I know there have been a lot of posts on this, so I do feel stupid for making new thread, but I'm not sure about how to install this thing and I want to be sure. I'm doing this to prevent a possible bigger problem down the road, so messing this up would really suck.

I ordered this part for my 2005 2.0L SS/SC:

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Installation:

Do I just unscrew and take out the old one?

Do I just screw in an torque the new one? Is there an orientation or "setting" procedure which is necessary?

Does the valve cover need to come off?

 

Apparently the new style is sealed and there is no setting it. Take the old one out and make sure it comes out in one piece, then put the new one in.

I would guess keep the valve cover on, as there really should be no reason to take it off. I have yet to do mine, though.

 

If you reaaaaallly want to be safe about it.. You can put the new one in.. take off the valve cover, and rotate the engine using the hex on the cams.. and that will pop it in place... but, word has it that you don't have to do that with the new style....

 

I just took my old one out and screwed the new one in, didnt have any problems since.

 

Take out old
screw in new 54ftlbs of tq
no more tic tic tic
sleep well at night

Oh and make sure allthe pieces come out. If not they are in your oil pan

 

I took the valve cover off just to make sure nothing jumped a tooth, but you probably don't have to. I was amazed at how much more solid the engine sounds afterwards.

 

I was able to get the old one out and pop the new one in. Others haven't been as lucky and they had to take the valve cover off. The hardest part was getting the old one out, which caused me quite a bit of trouble.

 

Where's the trouble in removing the old?

 

Is there a special procedure for removing and reinstalling the valve cover? I wouldn't be opposed to doing it, if its easy. But, if I have to buy a gasket, drain the oil, or do stuff like that then I'm going to avoid it as much as I can.

Does anyone have info on that?

 

It was just hard to get it broken loose due to the small space. I used a ratchet that could bend and a breaker bar to get it off. It kept slipping off and was kind of frustrating.

 

The valve cover comes off in pretty easily. The gasket is rubber so as long as you don't destroy it you won't need a new one. A small amount of oil will leak when you take the tensioner out, but this happens either way.

 

so all i will have to do is out withe old in with the new and im done? i have an lnf by the way.

 

Not really....

The new one comes in its compressed state which is a good thing (dont have to take it apart, and set it), but after u install it, you will need to activate the tensioner.

On the lsj, u give the chain over the rear guide a sharp jolt which sets the tensioner (prob the same for the LNF).

Also, make sure nothing jumps timing.... If it does, u will need to re-time the engine.

Fyi, the instructions on how to do this are on Crate Engine Depots website (see below):

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/pdfs/12608580INS.pdf

 

I fixed my chain tensioner and it said to oil the tensioner prior to install. I added some but didnt fill it up the whole way.

I heard some people just install it out of the box and then i heard others actually soak the thing in a cup of oil over night.

I did the middle ground and just poured some synthetic oil inside of the oil hole.

Do any of you have a suggestion about this? Its the 3rd generation tensioner which isnt a spring. Apparently these work by pressure when you start your engine.

I am just worried that i didn't put enough oil in the tensioner or what needs to occur...

Thoughts?