Mechanical Timing Belt Tensioner

[oldag98]

Does anybody know who is currently selling the mechanical timing belt tensioner for the 420A, the one which replaces the stock hydraulic tensioner?

 

[JDT]

Part# 48011 on RockAuto.com, includes pulley.


I believe modern performance has it as well.

 

[oldag98]

Thanks, got it ordered.

 

[dsmcrzy]

Modern performance has it. I plan on doing this when I swap on my new head.

Timing Components - PCI Mechanical Conversion Timing Belt Kit 95-99 Neon 2.0L DOHC/Eclipse NA

 

[Slo2gen]

partsdinosaur.com used to, shoot him an email and I bet he can get you the whole kit for a good price.

 

[dsmaz]

I need the same I just put new oem hydraulic tensioner with my rebuild and it went bad within ten miles how different is the mechanical one to put on

 

[dsmcrzy]

Here is the link for the how-to on the install.

420A Mechanical Conversion Kit Images

 

[oldag98]

I installed one about 2 weeks ago. It was an easy install, but my engine faces front to rear, not transverse. I have twisted the engine to 7500 twice since then on the dyno and had no problems with the mechanical tensioner.

 

[dsmcrzy]

I installed one about 2 weeks ago. It was an easy install, but my engine faces front to rear, not transverse. I have twisted the engine to 7500 twice since then on the dyno and had no problems with the mechanical tensioner.

Good to hear! I am going to switch out to one in the next month or so when I swap my new head on.

 

[jonathanfl]

Just an update to keep it current, for anyone else purchasing this conversion with race belt.

Rockauto has to piece this kit together with shipping is $240

Modern performance ships complete kit for $175

I've done a lot of searching around and those are your options for the conversion kit as other sites have discontinued the kit.

 

[electrohead]

I got mine for Rock Auto and if I remember correctly, it was about $130. Look under timing belt component kits and find one with the mechanical tensioner. I went with the Gates kit.

 

[dsmcrzy]

Here are the install instructions too incase anyone needs them in the future. These are the ones from the PCI kit.

I bought mine at modern performance and installed it June 2013. It was 1 million times easier than the hydraulic tensioner.

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