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Cam chain tensioner

#1 PostAuthor: Bullhead » Sat May 02, 2015 4:20 pm

Going to remove my auto cam chain tensioner tomorrow. Is it a matter of just undoing the 2 bolts or is there more to it. I want to clean it and make sure it is working properly as i have a rattle. Thanks
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#2 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Sat May 02, 2015 9:16 pm

Yes, it is as simple as that. Have you tried adjusting the tension?
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#3 PostAuthor: Bullhead » Sun May 03, 2015 9:07 am

ZedHead wrote:Yes, it is as simple as that. Have you tried adjusting the tension?


Didnt know you could adjust the auto ones i thought they did it themselves.

I read somewhere you had to rotate the motor to the 1-4 T mark before removing.
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#4 PostAuthor: Pigford » Sun May 03, 2015 9:21 am

Just avoid turning engine over without a tensioner :!:
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#5 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Sun May 03, 2015 9:43 am

Bullhead wrote:
ZedHead wrote:Yes, it is as simple as that. Have you tried adjusting the tension?


Didnt know you could adjust the auto ones i thought they did it themselves.

I read somewhere you had to rotate the motor to the 1-4 T mark before removing.


1-4T mark if you remove tthe camshafts and resetting valve timing.

Just slacken the slide bolt on the tensioner body to allow the spring loaded tensioner to take up the chain slack. Nip the bolt and lock nut to hold the new position.
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#6 PostAuthor: Bullhead » Sun May 03, 2015 11:42 am

Thanks Zed and scary pig chap :D You lot on here have answered all my questions no matter how stupid :oops: THIS SITE IS THE DOGS THANKS
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