HoeDownCivicsI

i plan to change my timing belt, water pump and t-b tensioner and do i have to change the t-b tensioner spring, cam, and crank seal also? t-b tensioner spring, camshaft and crankshaft seal still look good and what happen if i dont change them

txdohczc

usually the spring comes with the tensioner but as far as the cam seals go if they are not leaking why ---- with them

HoeDownCivicsI

the tensioner spring doesn't come with it do i need to replace them also?

HoeDownCivicsI

is onlee 5 dollar to replace the tensioner spring it's important that i have to change it or just leave it alone and i be fine

txdohczc

just change it im sure you will be fine without changing it but i would change it if i was you

HoeDownCivicsI

if i be o.k without changing it im going to leave it alone then i use that five dollar for a dim sag

ShoofIsLudin

whats gonna be cheaper? the $5 spring....... or replacing the valves if ur tensioner gives out and ur pistons smack the valves becuase ur t-belt has no tension?

It IS ur car tho....so

rsmith2786

I usually like to tighten the bolt for the tensioner so i don't have that issue. I doubt the spring itself would keep anywhere near enough tension on the belt to keep the cams in check.

LilWayne

On my mini-me I did not use it

Scott-EP

i dont know why the spring is even there. it doesnt do anything once you tighten the bolt down. it does help to have it when you are putting the belt on, but after that it is useless