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Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter?

Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Default Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter?

I found this OEM kit on ebay, and it looked like it included everything but the tensioners.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...QQcmdZViewItem

Is it worth it to buy the OEM tensioners AND that kit, since they are Honda brand? Or should I just buy the Honda timing belt and a Bando brand kit for the rest? Or should I JUST buy a Bando Brand kit for everything?

Here's the Bando. Are they good enough? I read somewhere that they make Toyota's "OEM" belts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Timin...QQcmdZViewItem


Thank you. I'm so sonfused. [sm=dontgetit.gif]
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Default RE: Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter?

Here's another to throw into the mix...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-H...spagenameZWDVW
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Default RE: Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter?

Since those parts are so critical....I wouldn't put anything on there except Honda OEM. If I were you, I would buy everything from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com - they seem to be the cheapest Honda OEM parts I have ever been able to find.

Waterpump, tensioners, and timing belt - Honda OEM

Drive belts - whatever you want - you can replace these with little effort and they are not catastrophic to the engine if they break.
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Default RE: Replacing timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, ect. Do brands matter?

I bought a Gates timing belt kit. Gates isa good belt manufacturer and they commonly used in the hot rod/street rod/customs scene. If you're unsure about brands, Honda Genuine is your best bet.
 
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