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New Timing Chain Tensioner

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Old 03-28-2015, 05:56 PM
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New Timing Chain Tensioner
Is it supposed to be "compressed?" The one I removed is extended and kind of rough feeling when I compress it.
 
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The new one will be compressed when new out of the box. It expands by the oil pressure. I changed mine out about a month ago. My old one was crunchy when compressed as well.
 
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Nothing to worry about.
 
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Thanks Fozzy!
 
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Is it hard to change out?
 
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Not at all. Use a Universal socket or wobble extension.
 
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