Replacing Timing Belt and Water Pump, what about tensioner and spring?
03-06-2007, 08:08 PM
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Re: Replacing Timing Belt and Water Pump, what about tensioner and spring? (OH_1fstgsr)
most likely the O.E. tentioner and spring are in good shape but if you have the coin, might as well replace it for piece of mind. Some internet stores have all those pieces as a kit. But i'm sure some will disagree.
03-07-2007, 03:04 AM
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Re: Replacing Timing Belt and Water Pump, what about tensioner and spring? (99Geeezer)
I am currently rebuilding the cylinder head and spending way more than I should. I just want to make sure that replacement of the tensioner and spring is really necessary.
03-07-2007, 04:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OH_1fstgsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am currently rebuilding the cylinder head and spending way more than I should. I just want to make sure that replacement of the tensioner and spring is really necessary.</TD></TR></TABLE> If you think you're spending a lot of money on the head, wouldn't you want to protect that investment? Replace everything in there and save yourself time and money! Because not replacing that could come back to bite you in the ***, IMO.
03-07-2007, 06:29 AM
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Re: (PreFerio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PreFerio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> If you think you're spending a lot of money on the head, wouldn't you want to protect that investment? Replace everything in there and save yourself time and money! Because not replacing that could come back to bite you in the ***, IMO.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good advice...
good advice...
03-07-2007, 07:13 AM
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Just to give you an example- My friend had a motor built, had new rings, rods, JE pistons, main, and rod bearings replaced along with machining, had all that done, but used the old oil pump because it was working fine before he decided to build the motor. 5k miles later, he called me to find out why his car was making a loud screeching noise, then died, and wouldn't start- the oil pump went out. So, spending that extra $175 more would have saved him a newly built motor, and a lot of time.
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Re: Replacing Timing Belt and Water Pump, what about tensioner and spring? (OH_1fstgsr)
definately replace the tensioner. I've seen one seize up and burn up the timing belt. Why take a chance?
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