Originally Posted by ricehnda94

your tensioner is fine man. I've done this plenty of times and no problems. The idea behind the reason to have the tensioner replaced is because there is a bearing that contacts the timing belt. The bearing is sealed and spins in conjunction with your timing belt. So it accumulates mileage. Now they only wear out after huge accumulation of mileage ie 200k and up, or they can have the seals compromised if you over heat the engine (from bad water pump) If you don't have those 2 problems then you don't have to worry about the tensioner. Now the water pump from autozone or wherever you bought it is fine, but in the future maybe your next vehicle if you plan to sell this one, stick to oem if you can afford it. The belt is prolly fine also. Just drive like you normally do and trust the mechanic that you and your family has been using for such a long time