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Message started by Toroso on 07/10/13 at 12:27:35

Title: Cam chain tensioner upgrade
Post by Toroso on 07/10/13 at 12:27:35

I'm putting together a list of stuff I will need for this.

verslavy, ordering from verslagen1
oil filters, ordered
clutch cover gasket, ordered
exhaust gasket, ordered
new heat shield, ordered
oil - Rotella T, pickup locally

Anything I have missed so far? Is there a gasket for the oil filter cover?

I have metric sockets and wrenches from my VW days.

Title: Re: Cam chain tensioner upgrade
Post by Dave on 07/10/13 at 12:35:48

The oil filter has two O-rings involved. One seals the filter and the other one the filter cover. Chances are you can re-use these once or twice.

Title: Re: Cam chain tensioner upgrade
Post by Toroso on 07/10/13 at 12:39:05

5D666B7C6D617A7C676F627D0E0 wrote:

The oil filter has two O-rings involved. One seals the filter and the other one the filter cover. Chances are you can re-use these once or twice.

And naturally those would be separately ordered parts?

Title: Re: Cam chain tensioner upgrade
Post by Toroso on 07/10/13 at 12:46:16

What can be used to remove the circlip on the tensioner?

Title: Re: Cam chain tensioner upgrade
Post by WD on 07/10/13 at 12:54:15

Sturdy pocketknife tip, so no Buck brand Made in China garbage.

Snap ring pliers if yours has an external snap ring instead of an e/c clip type retaining ring. I've seen both styles used on Savage engines... My 98 has a little external snap ring, opens to remove.

Title: Re: Cam chain tensioner upgrade
Post by verslagen1 on 07/10/13 at 13:38:00

snap ring pliers preferred, but it's a very small ring.
and the HF brand does not easily fit, takes some finagling.
in a pinch, a small screwdriver can be used to pry it open enough to get the pliers on.
don't over extend the ring or it won't close again. just enough to get it off.