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Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter?

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Default Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter?

I found this OEM kit on ebay, and it looked like it included everything but the tensioners.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem

Is it worth it to buy the OEM tensioners AND that kit, since they are Honda brand? Or should I just buy the Honda timing belt and a Bando brand kit for the rest? Or should I JUST buy a Bando Brand kit for everything?

Here's the Bando. Are they good enough? I read somewhere that they make Toyota's "OEM" belts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem


Thank you. I'm so sonfused.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Default Re: Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter? (jmccalip)

i would only use honda/acura parts myself.........and replacing them there tensioners is a must do along with water pump
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Up to you, just remember it is your motor, bad parts could lead to an expensive fix.

Some things are worth the extra $$ for. Timing belts , Tensioners, and Water pumps would be some of those things
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Default Re: Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter? (jmccalip)

stick to oem honda
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Default Re: Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter? (FunnyVictor86)

tensioners by THEMSELVES were like $130 from the honda store for me w/ discount. but the motor is solid, and thats what counts.
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