The MZ V6 won't die, unless you overheat it or timing belt failure. It is an interference engine, do the timing belt! An aisin kit is the only way to go, about $150
I got the 3sx kit with the Gates kit and a solid tensioner.
I used the gates kit on my NA with oem studs and have had no issues. Gates supplies other big names. Quality wise the parts seem to be comparable to the OEM RB kit I've used. Really it depends on your build I'd say. For my 300 dollar NA engine I couldn't justify a 800 dollar OEM kit.
Aisin kits are all OEM parts and come with almost everything you need for a complete t-belt job.
If this is the second change go with the Aisin kit. It's the best. I've put them in multiple cars. All Japanese parts and Aisin pumps are quality.
I use the aisin kits all the time (probably 12-15 of them).
The aisin is a great kit. never had problems on any of the honda v6 timing belts i've done.
Used a aisin timing belt kit and it worked fine. I did have to buy the longer bolt for the small idler bearing tho since the new ones have 2 bushings instead of just 1.
Just did my timing belt on my EJ22 (98 Outback Sport) two weeks ago. Gates kit ran me $200. I wouldn't recommend anything aftermarket under Gates.
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