) \/ \u003cstrong\u003eYD1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYD2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e260-300 hp \/ 250-275 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e19200-RDV-J01, 14400-RCA-A01, 14550-RCA-A01, 14510-RCA-A01, 14520-RCA-A01, 91213-R70-A02, 91213-RKG-003, 91212-R70-A02, 91212-5MR-A01, 38920-RCA-A03, 56992-R70-A01, 56992-RV0-A05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003-2006 Acura MDX Base \u0026amp; Touring 3.5L V6 (\u003cstrong\u003eYD1\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eJ35A5\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2007-2013 Acura MDX Base, Technology \u0026amp; Advance 3.7L V6 (\u003cstrong\u003eYD2\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eJ37A1\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the YD1 and YD2 MDX?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2003-2013 Acura MDX equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eJ35A5\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5L or \u003cstrong\u003eJ37A1\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7L engine. Does not fit 2014+ Earth Dreams direct-injected engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the hydraulic tensioner prior to installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the hydraulic auto-tensioner arrives pre-charged and pinned; remove the locking pin only after final belt routing and torque verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Acura Powertrain Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to withstand the demanding load profiles of Acura SH-AWD utility platforms, this timing system is designed to ensure factory valve timing and cooling efficiency for cross-country towing and high-mileage dependability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545240305912,"sku":"DS-EYWNFJIP4","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-timing-belt-kit-for-acura-mdx-2003-2013-3-5l-3-7l-1.jpg?v=1790719847","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-water-pump-timing-belt-kit-for-acura-mdx-2003-2013-3-5l-3-7l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}