On 10/25/04 3:57 PM, in article 10nqq6od0aian01.TakeThisOut@corp.supernews.com, "ajpdla"
<ajpdla.TakeThisOut@pacifier.com> wrote:
> Car: 1995 Honda Passport
> Issue: Clicking sound from timing belt.
> Remedy: Replace Timing Belt Tensioner
>
> Problem: I already have installed a new timing belt. The tensioner was
> known to be bad at replacement, but no replacement tensioner was available.
> I now have the new tensioner ready to be installed.
>
> Can I just install the new tensioner and keep existing timing belt, or
> should I replace the belt as well? The existing timing belt has about 3,000
> miles on it; however, it has been operated by the old, failing tensioner.
>
> TIA
>
> Aaron
>
>
If the new belt is not frayed or damaged by the old tensioner wobbling
around, there is no reason to replace it. The tensioner simply keeps it
taut. It does not pull it or drive it.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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