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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 06:39 AM
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Anyone here change just the chain tensioner?

Im looking to undertake this small project next weekend, i want to know if the cams need to be locked to do this.
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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wow...nobody?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Locking the cams are not needed.
Remove intake box to clear space, remove old one, and then properly torque in new one. Pretty straightforward
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 05:13 PM
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thats what i needed to know...thanks bud.
 
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