Cam Chain Tensioner Leak?

[ryonker]

Anybody experienced a cam chain tensioner leak?

At first I thought it was my oil cooler adapter. But on further inspection it looks like it could be my cam chain tensioner. There is evidence of a leak (like dirty oil below it).

What needs to be done? Is there an gasket behind it?

Thanks!

Rick

[Jethro]

Yes, get a new gasket from your dealer, mine actually had it in stock when I last replaced one, take it off and follow instructions on resetting your cam chain tensioner and re-installing it. I imagine Basscliffs site has it, but a search should also turn it up. Whatever you do, don't just crank down on the bolts to it in an effort to stop the leak... ask me how well those #8 bolts grip in the block... they strip easy.

[ryonker]

Thanks Jethro!

[psyguy]

http://bwringer.com/gs/camchaintens.html

[ryonker]

Thanks psguy. I will order stuff today!

Rick

[psyguy]

Thanks psguy. I will order stuff today!

Rick

no worries, the credit really goes to mr "bwringer"