PJD

Just been told by Honda that my "Tensioner" needs replacing, and they have quoted me £345 to do the work all in.

Presumably I don't need a new chain - just the tensioner?

Is this the correct part?:
https://www.tegiwaimports.com/genuin...2000-f20c.html

Local garage said they'll do the work for £60 - will take 45 mins

Slowcrash_101

Changing the tensioner is quite easy, plenty of diy's around. Replacing the tensioner with another Oem unit will only fix the rattling caused by the tensioner temporarily. There are better options, PM forum member Billman250, he'll take care of you. His modified tensioner is probably cheaper than the dealership including VAT.

PJD

Many thanks for your help... I just trusted the main dealer that replacing the TCT would fix it...

I have PM'd Billman250 - thanks.

Is this the fix?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpyyZQEQgGE

Slowcrash_101

NOOOOOOOO! I'm really frustrated that there's so much misinformation out there. Sandblasting the worm gear is little more than a temporary bandaid fix. I would also retract the piston prior to removing the tensioner to ensure you don't drop any parts into the engine. It's also possible to use a 8mm hex socket and remove the service bolt, and use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the pin.

Car Analogy

In other words, just get the part from Billman, and follow his included instructions. Its easy, and no worries about right way, wrong way, or misinformation. Can be done in 30 min. In 10 min if you dont have the stock airbox.

It can be done with stock airbox in place, but if its your first time, and especially if not experienced wrencher, remove airbox.

To give idea of what is involved:
You get airbox out of way, then remove 2 bolts, and an access plug on side of motor. You use a screwdriver in this port to gently pry/push out the old tensioner. You put new tensioner in place, use 2 new, longer bolts supplied to secure new tensioner. Then you use needlenose pliers to reach in and pull handgrenade pin from new tensioner (it then expands and applies tension). Done (put airbox back on).

Send back old tensioner and bolts to Billman to get your core charge deposit back.

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PJD

That does sound pretty straight forward. Many thanks everyone for your help here

steven975

Yea, I definitely recommend you contact Billman and get his tensioner. The OEM one sucks, and replacements don't last that long.

Going through the dealer may get you a warranty on the part. You should save your receipt because you may very well need that.

The work to replace it is not hard, but the OEM part is a weak point.

zeroptzero

A new Honda TCT part will fail after any warranty period the dealer may give you, given the cost of the part and labour doing it once with Billman's TCT will be a wise investment.

S2KJudd

do i need a new housing and sand blast old components, or rebuild old one and sand blast new components or just use old everything and take it out and sand blast TCT.

Chuck S

Sand blasting is a short term fix. Will fail again. Honda OEM TCT will fail in a couple of years too, maybe sooner. Do the one-time fix:

You're on North Carolina and can get the Billman TCT. Takes 10 minutes, a 10mm wrench, and a paper towel to swap out. I did it in dress pants, and a starched shirt (took my tie off) and didn't get dirty. Either wait until your probationary period is over or become a Member and PM Billman for instructions. There's a core charge but that will hit your PayPal account the day the old TCT is back in Long Island.

-- Chuck