To replace or not to replace, timing+balance blt tensioner

Tiny
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91 accord EX A/T, 120K, changing timing belt. Called the part dept. Of Honda dealer asking quotes for parts. They said no need to replace tensioners, does he know what he's talking about, b/c they do sell timing belt kits that includes those tensioner? Can they be adjusted w/out replacing?

from one of my experience with an 88 accord, carb, 218k the tensioner broke ( didn't replace it when the timing belt was replaced earlier).
Friday, August 18th, 2006 AT 12:03 PM

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Tiny
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If your in there, why not replace it? It seems like a logical thing to do.
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Friday, August 18th, 2006 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
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Tensioner is not a big deal and yet you seem to make it so. The timing belt is important to have in good shape. Y not replace the water pump too?
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Monday, August 21st, 2006 AT 10:23 AM

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