I just got done putting a set of FR Cam Gears on my DC2 and while I was pulling up on the tensionor bracket where the spring attaches my coat hanger slipped and I just mangled the spring. My question is how important is that spring? If the tensionor bolt is tight and the belt is snug do I have anything to really worry about? I pushed on the bracket where the spring attached and it didnt move after I tightened the tensionor bolt..... and help is appreciated.

 

I would get a new replacement tensioner spring from the dealer or an auto part supply shop.

Here a link which talks about the importance of the tensioner spring:

http://www.forparts.com/ICHond...4.htm

 

thanks bro.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tech8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would get a new replacement tensioner spring from the dealer or an auto part supply shop.

Here a link which talks about the importance of the tensioner spring:

http://www.forparts.com/ICHond...4.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>

"The last thing to keep in mind is don’t be tempted to "help" the spring-loaded tensioners. Get the belt taut on the side without the tensioner and let the spring set the tension. There have been reported cases where an over-tensioned timing belt resulted in the nose of the crankshaft breaking off. Needless to say, that’s a situation you want to avoid."

is this all I have to worry about? it is not so tight that the crank is gonna break so that is not an issue, and if it does then it was meant to be. I just wanna know if the spring is crucial to its everyday operation or merely a tension setting device.

 

I believe the spring has a everyday function, to help maintain proper tension.

 

The spring cant do anything once the bolt that holds it is tightened. Get a new spring and rock that out. I used my old spring and it didnt tension the belt enough and I then did the "help it out a bit" method....which worked fine for me. However, the easiest option is to spend $5 or w/e on a new spring.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95 integra &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The spring cant do anything once the bolt that holds it is tightened. Get a new spring and rock that out. I used my old spring and it didnt tension the belt enough and I then did the "help it out a bit" method....which worked fine for me. However, the easiest option is to spend $5 or w/e on a new spring.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea its not really the money that is an issue, its snaking that spring into place and actually getting it installed that is the issue, the spring must of been worn out cause when I did the crank rotation/loosen and tighten the bolt method nothing really happened, belt never got tighter.