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Stop Cold Start Rattle: Honda Accords 2013 – 2017 / Change Timing Chain Tensioner!

DIYAutoworksNG · 131K views · 6:51

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Equipment

Honda Accord 2013-2017

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

Socket set, Wrench set, Screwdrivers, Torque wrench, Timing chain tensioner tool
I share how to stop cold start rattle on Honda Accords 2013 – 2017 by changing the timing chain tensioner. To change timing chain tensioner some parts and tools are required. I cover these step by step skipping nothing. This part is the same as certain years of 2015 - 2022 CRV and 2016 - 2021 Civic. Ignoring the cam chain tensioner rattle or the cold start rattle sound can lead to further damage to timing chain components leading to a bigger job. If you're looking for how to change timing chain tensioner or how to replace timing chain tensioner on the 2013 - 2017 Honda Accord, this is the only video you'd need. I cover cleaning the timing chain tensioner filter too! This covers Honda TSB 19-019. Don't ignore a faulty cam chain tensioner or a defective timing chain tensioner it may become an expensive fix. Get from Amazon - Retaining clips - https://amzn.to/4iQJ1Md - OEM timing chain tensioner (2013-2022 Honda) 14510-5A2-A02 - https://amzn.to/3Gk9qnR - Hondabond silicone gasket - https://amzn.to/4jmaHJO - STP heavy duty engine degreaser - https://amzn.to/3GkRGc0 - WD40 industrial engine degreaser - https://amzn.to/3RpF99F (I ran out on this so not used in video, but very good too) - VPCOK ultrasonic cleaner - https://amzn.to/3YcbiVY - Trim removal tool set - https://amzn.to/4ipKZCI - Aoben 3/8 cordless electric ratchet - https://amzn.to/3WNOrzp - Ryobi P1833 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench: https://amzn.to/41XPLDc - Valvoline restore & protect - https://amzn.to/40lyH97 - 8L Oil drain pan - https://amzn.to/3AWLxzV Check out other tools & products I use or recommend - https://amzn.to/42LGCL8 I may earn a small commission from a purchase made through the links above. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Honda cold start rattle sound 0:48 - Getting to timing chain tensioner 1:32 - Removing bad timing chain tensioner 2:49 - Unbox new tensioner 2:58 - Timing tensioner filter cleaning 4:11 - Prepping for installation 4:50 - Install new timing chain tensioner 5:25 - Gasket & cover up 5:58 - Don't removing lock pin! 6:07 - Start up: rattle stop? 6:37 - Parts & tools, wrap #coldstart #rattle #tensioner #honda #timingchain #diyautoworksng #accord