Somebeach
Somebeach New Reader
9/5/15 6:49 a.m.

Looking at a Acura TL in my search for a decent commuter. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/an-odd-round-of-which-car/103784/page1/

What are thoughts ?

Also the current owner said the previous owner changed the timing belt around 100k but no records. Is there a way to check to be sure it is new with out tearing everything apart?

Duke
Duke MegaDork
9/5/15 7:51 a.m.

I love the TSX and TL, particularly with the manuals. Those engines sing when you get the revs up. The TL would make a very nice commuter in that format. No idea how to check the actual age of the TB, but you should be able to pop the cover off and do a visual on it. I don't know what brand was OE (or even if there was one particular brand) but that might clue you.

Somebeach
Somebeach New Reader
9/5/15 8:36 a.m.

Thanks duke.

noddaz
noddaz GRM+ Memberand Dork
9/5/15 11:48 a.m.

If you are that far in to check the belt you might as well replace it. Worry over. And watch out for the Brembo front brakes, Retail is $225.47 for the pads.

Somebeach
Somebeach New Reader
9/26/15 8:19 p.m.

Thanks for all the help just picked up a 06 TL this weekend.

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