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Bf225 timing belt/tensioner/idler automotive cross reference

Seafarer226

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Heyy guys! I’m just starting to price out everything I need to do the timing belt on my 2005 BF225, along with some other deferred maintenance that needs to be completed. I was able to cross reference the timing belt itself to a BANDO TB286 for an 98-2002 Honda Accord, but does anyone know if any of the 2 idlers, or tensioner are also the same as what is used in an automobile Honda/Acura V6? I’m finding that the auto side of things has the parts at a much more reasonable price. Spark plugs especially.
 
The tensioner is definitely not the same as a Honda J series automotive tensioner because those are hydraulic tensioners and the outboard tensioner is not. The outboard tensioner pulley's alignment dowel is also located in a different spot. The larger idler pulley is very obviously different than the automotive version. The smaller idler pulley is close, so it may be the same.

But I don't know that I'd try to go cheap on the timing system. Not something you really want to fail so I'd err to just getting the correct outboard parts.

I would also recommend just getting the correct spark plugs. IZFR6F11. This is exactly what is specified for some Acuras, and they are cheap enough on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XH3C14H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
 
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