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cam chain tensioner

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by snowwy66, May 18, 2010.

  1. snowwy66

    snowwy66 Member

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    i'm a little confused at all the information i've read. can anyone explain in simple terms how to adjust the tensioner on the automatic adjustment.

    previous owner had the valves adjusted but it kinda sounds like the chain might be a little loose. there's a rattle inside the engine every now and then that sounds like the chain.
     
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    mine does the same thing, You dont have to adjust it, its spring loaded and clicks forward automatically. You dont need to do anything with it.
     
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    What you can do is to rotate the motor forward a few turns then sharply backwards, to put as much slack as poss' at the point where the tentioner is, as your off-sider taps the end of the tentioner.
     
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    I have an xj550. I think the PO has tightened the screw on the side of the tensioner to tight. I tried to adjust it and it didnt help the chain noise. Can I remove the tensioner to see if it is stuck or will that cause me more work?
     
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    Shoot Bigfitz a PM, he is the 550 guru.
     

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