{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-timing-belt-kit-for-honda-ridgeline-2006-2014-3-5l","title":"Performance Water Pump \u0026 Timing Belt Kit for Honda Ridgeline (2006-2014) 3.5L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Timing Belt \u0026amp; Water Pump Service Kit for 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline (YK1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump \u0026amp; Timing Belt Kit synchronizes the camshaft and crankshaft rotation while restoring cooling efficiency on the 2006-2014 Ridgeline to eliminate catastrophic interference engine failure and maintain optimal operating temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Honda Ridgeline Timing System Deterioration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory interference \u003cstrong\u003eJ35A9\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJ35Z5\u003c\/strong\u003e V6 engines rely entirely on a rubber timing belt and a hydraulic damper to maintain critical valve-to-piston clearance. Over extended service intervals, thermal cycling and engine bay ozone degrade the OEM hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) belt, causing tooth shear, micro-cracking, and elongation. Simultaneously, factory hydraulic tensioners suffer internal fluid bypass and dampening loss, leading to belt slack and skipped teeth. Additionally, the stock water pump bearing and mechanical shaft seal succumb to continuous high-RPM impeller shaft load, resulting in weeping coolant, bearing seizure, and unmitigated catastrophic valvetrain collision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive service package restores primary mechanical synchronization using high-tensile synthetic elastomeric compounds that resist heat soak, oil contamination, and tooth shear. The heavy-duty water pump features a cast-aluminum housing and a precision-balanced impeller to ensure optimal coolant cavitation resistance and high-flow thermal dissipation. Matched with an OE-spec hydraulic tensioner, premium sealed idler bearings, and fluoropolymer camshaft and crankshaft front oil seals, this kit maintains rigid dynamic belt tension across the entire RPM range to protect cylinder heads and valvetrain architecture during sustained towing loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Timing Belt (OE 14400-RCA-A01)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Idler Roller Pulley (OE 14550-RCA-A01)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Tensioner Pulley (OE 14510-RCA-A01)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Water Pump with Pre-Formed Gasket (OE 19200-RDV-J01)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Hydraulic Timing Belt Tensioner (OE 14520-RCA-A01)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Front Camshaft Oil Seals (OE 91213-R70-A02 \/ 91213-RKG-003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal (OE 91212-R70-A02 \/ 91212-5MR-A01)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt (OE 38920-RCA-A03 \/ 56992-R70-A01 \/ 56992-RV0-A05)\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;\"\u003e2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline\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;\"\u003e3.5L J-Series SOHC VTEC V6 (J35A9 \/ J35Z5) \/ YK1\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;\"\u003e247-250 hp \/ 245-247 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\u003e2006 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2007 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL, RTX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL, RTX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL, Sport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL, Sport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 (RT, RTS, RTL, Sport, SE)\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 YK1 Ridgeline?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eJ-Series\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5L V6 engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit does not fit 4-cylinder Honda platforms, non-J-series conversions, or second-generation (2017+) 3.5L direct-injected engines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the cooling system after installing this kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, replacing the water pump requires draining the coolant; a full vacuum fill or manual burping procedure is required to purge air pockets and prevent hot spots in the aluminum cylinder heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Honda Workhorse Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle severe duty cycles, continuous payload hauling, and mountain towing, this complete timing and cooling assembly restores the precision engineering and valvetrain durability required to keep your \u003cstrong\u003eYK1\u003c\/strong\u003e truck on the road for another 100,000 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545244565752,"sku":"DS-EE8MDP14M","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-honda-ridgeline-2006-2014-3-5l-1.jpg?v=1790720058","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-water-pump-timing-belt-kit-for-honda-ridgeline-2006-2014-3-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}