Simple question, if you know it...

 

all h22's have an auto

 

thanks for the quick reply. I guess it's time to get my shopping list together for the manual tensioner swap.

 

well since i'm an h22a noob, perhaps you guys can elaborate on why change to the manual tensioner (i'm assuming the auto one is subject to premature failure...? [and if so, did honda ever release an updated part?] )

 

We have ran both manual and auto - we have not had any problems with either set up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OaksRacing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">We have ran both manual and auto - we have not had any problems with either set up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

but you know that the auto's have their issues. Especially when you add a set of stiffer valvesprings.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98vtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

but you know that the auto's have their issues. Especially when you add a set of stiffer valvesprings.</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is true. Thats great that Oaks Racing has not had any problems but the potential for tensioner failure is real. Why risk engine damage when for under $200 you can buy insurance in the form of a manual tensioner.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rocket30004 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well since i'm an h22a noob, perhaps you guys can elaborate on why change to the manual tensioner (i'm assuming the auto one is subject to premature failure...? [and if so, did honda ever release an updated part?] )</TD></TR></TABLE>

They're just know to have problems. Its has a little hydrolic piston that keeps tension on the belt. Put enough of a beating on it, it'll probably go bad. You can get a manual tensioner off of an H23 or F22.

 

what's the cost difference b/t replacing the auto tensioner vs. changing to a manual?

 

a new auto tensioner itself is 70 dollars.

manual tensioner is about 50 dollars.

its going to come out to around the same price and an added insurance with the manual tensioner.

 

I sleep easy at night just knowing the motor I bought already came with the Manual Tensioner. Better safe than sorry I always say.

 

Question: If you bring your car to the dealer for timing belt service they still use the auto tensioners correct?

 

yes

 

Does Honda do the manual tensioner if you ask them?

 

 

No honda wont do the auto to manual tensioners.

 

if you have a friend there or you have a cool dealership (and not one that tries to rip you off) they will. But 9/10 times they will not.

 

They wont because its covered under warranty and they wont risk not putting it back together with the same parts it came in with.

 

So the f22a1 has a manual tensioner? Does it swap easily to the h22a?

 

its the same as the h23

 

Can someone clarify for me what the F22 has. I have a 1994, prelude S with F22. I have a ticking sound that isn't valves and I've been wondering if its around the timing belt. Thanks.


How is the manual tensioner adjusted too?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by typeS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can someone clarify for me what the F22 has. I have a 1994, prelude S with F22. I have a ticking sound that isn't valves and I've been wondering if its around the timing belt. Thanks.


How is the manual tensioner adjusted too?</TD></TR></TABLE>

F22 = Manual tensioner. The ticking... I have no Idea what that is but its not the tensioner. The manual tensioner adjusts itself. Its very easy to do with the motor out of the car, a little more difficult with it in.

 

Is this something that I should be adjusting and if so how often? How do I adjust it? I've looked in the search but haven't found anything descriptive enough. Thanks.

 

http://www.montrealracing.com/...00284
very good walk thru and parts list