Timing belt kit AISIN or Gates

On a timing job bare minimum is what is included in the Aisin kit which includes belt, pulley, idler, and water pump - AISIN TKH002, Rockauto trusted source, beware of cheap knockoffs.

Buy an Aisin kit, but get it from Rockauto.

Like others have said, the Aisin kit is quality.

Aisin is a reputable brand.

AISIN is good.

I have used the Aisin kit for Honda 3.5 V6 engines many times (3 thus far) - everything was high quality.

Aisin is the best name in the game currently. I’ve had one on my Forester for ~90k and 5 years. I recently pulled the motor to do piston rings and the only issue I noticed was the splined sprocket had a very mild bearing grind. Would have been an issue in like 30k miles but for now, totally fine and well within the 100k mile spec.

Specify or supply the Aisin THK002 belt kit for the job. It is OEM quality and half the price of Honda service department parts.

I initially bought an AISIN kit but they decided to return it for the factory Honda pieces. It was about $200 but I didn't want to lose sleep over it.

I installed it myself and I think my total dollar cost was around $550 or so including replacing the water pump, any torqued fasteners, and the Honda coolant.

Top of the line Aisin timing belt / water pump / pulley's kit is $260 US right now.