Tensioner Pulley, Seals, Windshield Wipers, Vehicle Inspection

During a routine inspection, unusual sounds were detected near the drive pulley. After evaluation, it was decided to replace the tensioner pulley.

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There was also oil misting around the VTEC valve and the sealing rings in the cylinder head cover.

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Parts were ordered from an official dealer.

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Voltage charts from the generator before and after the tensioner replacement show dips below 13V due to engine stops.

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Windshield wipers were routinely replaced after 14,000 km. The length of 7662020-TL0-G02 is 600 mm, and 7662020-TV0-G02 is 650 mm.

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The vehicle successfully passed another vehicle inspection.

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Annual vehicle inspection values over the years:

2021 2020 2019 2017 2015
Specific braking force (working system) 0.69 0.64 0.52 0.59 0.71
Specific braking force (parking system) 0.23 0.22 0.21 0.19 0.26
Relative difference in braking forces (parking system), % 2.00 6.00 11.0 18.0 2.00
CO (idle speed)* 0.04 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.01
CO (elevated speed) 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.04
CH (idle speed), mln^-1 63.0 7.00 4.00 11.0 14.0
CH (elevated speed), mln^-1 38.0 8.00 6.00 11.0 17.0

*Permissible CO levels (idle 0.5 / elevated 0.3).


  • Tensioner pulley assembly / Honda 31170RZPG05 / 127 USD

  • Bolt 10x55 / Honda 967001005518 / 1 USD

  • Bolt 8x32 / Honda 90006P8FA00 / 3 USD

  • Driver’s side windshield wiper / Honda 76620TL0G02 / 22 USD

  • Driver’s side windshield wiper / Honda 76620TV0G02 / 23 USD

  • VTEC system filter screen / Honda 15826RNAA01 / 16 USD

  • Sealing ring 13x1.5 / Honda 91319PAAA01 / 4 USD

  • Sealing ring / Honda 91302PX4004 / 4 USD

  • Engine plug / Honda 12513P72003 / 8 USD

The final amount includes delivery and discounts.

  • Total cost: 166 USD
  • Mileage: 226 796 km