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mykwillis
03-02-2011, 12:06 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330486314309&frommaketrack=true&viewitem=

anybody try one of these? i've got an '85 250sx with timing chain rattle and was thinking about trying this part. i had the same issue on a trx300fw years ago and it seemed like the hydraulic tensioners just didn't last. any feedback would be great. thanks!
jrsqlc
03-02-2011, 01:19 PM
Ive been wondering myself?? I would like one for my 350x!!
Dirtcrasher
03-02-2011, 02:20 PM
I don't like them because you may over tighten them and cause premature head/cam journal wear.

It may be a bandaid for a loose chain and worn guides..............
mykwillis
03-02-2011, 03:38 PM
I don't like them because you may over tighten them and cause premature head/cam journal wear.

It may be a bandaid for a loose chain and worn guides..............


was thinking the same thing. figured i could set it up loose and tighten it while it's running until it quiets up......
tri again
03-03-2011, 02:40 AM
VERY interesting writeup description.

Almost has me convinced there is no way that I ever was
able to live without one.
mykwillis
03-04-2011, 12:39 AM
i ordered it. i'll let u guys know how it works out.