immediate help pls...
 

so i changed my timing belt today, but i discovered my auto tensioner is fucked up so, my question is do i have to buy a new auto tensioner or buy the manual tensioner? by the way my car is 98 honda prelude...thanks guys

98 prelude, go to honda, request for the 92-96 honda prelude SR H23a manual tensioner.

the auto tensioner on the h22a vtec's are prone to failure

how much do you think will it cost me for h23 tensioner vs. auto tensioner...

you can easily reset the hydraulic tensioner.

clamp the tensioner in a vise with the 10mm bolt facing up. Carefully unscrew the 10mm bolt. It is filled with a special fluid. Do not spill out. Use a small flat head screw driver, and insert into the hole. There is a screw inside. You will turn it clockwise, and the tensioner will retract. You will need a special bracket to hold the retracted tensioner. Re-install the 10mm bolt and make sure it does not leak.

Bolt the tensioner back to the engine block, and re-use.

i did and it is broken it doesnt retract back when i wind it up...and it has some play on the shaft inside...

you can also take the manual tesioner from a f22
I recommend the manual tensioner , way better.