timing chain tensioner--the feels
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From: SoCal
timing chain tensioner--the feels
so, ive had the "tappity tap tap tap" not loud or obnoxious and from assuming from reading, and having 106k mi, I decided to replace the tensioner. Got it out fine, ect. what is a "good" one supposed to feel like? free moving when squishing it? the one i pulled out has 2 noticeable clicks at just pushed in and at half way, then goes a bit further and cant be pressed any more. there isnt any grinding feeling when im pressing it in, just the 2 clicks. TYIA- Matt
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welp.... I hope it works, doesnt say tested, and it was inexpensive, ill find out if its cheap. if i have to order another one and send this one back, then so be it. thanks for the input, good or bad, Donna is get a new one ;-)
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What is the advantages of priming the tensioner versus not primed?
would it makes a difference? I watched YouTube and the person saying to prime it before
installation. To prime it you need to submerged the tensioner with oil then keep pumping until its hard to push. You will noticed bubbles will escape from the oil surface. I dont know if this is important or not. Just my thought....
would it makes a difference? I watched YouTube and the person saying to prime it before
installation. To prime it you need to submerged the tensioner with oil then keep pumping until its hard to push. You will noticed bubbles will escape from the oil surface. I dont know if this is important or not. Just my thought....
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From: SoCal
What is the advantages of priming the tensioner versus not primed?
would it makes a difference? I watched YouTube and the person saying to prime it before
installation. To prime it you need to submerged the tensioner with oil then keep pumping until its hard to push. You will noticed bubbles will escape from the oil surface. I dont know if this is important or not. Just my thought....
would it makes a difference? I watched YouTube and the person saying to prime it before
installation. To prime it you need to submerged the tensioner with oil then keep pumping until its hard to push. You will noticed bubbles will escape from the oil surface. I dont know if this is important or not. Just my thought....
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