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16-02-2020, 11:40 PM | #1 | ||
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Hello
I have an oil leak from my timing chain tensioner and am thinking of replacing the tensioner as I have an occasional timing chain rattle. The motor has done about 220 000 kilometers and was wondering if replacing just the tensioner will fix the rattle or should I replace the guides as well. Is it worth replacing the timing chain as well? I have read the chains are supposed to be good for 400 000+ kilometers? Thanks! |
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17-02-2020, 08:42 AM | #2 | ||
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If you're going to the trouble of doing the tensioner you may as well do the chain and guides while you are at it.
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17-02-2020, 12:02 PM | #3 | ||
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Thank you Russell!
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17-02-2020, 07:04 PM | #4 | |||
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This would of course require removal of the tensioner. As part of the reinstallation process, you should be able to retension the timing chain. |
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17-02-2020, 07:31 PM | #5 | ||
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Thanks Blue Dog
It turns out I had a leak from a bolt just below the tensioner that seems to have oil pressure feeding into it. While testing the leak I had the power steering pump bracket off and found out out one of the bolts has oil pressure fed into it and made quite a mess. But with thread sealant the tesioner and leaking bolt now seem good. |
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10-03-2020, 10:14 PM | #6 | ||
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send through a pic
Is the yours the VCT ? Mine still leaks, from somewhere
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11-03-2020, 07:12 AM | #7 | ||
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I did not take a pic when it was leaking and apart unfortunately.
Mine is not VCT which is a shame. It might be worth checking the timing chain tensioner behind the steering pump bracket.I have had two motors and the tensioners seems to leak over time. I will probably replace the tensioner and chain soon and will send photos then. I now have a problem with the speedo sometimes registering 30-30 kph at traffic lights and I replaced the speedo transducer a year ago! Cheers |
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