Cam Chain Tensioner? How To?

[PJ267]

How to replace and fix the Cam Chain Tensioner? Want to replace? Is it adjustable? thanks

 

[suzuki4life]

How to replace and fix the Cam Chain Tensioner? Want to replace? Is it adjustable? thanks

cam chain tensionr is on the back of your motor....2 bolts and an oil line.


what do you plan to replace it with?

 

[PJ267]

I think the cam tensioner is going, hearing the clicking noise and it has about 20k miles. How to you replace??

 

[suzuki4life]

I suggest getting a manual and maybe seeking out a good mechanic before tearing in.

As for "clicking".....are you sure it is the cam chain?

 

[suzuki4life]

then of course...what year bike.....early models had a recall.

 

[PJ267]

2000

 

[suzuki4life]

2000

did it have the recall done?

99's and 00 are under the cam chain tensioner recall.

 

[PJ267]

I dont think so, I thought it was an easy fix?

 

[suzuki4life]

I dont think so, I thought it was an easy fix?

call your local dealer with your VIN number.....see if the recall has been done....



call 2 more and do the same thing if the first says it has been done???


yes replacing it isn't hard...but why eat the expense? It is/was a recall item that Suzuki will actually pay the entire bill for.

 

[Merlot]

Is a manual cam chain tesnsioner better than stock????

 

[omslaw]

Is a manual cam chain tesnsioner better than stock????

That is arguable... The manual one you have to be careful not to make it too tight...and you also need to keep adjusting it. The stock ones use an oil line for hydraulic pressure to auto-adjust the tensioner.

 

[Big Red]

Stay with the self adjusting chain tensioner it does it's job quite well, save your money for other projects

 

[Merlot]

Ok thanks for the help and info guys,saves me some effort and trouble