{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-timing-belt-kit-for-acura-rl-2005-2012-3-5l-3-7l","title":"Performance Water Pump \u0026 Timing Belt Kit for Acura RL (2005-2012) 3.5L 3.7L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eComplete Timing Belt \u0026amp; Water Pump Service Kit for 2005-2012 Acura RL (KB1\/KB2)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump \u0026amp; Timing Belt Kit replaces critical wear items across the valvetrain and cooling systems on the 2005-2012 Acura RL to maintain precise engine timing and prevent catastrophic interference valve damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Acura RL Valvetrain \u0026amp; Cooling Vulnerabilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory \u003cstrong\u003eJ35A8\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJ37A2\u003c\/strong\u003e engines found in the \u003cstrong\u003eKB1\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKB2\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis are interference configurations where timing failure directly results in valve-to-piston contact. Factory timing belts suffer from structural fatigue, tooth shearing, and elastomer breakdown caused by severe underhood heat cycles. Concurrently, factory hydraulic tensioners gradually weep silicone damping fluid, allowing harmonic belt slap and skipped timing under sudden engine deceleration. Stock water pump mechanical face seals dry out and weep coolant from the bearing cavity, compromising shaft stability and causing premature bearing seizure that can shred the drive belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service kit upgrades the critical driveline interface with a high-tensile HNBR elastomer timing belt reinforced with synthetic tensile cords to resist stretch, tooth shear, and high-temperature thermal degradation. The die-cast aluminum water pump incorporates a unitized mechanical shaft seal and balanced impeller to eliminate high-RPM coolant cavitation and weeping. Included matched idler and tensioner pulleys feature precision-ground races packed with synthetic high-temperature bearing grease, while the OE-spec hydraulic tensioner maintains exact dynamic pressure on the belt guide. Premium fluoroelastomer camshaft and crankshaft seals complete the kit to isolate the belt chamber from engine oil saturation.\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 Pulley Roller (OEM \u003cstrong\u003e14550-RCA-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley (OEM \u003cstrong\u003e14510-RCA-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Water Pump and Pre-Formed Gasket (OEM \u003cstrong\u003e19200-RDV-J01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Hydraulic Timing Belt Tensioner (OEM \u003cstrong\u003e14520-RCA-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2x Front Camshaft Oil Seals (OEM \u003cstrong\u003e91213-R70-A02\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e91213-RKG-003\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Front Crankshaft Oil Seal (OEM \u003cstrong\u003e91212-R70-A02\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e91212-5MR-A01\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Serpentine Accessory 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;\"\u003e2005-2012 Acura RL\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\u003eJ35A8\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.5L), \u003cstrong\u003eJ37A2\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.7L) \/ \u003cstrong\u003eKB1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKB2\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;\"\u003e290-300 hp \/ 256-271 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;\"\u003e14400-RCA-A01, 14550-RCA-A01, 14510-RCA-A01, 19200-RDV-J01, 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\u003e2005-2008 Acura RL 3.5L V6 (J35A8 \/ KB1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009-2012 Acura RL 3.7L V6 (J37A2 \/ KB2)\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 KB1\/KB2 RL?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2005-2012 Acura RL equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eJ35A8\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5L or \u003cstrong\u003eJ37A2\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7L J-series V6 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a specialized crankshaft holder tool required for this installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, removing the high-torque factory harmonic balancer bolt on J-series engines requires a dedicated 50mm hex crank pulley holding tool and heavy-duty impact socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Acura Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the flagship luxury platform, this timing and cooling assembly restores factory VTEC synchronization, broad dynamic torque delivery, and high-RPM stability across the entire rev band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545240764664,"sku":"DS-EPN1RHXQM","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-rl-2005-2012-3-5l-3-7l-1.jpg?v=1790719880","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-water-pump-timing-belt-kit-for-acura-rl-2005-2012-3-5l-3-7l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}