Anyone with a 5thegn lude and had a bad auto tensioner? How expensive/hard/easy was the repair? and what are some signs of a bad auto tensioner. Is my car in immediate danger if i dont get this repair asap? I have tried searching on this subject and i couldnt find a thing relating to this subject that could answer these questions....

 

It'll sound like a marble in a can.


Its like $350 for a mechanic to fix it, or you can do it

you'll need these parts, some free time, and technical know how

13404-PT0-004 - ADJUSTER COMP., BALANCER BELT
13415-PT0-000 - BRACKET, BALANCER BELT ADJUSTER
14510-PT0-004 - ADJUSTER COMP., TIMING BELT
14516-PT2-000 - SPRING COMP., TIMING BELT ADJUSTER
14521-P14-A00 - PLATE, ADJUSTER
90014-P14-A00 - BOLT, TIMING BELT ADJUSTER BASE
90015-PT0-000 - BOLT, TIMING BELT ADJUSTER SPRING
90016-PT0-000 - BOLT, TIMING BELT ADJUSTER
90140-P14-A00 - WASHER, PLAIN (11MM)

 

should i get the problem fixed asap? What problems might arise if i dont get my auto tensioner fixed right away. becuase i still need to drive for another week until spring break rolls around.