DIY: Motor work, Timing tensioner or anything with the motor and front end

[ericA6]

The oil chain tensioner is a no brainer. It's not very complicated, just a big springy paper clip. If I recall correctly, you just pull it back by hand and put the chain under it.



The cover in your kit already has the seal in it. You can see it in the pic. And no one talks about a seal driver because everyone's cover comes with the seal installed.

That’s great to know! Any additional comments on the balancer chain? Do those components needs to be changed as well?


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[mtroxel]

That’s great to know! Any additional comments on the balancer chain? Do those components needs to be changed as well?

I didn't change mine. The timing chain is under far greater stress. Every time a valve opens and shuts, the valve springs tug the chain one way, then the other. This is why they stretch, and those accel/decel forces end up putting wear on the guides also. You don't have nearly the forces on the balance chain.