Bagshot

Well-Known Member

• Sep 24, 2017

• #1

After my home made chain tensioner locking pin gave way, ( lesson to self, buy right tool next time..) My chain tensioner plunger fired off loose in the chain cover. I know I have to take the whole thing off now, but anyone have an idea of what bits I'm looking for now. Can't find a diagram anywhere and don't want to leave bits floating around in the depths..

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Sep 24, 2017

• #2

Can we assume diesel? As the petrol doesnt have one!!

Model, year and engine is always a help!

 

Bagshot

Well-Known Member

• Sep 24, 2017

• #3

Saint.V8 said:

Can we assume diesel? As the petrol doesnt have one!!

Model, year and engine is always a help!

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My apologies big mistake on my part not saying..
Yes its 1997, BMW diesel manual..

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Sep 24, 2017

• #4

Bagshot said:

My apologies big mistake on my part not saying..
Yes its 1997, BMW diesel manual..

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Does this help to clarify the components in the tensioner and chain assembly?

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Sep 24, 2017

• #5

I take it it is top tensioner that has slipped. Both top and bottom tensioners have a plunger and a spring in them. The diameter of the holding pin is critical.

 

Bagshot

Well-Known Member

• Sep 25, 2017

• #6

wammers said:

I take it it is top tensioner that has slipped. Both top and bottom tensioners have a plunger and a spring in them. The diameter of the holding pin is critical.

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Yes it was the top plunger that went, I have the 'piston' and can see the spring hanging, but wondered if there was anything else involved. The front cover is coming off anyway now and I will change the chains as well if I am that far in to it..
Lesson to anyone reading this if I can help someone out..BUY THE RIGHT TOOLS.. Save yourself the heartache here. B######s