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Engine & Drivetrain
Front Timing Chain Hydraulic Tensioner Disaster Averted
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<blockquote data-quote="swshawaii" data-source="post: 1037490" data-attributes="member: 67547"><p>You're welcome Duncan. Tensioner R&R really is an easy job using the correct tools and taking your time. (Which I obviously didn't) Seems the biggest issue is almost always oil leaks. Crush washers must be perfectly centered and seated in order to seal properly. Problem is the washer's inner diameter is larger than the flange on the tensioner. Washer also has a wave pattern so it doesn't sit flat on the tensioner flange and tends to move or fall off and run down the threads because of the downward angle. A bit of heavy grease to keep it in place helps a great deal. Take your time and keep us posted. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swshawaii, post: 1037490, member: 67547"] You're welcome Duncan. Tensioner R&R really is an easy job using the correct tools and taking your time. (Which I obviously didn't) Seems the biggest issue is almost always oil leaks. Crush washers must be perfectly centered and seated in order to seal properly. Problem is the washer's inner diameter is larger than the flange on the tensioner. Washer also has a wave pattern so it doesn't sit flat on the tensioner flange and tends to move or fall off and run down the threads because of the downward angle. A bit of heavy grease to keep it in place helps a great deal. Take your time and keep us posted. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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Front Timing Chain Hydraulic Tensioner Disaster Averted
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