Timing chain tensioner

[blair2206]

Guys I'm going to change my timing chain tensioner.
My car is a v reg c180 elegance.
Is there any special way I have to remove the bolt and replace it?

Cheers craig

 

[goldestate]

For amusement only

I used to have an old saab and the timing chain went a bit slack and rattly it was at the back of the engine so I rammed a piece of pine between it and the case it tootled round for two years with that in.

 

[kth286]

there is on the earlier cars, and if done incorrectly would cause the camshaft to snap (very expensive) so you are wise to ask BUT I do not know about your model.

someone should be along in due course

Why do you want to change it on such a young car ?

 

[blair2206]

there is on the earlier cars, and if done incorrectly would cause the camshaft to snap (very expensive) so you are wise to ask BUT I do not know about your model.

someone should be along in due course

Why do you want to change it on such a young car ?

I have an oil leak coming from it.

 

[kth286]

Have you tried to tighten it.

You can buy the outer washer seperately for the earlier models , from a Merc parts dept - quote your full VIN.

 

[blair2206]

Have you tried to tighten it.

You can buy the outer washer seperately for the earlier models , from a Merc parts dept - quote your full VIN.

already tried to tighten it mate. its solid.

 

[blair2206]

Anyone?

 

[190mad]

If your going to just change the seals. You will have to make sure you time the engine up before you take it out. Then you will have to re-set the tensioner because if you dont it will cause major damage to the engine.
hope this is of help to you

 

[blair2206]

If your going to just change the seals. You will have to make sure you time the engine up before you take it out. Then you will have to re-set the tensioner because if you dont it will cause major damage to the engine.
hope this is of help to you

thanks very much buddy. just what i was after.

cheers craig

 

[BlackC55]

the tensioner has to be re-set in a certain way. Do you know how?

 

[blair2206]

no i havn't a clue buddy. booked it into an indy close to me.

cheers craig