CaymanS2k

What could happen if you put the auto tensioner in without the pin? or can you put it in without the pin?

FISH22

i've read that it makes it hard to get the tensioner tightened all the way. i would be worried about stripping the bolts. thats exactly what the pin is for, to make it possible to get the tensioner in. did you already put it in?

CaymanS2k

the stupid machanics did already yes. i'm just tryin to get down to what is going on with my car. i have another post regarding head tapping/knock. So i dont know, just tryin to see what my options may be.

Slows2k

You'd break the timing chain guide, or strip the threaded holes in the cylinder head.

CaymanS2k

well its in there, just wanted to see if this could be one of the other reasons its making so much noise.

FISH22

i wouldnt overlook the tensioner in this situation

Slows2k

If the car still runs, they didn't put it in with the tensioner extended, and not held by the pin.

I'd venture to say your noise is probably from the bottom end.

CaymanS2k

not the bottom end, that was checked out throughly...they didnt have a pin to use when they put the tensioner in, i know that for fact, and he told me they just put it in. So i'll be checking that tmw.

will get back.

s2kBryan916

fperra

Don't double post. Billman already answered your question in your other thread.