Thursday, September 15, 2011

Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?

the manufactorer recommends to change both the belt and tensioners at the same time. (Kit cost 100)



or i can get just the belt but have to sign a disclaimer (25)Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?Always get the tensioner and any related component, e.g. variator changed while the engine is in bits for a cambelt service. The bulk of the final bill is labour costs, which you don't want to be paying twice. Also my tame mechanic told me that half the time. it's a failed tensioner that causes a cambelt to break in the first place, so definitely get it done.Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?Change all of it for care free motoring or you may be very sorry.Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?False economy changing the belt without at least checking the tensioners,surely better to pay 100 quid and have piece of mind in the future 50 thousand milesShould i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?Do the kit,as it gives you piece of mind for 50,00mls, and a warranty if anything should go wrong100 is cheap compared to major engine damage.A lot of the tensioners now are plastic,which goes brittle with age.Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?if you are not sure of the life left in original tensioners,change them.....cheaper to do it now,and less frustrating.Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?Always replace the tensioner when replacing the belt. A tensioner going out can be as devastating to your engine as a belt. If your engine is an interference engine it could mean buying a new engine when you could have just bought the tensioner.Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?I not only do that but do the water pump too.Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?its always best to change the whole lot. alot of the newer cars have plastic tensioners %26amp; idlers. i would also consider changing the water pump too if it is driven by the cam beltShould i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?Unfortunately you have not said what the mileage is on your car! Typically you would expect to change the tensioners after the cam belt has been changed twice and not every time. It makes sense to do this as the tensioner is just as important as the belt. 100 for the tentsioner kit sound high take the car down to you local Hi-Q or Kwik Fit and get a price from them.Should i change the tensioners when changing the cam belt as advised by the dealership?miles , 50k 100k 500k? duh, context is everthing.

but...

if you want to drive , and not just sit in waiting rooms.

change it. they dont last 100k , in many case, or shortly after.

lost one on my miata at 67k. ( just 1 day before I had the belt delivered, what timing, no pun).



good luck.

change Water pump too and be very happy in a few K.