1991 Honda Accord Timing Tensioner

CUONGTRAN

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91 accord EX A/T, 120K, changing timing belt. called the part dept. of Honda dealer asking quotes for parts... they said no need to replace tensioners, does he know what he's talking about, b/c they do sell timing belt kits that includes those tensioner? can they be adjusted w/out replacing?

from one of my experience with an 88 accord, carb., 218k the tensioner broke ( didn't replace it when the timing belt was replaced earlier).

Aug 18, 2006 at 5:03 AM

SERVICE WRITER

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If your in there, why not replace it? It seems like a logical thing to do.

Aug 18, 2006 at 12:25 PM

BRUCE HUNT

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Tensioner is not a big deal and yet you seem to make it so. The timing belt is important to have in good shape. Y not replace the water pump too?

Aug 21, 2006 at 3:23 AM

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While replacing the timing belt, replace the timing and balance belt tensioners rather than reusing them. Also consider replacing the water pump at the same time because access is already open.

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The owner of a 1991 Honda Accord with 120,000 miles is replacing the timing belt and asks whether the timing and balance belt tensioners must be replaced. A dealer parts department said replacement was unnecessary, although kits include tensioners, and the owner recalls a tensioner failure on another Accord after it was reused. Experts say replacing the tensioner is logical while the job is open and also suggest considering the water pump.

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