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Originally Posted by The1One1AndOnly
This is an important question, while I'm at it. Is it necessary to replace the hydraulic tensioner along with the timing belt, idlers, pump, etc....
The hydraulic tensioner was not included in the kit that I ordered from Ebay (t-belt and water pump kit), My mechanic is telling me that it is recommended to change the hydraulic tensioner as well. Is this something I should worry about and get? Or is the kit that I got good enough to move on with?
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While you're in there it is definately a good idea. I made the mistake of not replacing it on an Outback and a few weeks after the T-belt job it jumped and wrecked the valves. The SVX is non-interference though.