Timing chain tensioner replacement - fix engine rattle
06-24-2013, 05:57 AM
#22
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I just replaced the tensioner on my 96K panel. Way quieter on start up. I do have a question though. There was a piece of paper in the box with the part that stated the locking mechanism had to be released once installed. It was stated here that the oil pressure from the engine would release it. Am I o.k. here with just starting it up or is there something else I need to do?
Thanks for the write up. This was way easy and if I have to do nothing else it will be awsome. The thing that took the most time was the removal and replacement of the air box.
Thanks for the write up. This was way easy and if I have to do nothing else it will be awsome. The thing that took the most time was the removal and replacement of the air box.
07-30-2013, 03:38 PM
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Okay, worst case would be the piston falling into the engine...how hard is it to get it back out? How far can it go and could you get it with a magnet through the hole?
07-30-2013, 06:21 PM
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You have to pull the timing chain cover off, which include taking the harmonic balancer off (a minor pain to get back on and needs a new bolt).
The trick to getting the old one out is basic slowly gently.
The trick to getting the old one out is basic slowly gently.
07-30-2013, 08:34 PM
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done!! no probs!!
Done!! 10 minutes... Didn't even have to take the air box off!!!
07-31-2013, 07:46 AM
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Nice sbrice54, nice write up Prod and confirmation of the ease to r&r the tensioner solman98 and donbrew
07-31-2013, 03:06 PM
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This is what happens when you let it go to long. The fixed tensioner came out in about 10 pieces.
07-31-2013, 04:02 PM
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question..........at he tipof the tensioner is a slot....how do you get that slot to orientate itself over the bracket inside he engine..?? does it self align, somehow...???
07-31-2013, 06:01 PM
#29
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Ya, just trust it to align with the chain as you turn it in.
07-31-2013, 06:03 PM
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I believe the slot will engage and rotate as you screw it in, When I did my friends it went right in.