How much does it cost to replace twin cam chain tensioner?
The inspection and replacement of the inner shoe is expensive and involves removing the oil pump and cam, the outer one shoe is easier but you have to check both of them. Our dealership wanted $400 just to inspect the shoes, which they wouldn’t do because they said if they get that far into it they might as well just replace them.
When to take cam chain tensioner shoes off?
You should not be concerned about inspecting them until somewhere between 80 and 100k. If you ever have your exhaust off before then, pull your cam cover and get a look at them. Just for piece of mind.
When do Harley Davidson twin cam chain tensioners wear out?
They also used, and I can’ remember the technical name of the chain, an older chain design. Indeed the cam chain shoes would wear out partly because of the shoe and partly because of the chain. Harley recommended getting them checked between 35 and 40K miles. Problem is they could give out ANY time and were not covered under warranty.
What did I do to my chain tensioners?
This past weekend I installed the new Screaming Eagle cam support plate, changed out the cam bearings (inner & outer), installed the new high volume oil pump and new style chain tensioners. I decided to go with the stock rods, and took them out through the top end. All related gaskets and o-rings were replaced in the process.
How do you change tensioner on twin cam?
Rotate tensioner until the shoe pin rests on the bored pin of the same reach. Drive pin out and remove old shoe. Installing new pin and shoe – Place pin and shoe in old assembly and place the assembly with headed part of the pin down. Rotate until it rests on solid pin of tool and then peen.
Is the cam chain tensioner a stock part?
At 22k I’m sure my cam chain tensioner was fine too, but at 40k my cam shoes were showing significant wear. There was some confusion by my dealer about what was covered under future warranty under the extended service plan so I had them replace with stock parts but next time I will certainly go with the hydraulic option. Thanks again.
How long do cam chain tensioner shoes last?
If you ever have your exhaust off before then, pull your cam cover and get a look at them. Just for piece of mind. Regarding today’s newsletter Q&A, I pulled the cover on our ’06 FLHX Street Glide, with @ 36,000 miles, and found the shoes worn only about 1/16″, or maybe about .0020″. Not bad.
This past weekend I installed the new Screaming Eagle cam support plate, changed out the cam bearings (inner & outer), installed the new high volume oil pump and new style chain tensioners. I decided to go with the stock rods, and took them out through the top end. All related gaskets and o-rings were replaced in the process.
The inspection and replacement of the inner shoe is expensive and involves removing the oil pump and cam, the outer one shoe is easier but you have to check both of them. Our dealership wanted $400 just to inspect the shoes, which they wouldn’t do because they said if they get that far into it they might as well just replace them.
Do you need to replace timing chain on 2012 Nissan Frontier?
A 2012 Frontier shouldn’t need timing chains replaced, but I guess there’s always the exception. I hope the new parts actually fixes the noise you heard. Below are examples of a worn through tensioner face vs. a good tensioner face:
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson cam chain tensioners?
Harley, of course, made a fairly expensive upgrade including a new oil pump and hydraulic cam chain tensioners run by the engine oil and re-designed shoes. They also went to a new style chain. The new design is very reliable and as of like 2009 I haven’t heard of any problems with them.
Is there a problem with hydraulic cam chain followers?
Some believe that the problem still exists even with the new hydraulic cam chain followers, but we are not seeing that at all. Our opinion is that if you have an affected model that you take action as soon as you can and avoid the impending problem all together since you can’t predict when it will happen.