Timing belt tensioner replacement

[Silenius]

Hi guys!

I'm currently in the process of replacing my timing belt / waterpump / crankshaft damper..

My problem is I just realized I did not buy a new timing belt tensioner!! :/

Meanwhile, I shecked in the Acura service manual and in the Wiki DIY article found here :

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/DIY/timing-belt.pdf

And didn't find any reference to the replacement of that part...

Does anyone know if it has to be changed for a new one ? ( My car is a 1992 M/T with 60 000 KMs )

Many thanks in advance for your lights!

 

[Larry Bastanza]

I always replace this. To do that much work and not do it, just does not work for me. If you reassemble the engine and later this fails, that would be bad. JMO.

Regards,
LarryB

 

[Silenius]

That's a good reason you're right...

Thanks for your answer

 

[IDK]

So when it comes to changing the timing belt, what should I order to do everything properly???

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Here is my Kit for T/B Service:

14400-PR7-A01 (1) Timing Belt
91318-PY3-000 (1) Oil Pedestal Gasket "8"
12030-PR7-010 (2) VC Gasket Set
90471-580-000 (2) Crush Washer 8mm
19200-PR7-305 (1) Water Pump/Timing Cover Set
90401-634-000 (1) Timing Bolt Cover Seal
91302-GE0-000 (1) O-Ring, Dip Stick
14510-PR7-A01 (1) Belt Tensioner Pulley

Kit for 60K Service:

38920-PR7-A01 (1) A/C Belt
31110-PR7-A01 (1) Alternator Belt
98079-5617S (6) Spark Plugs 3.2 (PRF6L-11)***
17220-PR7-A00 (1) Air Filter
12030-PR7-010 (2) VC Gasket Set*
15400-PL2-004 (1) Oil Filter
16010-SL0-505 (1) Fuel Filter
57380-SL0-J02 (1) ABS High Pressure Hose**
46472-568-000 (4) ABS High Pressure Hose Washers**

*If you do both services, omit this item, it is in the T/B Kit
** Not used for 2000 and up model years
*** get spark plugs for correct year car(Shown is 1997+, US Model)

HTH,
LarryB

 

[mjo]

Hi Larry,

About to do the timing belt/water pump replacement on my '91 NSX. Got the article that Gary Kentosh wrote, great I might add. He does reference your DIY write-up and was wondering if you might be willing to forward that to me so I don't miss any good tips/tricks.

Thanks for supporting us with great info like this.

mjo

 

[Larry Bastanza]

My write up is integrated into Gary's document. So you have it all in that document.

Regards,
LarryB