Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 09:31:36 +1200 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: 99Turbo timing chain tensioner install?
In message <2nd01bFuof5rU1nospamberlin.de> Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: > It's been a while since I lived in the "B-engine" world...can someone > refresh my memory on installing a timing chain tensioner for, in this > case, a 99 Turbo? > > Dave Hinz > On engines up to and including 2954 you lock the spring in compression with an Allen key and release it after mounting, the other type is pushed back onto a shim, and then mounted; when ready, remove the shim and push the tensioner in, this releases it and it will pop out and work. -- Richard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, New Zealand 1975 99 1987 900T 1996 9000 Aero 1976 Lotus Elite