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Offline joe6

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Time for tensioner change?
« on: 31 January 2024, 14:36 »
Think it is close to change time!! Car on 99k and original tensioner and chains. Phase difference now -2.2 up from 1,98 last year. Anyone any idea of costs these days of labour and parts for tensioner, chains and guides?

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Re: Time for tensioner change?
« Reply #1 on: 01 February 2024, 17:40 »
Worth watching this link first to make sure your figures are correct.
 https://youtu.be/YtTOGPo4IsE?si=gGkuFuuLrdcTaXQN
Think prices have stayed about the same as 1800 often talked about on the facebook pages.
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Re: Time for tensioner change?
« Reply #2 on: 02 February 2024, 19:07 »
Thanks for the info Snoopy. Used vcds to check the phase angle so I think it is correct and is in line with previous readings. Was not sure what the max reading should be. From the video figures it looks like I might be OK for a while yet. :smiley:
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