Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
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Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
Does anyone know if the cam chain tensioner assembly can be removed without having to redo the cam timing. It appears that the leak I fixed by slapping gasket goop around it is starting again, so it appears I will have to remove it. I have done this on a Vulcan but am not sure about the voyager,Carl Leo, any tips?
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carl leo
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
the tensioner can be removed without disturbing the cam timing, once removed do not turn the engine over. the tensioner is sealed with an O ring. be sure to reload the tensioner assy when you reinstall it.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
One last question can it come out without removing the engine from the frame or removing the carbs? It looks like I can get the bolts off just not sure how much room I need to remove it.
carl leo wrote:the tensioner can be removed without disturbing the cam timing, once removed do not turn the engine over. the tensioner is sealed with an O ring. be sure to reload the tensioner assy when you reinstall it.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
the engine does not need to be removed, i take the carbs off to give enough room to reload the assy on reassembly.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
Is there a how too's on this subject or a video,,, are there photo's How do you reload it,, what's the procedure for the aftermarket tensioner ? I am not having any rattling or issues I just like to know. Anyone put the aftermarket tensioner on their bike? 
I understand the stock oem one is self adjusting but how does one adjust the aftermarket one..?
I understand the stock oem one is self adjusting but how does one adjust the aftermarket one..?-
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
I have had what I thought was a valve noise, come and go. An experienced motorcycle mechanic heard it once and said that's your "timing chain tensioner". I assume the cam chain tensioner is the same thing. I am interested in more info on this. Do you think this is something that would "rattle" some of the time and not others? I can go 500miles with no noise, run 100 with noise, then 500 again with none.
Wayne Meier
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Cochrane, Alberta
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner Leak
I have cam chain noise all the time..my mechanic is very very experienced..he said it's common..no big deal..ride it..