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My GS550E (Z) project

  • Thread starter Thread starter Ton1959
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Today I stripped my cam chain tensioner. I have bought an extra tensioner as the one I fitted was still leaking. This time I changed all the seals. The big o ring was split. the seal was leaking and the tiny o ring was leaking too. So if you take them apart make sure you renew all the seals. Buy the socket and strip it completely .
 
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I should have a as good as new oil leak free tensioner now. I might fit that this week. And if I still have an oil leak it might need a new headgasket .
 
Today I removed the old camchaintensioner from the bike. With the carbs in place it was possible to get the tensioner out. I first had to undo the two bolts from the tensioner to find out that the tensioner wouldn't come out. But with the tensioner pulled back slightly it was possible to get to the two bolts holding the starter motor cover on and remove that. After getting this out of the way it was possible ( only just) to get the tensioner out. Unfortunately I need a new gasket before I can put my restored camchaintensioner in there.
 
I fitted the camchaintensioner a few days ago. So it is possible to remove and to get the tensioner back in place without removing the carbs. You only need patience .
Next job will be the fork seals. If I haven't stopped all the oil leaks I will have a headgasket and base gasket to replace.
 
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