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Guides Walkthrough / guide for replacing cam-chain tensioners?

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Why do you want to change them, PITA to get at, just set the piston of the one you want to remove at TDC undo the bolt & pull them out.
 
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nikfubar said:
Why do you want to change them, PITA to get at, just set the piston of the one you want to remove at TDC undo the bolt & pull them out.
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I suspect one of them has given up and chain has permanent slack since the engine has started to make clacking / rattling noise even when it's warm. It definitely sounds like cam chain rattle.

I red the front tensioner is a pain to get out, so what is the best way to unscrew it from?
 
Also.. how to set piston to TDC position? Do I need to remove something to see when piston is at it's top most position?

This is why I asked for walkthrough :D
 
You insert a locking bolt into the crank to hold it at TDC, think you best get a Haynes manual or maybe someone can point you in the right direction for a down load, thought there was one on here but can't find it!
 
nikfubar said:
You insert a locking bolt into the crank to hold it at TDC, think you best get a Haynes manual or maybe someone can point you in the right direction for a down load, thought there was one on here but can't find it!
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Haynes website only shows manual for 2003 and older. Also they didn't have one here in local book shop.

Well, I just go and try to manage to deal with it once the new tensioners arrives :p
 
Think there's a guy near you ..well finland anyway....on af1 forum who has built a few engines...go over there and ask ..may get more help
 
redratbike said:
Think there's a guy near you ..well finland anyway....on af1 forum who has built a few engines...go over there and ask ..may get more help
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Hehe, Finland is pretty big country (geographical), but will place the question to AF1 forum aswell, thanks.
 
When I did mine I used a cut down Allen key (10mm if memory serves me right) - wasn't too difficult. It's been a few years but I think I took the water pipes out between the cylinder heads aswell. You can get a Haynes for pre-2003 - I've got one.
 
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