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Timing Belt
Timing belt. Started from 2006, Honda changed to timing chain.
the vehicle has a timing belt
Chain
Elements have timing chain
There is no timing belt; the maintenance-free silent chain is used instead.
Timing CHAIN - beginning with the 2002 model year.
All Honda engines up to 2002 have a timing belt that must be replaced. Starting in 2003 the 4 cylinder in the Accord has a timing chain, but the V6 still has a timing belt.
The 2003 Honda 2.4 uses a timing chain. The timing chain will last the life of the engine.
It has a timing chain
I have a 2003 Element and just found out recently from a Honda shop that It has a timing chain that does not need changing.
I was checking the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) and they llist a timing BELT for the 3.5 litre V6 engine in a 2003 Honda Pilot