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Re: Timing Chain Tensioner - Plastic Insert Posted by Bernie [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Timing Chain Tensioner - Plastic Insert, DnstrDan ![]() |
Hello,
As stated by Anders it basically for installation to keep the spring compressed. The hole is used by the little metal pin that comes with a new tensioner to keep the spring compressed. I also install the tensioner in the car without center installed and install it afterwards and do not use pin to keep it compressed. I do install the plastic insert only because it takes up a little space and keeps the spring tensioned a slight amount more. But no harm is done if it is not there.
If you want one send me an email and I can mail one out to you. I am a packrat and have several used ones laying around. I always salvage them because it's the type of little part that can easily fall and disappear on teardown or reassembly. Good Luck, Bernie at George Riggin Specialty Automotive.
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