Quick ? When doing a timing belt I know I should change the water pump but is it also nesesary to change the tensioner

 

might as well you are already in there

 

Did all u guys change it too

 

yup u should. its only easier to once u've taken it off and its probably due changing

 

Its always good to replace other parts while you are going to do some maintenance work.

 

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I am at 174K miles and am about to install the car's 3rd timing belt. I am still on my original water pump and tensioner pulley, and have not had problems with either one yet, but I do have a new water pump and tensioner pulley ready to install along w/ the new belt.

 

definitly get the water pump. im do n mine next week along with cam install. but im not gonna change the tensioner

 

I did the tensioner. It's not THAT expensive and you have to deal with it all anyway. Better safe than sorry on that stuff... it'd really suck to replace the belt and then have the water pump or tensioner seize up and tear up the belt (and motor).

 

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Well the tensioner does run about $50-$60, and Honda does not list it as an actual maintenance item. I would say at the 2nd timing belt change you might want to do it (180K) but at the first one it's probably not necessary.

 

nah u dont need to replace the tensioner

 

Yea, I would change the tensioner... While you're at it...Do a MAJOR tune up as well... (spark plugs, wires, dist cap, rotor, motor oil & tranny fluid, valve adjustment...ect... Helps a lot and in my opinion, makes a HUGE difference... Good luck...