Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit for Acura TL (2004-2008) 3.2L 3.5L

Complete Timing Belt & Water Pump Refresh Kit for 2004-2008 Acura TL (UA6 / UA7)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit replaces worn internal drive and cooling components on the 2004-2008 Acura TL to ensure precise valvetrain synchronization and prevent catastrophic interference valve-to-piston contact.

The Stock Acura TL Timing System Failure Points

The UA6 and UA7 chassis equipped with the interference-design J32A3 and J35A8 engines place high thermal and shear loads on timing components. Over factory service intervals, the stock hydraulic tensioner loses damping pressure, causing belt slap and erratic cam timing. Concurrently, factory water pump internal bearings suffer heat-induced fatigue, and shaft seals deteriorate, leading to coolant weeping directly onto the rubber timing belt. A saturated or slack belt risks jumping teeth or shearing cogs, resulting in bent valves and terminal cylinder head damage.

The Engineering Solution

This timing overhaul system restores critical drive stability with high-tensile, heat-resistant EPDM elastomer belt construction paired with heavy-duty internal cords that resist tensile stretch under rapid RPM transients. The included water pump features an OEM-spec cast aluminum housing, precision-machined impeller for cavitation-free coolant flow, and a long-life mechanical shaft seal. A brand-new hydraulic tensioner and sealed idler/tensioner pulleys eliminate resonance and belt deflection across the entire powerband.

What's Included

• 1 Timing Belt (14400-RCA-A01)
• 1 Idler Roller Pulley (14550-RCA-A01)
• 1 Tensioner Pulley (14510-RCA-A01)
• 1 Water Pump and Gasket (19200-RDV-J01)
• 1 Hydraulic Tensioner (14520-RCA-A01)
• 2 Front Camshaft Seals (91213-R70-A02 / 91213-RKG-003)
• 1 Front Crankshaft Seal (91212-R70-A02 / 91212-5MR-A01)
• 1 Serpentine Drive Belt (38920-RCA-A03 / 56992-R70-A01 / 56992-RV0-A05)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2004-2008 Acura TL Base 3.2L V6 (UA6 / J32A3)
• 2007-2008 Acura TL Type-S 3.5L V6 (UA7 / J35A8)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the UA6 and UA7 TL?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2004-2008 Acura TL equipped with the J32A3 3.2L or J35A8 3.5L engine. Confirm your engine configuration before ordering; this does not fit non-J-series conversions or 4-cylinder Honda/Acura applications.

Should the cam and crank seals always be replaced during this service?

Yes, replacing the front cam and crank seals while the timing covers and pulleys are removed prevents future oil seepage that can degrade the new timing belt.

The Acura Caliber

J-series V6 platforms demand strict mechanical tolerances to deliver linear VTEC power safely; this timing system ensures that your high-revving valvetrain maintains razor-sharp synchronization without risking catastrophic valve-to-piston contact.