Help with Chain Tensioner

[fil_gtir]

Hello

I have purchased a new cam chain tensioner from Nissan and was hoping i could get some advice on fitting it.

Firstly, when i remove the old one, can the chain slacken enough to skip teeth on the cogs (?), or can i just whip it out no problem?

Secondly, someone told me i may need to load it up, ie compress the spring and the once fitted release it. Is this the case with 'R?

Any help appreciated.

Phil

 

[ashills]

there should be a little hook on the tensioner u will need to hook the sprung part onto this (theres a little bit sticking out to hook it round)
to compress it u need to push the little lug in underneath the tensioner aswell then it will go all the way back once uve put it in u can release the hook all done

 

[Shaun]

The new one should be compressed already Also when you fit it,the hook will release its self

 

[Shaun]

Fil mate,sent you an 'E'mail

 

[skiddusmarkus]

When my new adjustable pullies were being fitted with the chain slackened it slipped over a couple of teeth so keep an eye on it.

edited to make it a bit clearer what I meant.

 

[austingtir]

You just need to compress it hook it. And install it.

It will unhook itself when the car is started.

http://www.se-r.net/engine/timing_chain_tensioner/se-r_tensioner_photo.htm

http://www.se-r.net/engine/timing_chain_tensioner/se-r_tensioner.htm

Nissan revised the tensioner the new one is from an s14 silvia and is a better design obviously.