Timing belt tensioner replacement

2013 KIA SPORTAGE
92,000 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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i was told at car store lower or upper I have no clue. Also just replaced blown head gasket can i use same bolts or should i get new ones?
Oct 10, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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Hello,

There is only going to be one tensioner. They must be asking about the Idler pulley. I attached a pic of the tensioner. As for the bolts, If your speaking about the head gasket bolts then yes you should replace them but if you're speaking about the tensioner bolts then no there is not a need to replace those unless they are damaged.
Tom
Oct 10, 2020 at 10:31 AM