Timing belt tensioner & spark plug question

[Huw Powell]

> I need some maintenance work on my car including timing belt, water pump 
> and lifters, and I was wondering if there is also a separate tensioner 
> on this engine. It's an 88 5ktq. I was told it's part of the water pump 
> which I am changing anyway.

Correct.  There is an idler pulley you should replace, though.  Also, 
most people replace the front crank seal while it's exposed.

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Huw Powell

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