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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: stoggy97tj on October 25, 2008, 11:31:19 AM

Title: Timing chain tensioner
Post by: stoggy97tj on October 25, 2008, 11:31:19 AM

My 97 tj with a 2.5L is making a loud ticking from the front of the engine.  I was looking at my hanes manual and was noticing that there is a tensioner for the timing chain.  Has anyone ever adjusted theirs? im just wondering if there is any special measurement involved for adjusting slack.

Thank you

Title: Re: Timing chain tensioner
Post by: Bnine on October 25, 2008, 11:52:31 PM

The tensioner is not adjustable. its just a peice of plastic the chain rides along. A double roller eliminates the need for the tensioner.

hth

Title: Re: Timing chain tensioner
Post by: stoggy97tj on October 26, 2008, 07:54:13 AM

Thanks for the heads up, i will price one out and go from there.