Water Pumps/Timing Belts and Tensioners

[killa_vtec]

Ok guys im changing the water pump/timing belt and tensioner has anyone used non honda parts that are of similar quality? if so which ones?

Thanks

 

[elchunk]

blueprint are ok for tensioners but i'd always want oem for things like timing belts and water pums as if they fail thats your engine fook'd!

 

[Jimbo]

Oem for all of it IMO if your tensioner decides to pack up so will your engine

 

[killa_vtec]

i've heard koyo are of decent quality?

 

[Jimbo]

Yes they are

 

[killa_vtec]

Yes they are

Thanks

what about Gates timing belts?

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks

what about Gates timing belts?

Not sure mate I've never used them, go OEM or performance with the likes of a cambelt.

 

[killa_vtec]

Not sure mate I've never used them, go OEM or performance with the likes of a cambelt.

Cool... yeh I think I better be safe and go genuine Honda

 

[killa_vtec]

what do you guys make of this?
GENUINE NPW WATER PUMP INTEGRA TYPE-R DC2 / CIVIC EK9 | eBay UK

 

[iceman]

got oem honda timing belt you can have for £30 + postage

 

[killa_vtec]

got oem honda timing belt you can have for £30 + postage

I've just put my order through for timing belt kit from Derek at simauto

Still need a water pump

 

[Darrenb]

GATES always use them on the hondas there A1