HELP! How loose is my Cam Chain, see pic:
HELP! How loose is my Cam Chain, see pic:
Here is a pic of my cam chain. For someone who knows, does this look right?
I'm right in the middle of installing a new valve cover gasket, cleaning out my intercooler pipes, and blasting the intake ports with some walnut action.
Before I head over to the dealer to get the gasket, I'm wondering if I should get the longer chain tensioner.
Thank you.
I'm right in the middle of installing a new valve cover gasket, cleaning out my intercooler pipes, and blasting the intake ports with some walnut action.
Before I head over to the dealer to get the gasket, I'm wondering if I should get the longer chain tensioner.
Thank you.
Sorry the pic didn't load. There was aproximately 5/8 of play on the chain between the two cam gears. Should the chain be tight and straight between the two cam gears?
thank you
thank you
It can't be absolutely straight because there is a sliding rail between the gears... It should rest on the rail but not very tightly as that would cause wear on the rails. Also keep in mind that the chain is not loaded when the engine is not running neither is the tensioner fully extended (no oil pressure).
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