Autotensioner - Honda Prelude Forum

McGee87 · 05-15-2010, 03:28 PM

So my autotensioner needs replaced...

. My mechanic said it sounds like its on the way out (which it is). Anyone give me the ballpark price im looking at for autotensioner and timing belt change?

Kronn 98SH · 05-15-2010, 04:19 PM

~$500

McGee87 · 05-15-2010, 04:19 PM

thanks Kronn

dontbuyprelude · 05-15-2010, 04:28 PM

i changed mine myself -$0

KraserK · 05-15-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dontbuyprelude

i changed mine myself -$0

Real man here

Prelude1897 · 05-15-2010, 07:53 PM

change over to a manual tenisoner, cause the auto ones tend to fail and you can get all the parts from Import Replacement Parts | Import Performance & OEM Parts and use preludeonline as a coupon code

knbond1 · 05-15-2010, 08:13 PM

I bought a new auto tensioner part from honda for 80 and got the rest of the parts online, i think the new auto tensioners are fine. Works great and will last me another 160k lol

klager01 · 05-16-2010, 07:07 AM

I did a manual tensioner swap, tbelt replacement, head cover gasket and seals and accessory belts for about $300 between Majestic Honda and Import Replacement Parts. It ended up being more because my T belt cover had been glued back together (shakes fist) so we had to order some more unexpected parts but anyway...
IRP has a manual tensioner kit that saves you about $100 vs buying new auto tensioner stuff.

Manual Tensioner Conversion Kit for H22A Series Engines - Import Replacement Parts, LLC -

But yeah do it yourself, you'll save a chunk of cash and you'll sleep better knowing it was done right. Get your hands on a Helms and theres a lot of good write ups between here and preludepower (i know i know) to DIY
Good luck!

Lboni002 · 05-16-2010, 02:12 PM

Ya I gotta do a tune up also. Idk if I should replace my auto tensioner or switch to Manual since my lude has 232k on it. Wha you guys think? New auto tensioner or switch to manual one??

klager01 · 05-16-2010, 02:24 PM

I think 99% of us would say switch to the manual rather than waiting for the auto to inevitably fail, lol. plus you'll save a few bucks.

lude203 · 05-16-2010, 03:24 PM

yeah defiantly switch to a manual tensioner... im doing the swap right now...the only thing thats hard is getting the belt on the cam gears without them moving since the belt will be a little tighter fit with the manual tensioner setup

klager01 · 05-16-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lude203

yeah defiantly switch to a manual tensioner... im doing the swap right now...the only thing thats hard is getting the belt on the cam gears without them moving since the belt will be a little tighter fit with the manual tensioner setup

we actually had to put the belt on then sneak the tensioner in place. we tried everything to put it on in the order the helms said with no sucess...we even put the belt in the oven

now we're battling accessory belts lol

Lboni002 · 05-16-2010, 06:09 PM

Haha I guess im gonna go with the manual tensioner. So far im replacing these belts: Timing, Balance Shaft, AC/Alternator belt. Is there any other belt i should replace too? Power steering right? lol

klager01 · 05-16-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lboni002

Haha I guess im gonna go with the manual tensioner. So far im replacing these belts: Timing, Balance Shaft, AC/Alternator belt. Is there any other belt i should replace too? Power steering right? lol

Yeah power steering. obviously the Timing belt & balancer are priority while you're in there but its kinda like well i'm in here and it was a complete ***** getting this far so i might as well not have to open all this back up any time soon. did all the seals and water pump too.
This is the DIY i used:
DIY: Official 5th Gen Timing Belt Job Procedure! (by JLUDE 03/11/08) - Preludepower.com

Lboni002 · 05-16-2010, 07:06 PM

WOW im def. gonna use that this coming weekend when. lol I wonder how this is gonna take lol

klager01 · 05-16-2010, 09:16 PM

I set aside 4 days to do it...and used them all. mostly because like i said i found a glued up timing belt cover/missing parts and I'm a complete ****.
Still technically not done because I'm still messing with the alternator belt thats chirping when i start the car lol
But yeah nothing about it i would find difficult. Though i would take the guys advice about having the crank shaft pulley bolt broken at a shop...I'll just say we had to buy a new breaker bar. And be patient putting the new t belt on lol

klager01 · 05-16-2010, 09:17 PM

why do they censor the word noob btw?

Lboni002 · 05-16-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by klager01

I set aside 4 days to do it...and used them all. mostly because like i said i found a glued up timing belt cover/missing parts and I'm a complete ****.
Still technically not done because I'm still messing with the alternator belt thats chirping when i start the car lol
But yeah nothing about it i would find difficult. Though i would take the guys advice about having the crank shaft pulley bolt broken at a shop...I'll just say we had to buy a new breaker bar. And be patient putting the new t belt on lol

I guess I'm lucky my two cousins are helping me and one of them is a master mechanic with like 20yrs experience. Ha. Hopefully we don't break anything doing all the labour. Haha

videogmike · 05-17-2010, 07:17 PM

breaking the crank pulley bolt loose with hand tools wasn't that bad, you just have to have the right tools. a guy posted in that diy thread how he broke it loose with hand tools, and it worked perfect for us.
link: Preludepower.com - View Single Post - DIY: Official 5th Gen Timing Belt Job Procedure! (by JLUDE 03/11/08)