Friday, September 23, 2011

01 Totoya Tacoma, bought it used. runs great, 135,000 miles. On timing belt change, should i change tensioner.

I know there is tensioners,ect. I have heard conflicting stories on just change the belt only and then that I should change tensioners, also ect? Just trying to do some preventive maintance.01 Totoya Tacoma, bought it used. runs great, 135,000 miles. On timing belt change, should i change tensioner.save $ and drive it to the ground01 Totoya Tacoma, bought it used. runs great, 135,000 miles. On timing belt change, should i change tensioner.Measure the spring tension, and replace it if its out of spec.

Its cheap enough, but an unnecessary waste of money, if not indicated.01 Totoya Tacoma, bought it used. runs great, 135,000 miles. On timing belt change, should i change tensioner.Yes, do it even if still works. Save money by doing it.01 Totoya Tacoma, bought it used. runs great, 135,000 miles. On timing belt change, should i change tensioner.May not hurt, especially if it is a real pain to get to again later. Check it closely for wear, usually these bearing are not serviced.01 Totoya Tacoma, bought it used. runs great, 135,000 miles. On timing belt change, should i change tensioner.yes change it.its not worth having to go back in to replace if it fails.01 Totoya Tacoma, bought it used. runs great, 135,000 miles. On timing belt change, should i change tensioner.Always change the tensioner when changing the timing belt. You should also consider changing the water pump while you have it apart as well.