mag6/4

when the belt is changed does in need a new tensioner if so is it the wheel tensioner or the hrydrolic one my. 94 uk car
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chris

pslewis

On a 12 year old car I would change the lot - unless there is solid evidence of a recent change. The results of an old tensioner going are too great to skimp IMO.

Pete

Fuzz

only usually change the tensioner if they are showing signs of wear.
noise and play for the idler and leaking oil for the hydaulic.

Andy

P20SPD

iTrader: (1)

Yours is the hydraulic one Chris

wrxtreme96

It's a difficult decision when makin decisions concerning money... ?

The new belt and tensioners will cost more than just fitting a new belt and since the tensioners have to be removed when fitting a new belt it makes sense to replace with new ones.....?

However if the tensioners are ok then its not necessary to change them and the money can be saved...BUT

what if the tensioners fail...for a few quid extra the failure could have been prevented... the engine damage however will be costly to put right...?

mag6/4

thanks for the replys looks like more over time for me then

Jolly Green Monster

iTrader: (4)

I inspected and refitted my tensioner and idlers.. they have only done 186,800miles on the old engine and a further 350miles on the new engine.

if there is no play in the idlers and no fluid leaking from the tensioner I don't see the need to replace them.. they are known good ones.. imho

Simon