billet conversion tensioner

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:59 pm

like the title i am sure someone has one they have never got round to fitting , seems the best option whilst i am doing the belts on me h22 , may be interested in any other service related items for this engine also

Post by **vanzep** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:25 pm

Im thinking about using one of these billet tensioners - i have one here that i recently bought - im going to have a hondatec dude look at it and give me his opinion. They seem to be a good alternative to the hydro/auto tensioner and a lot cheaper.
I can let you know what he says once ive had a chat with him and also where i bought my one from.

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:26 pm

You can always make one using an old auto-tensioner

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 10:11 pm

any input towards these would be helpful thank you vanzep cheers , they do seem to vary a bit in price as there are a few companies doing them now , also did think about making one to after all its only a threaded rod

stinkypaul · Post by **stinkypaul** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 10:16 pm

I made one out of a standard tensioner. Bit fiddly to tighten in situ, and it went slack. I bought a billet one from Turkey, via eBay. Was about £25 delivered, came very quickly, looks good although it says "diesel power" or something on it :/

If you are going to change it in situ, invest in a set of crows foot spanners and stubby spanners.

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 10:41 pm

i did spot them ones on ebay did find it strange that they said diesel power think they could do with a dome head bolt on the adjuster though

my engine is currently out on the garage floor so access is pretty good

Post by **vanzep** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:10 am

if the engine is out then id consider doing the full H23 manual tensioner conversion - i think the billet type tensioner is easier to fit when the engine is in the car.

Post by **JEBB4** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:02 am

I've fitted two manual billet tensioner now to rebuilds and they are much easier thaN the h23 kit from what I've seen much simpler, the first one was from VTECdirect and was a well made bit of kit cost about £100 but good quality, the second I have recently fitted but not had running yet it's a more basic type still a billet base just a regular bolt and lock nut.. Was from the states and bit cheaper can imagine it will be just as reliable as they don't do a lot once tensioned, just may want to check belt tightness after a few thousand miles... Did about 10000 miles on my VTECdirect one and no issues...

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:09 am

JEBB4 wrote:the first one was from VTECdirect and was a well made bit of kit cost about £100 but good quality

Sounds like a Kaisenspeed one going by the price and quality. I've got one of those and given it to Rich at PAW to fit if he thinks it's needed (Otherwise I'll save it for the next stage

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