do you need to replace tensioner when doing the 3.4 timing belt?

engine has 115k miles so im thinking I don't need to replace the tensioner, is this bad thinking or not?

if it were 200k change I would replace it but at only 115k im "assuming" the original tensioner is still fine and not something worth changing for the hell of it if nothings wrong with it at $40 each

also as a footnote im assuming its best to use the ASIN complete timing belt kit for the best quality parts correct?

 

What he said. And aisin is a good kit.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-3-4L...Kit-/190521450224?hash=item2c5bf69ef0&vxp=mtr

This is the kit I used. All OEM parts, including all new belts, t-stat, w-pump, tensioner, idlers, etc. And way cheaper than the dealer. This is literally everything you need minus coolant.

 

thanks guys, thanks Styx586 I saved the link

 

You have read your signature right?

 

That's a good deal. I saved it as well, going to be doing my timing belt this summer.