Is it safe to change the Cam Chain Tensioner?
Hi, I’m new to this forum and to the RCZ…having made a purchase in February this year…a really nice red automatic with Sat Nav and only 21000 miles on the clock. Please read on….
I know this has been done to death on this forum and the web as a whole. But the clarification of this subject is far from concise…with so many grey areas. Although this appears to be a major issue with this engine, both in the RCZ and the BMW Mini Cooper, there are no videos or Annotated dialogue describing how to change the Tensioner. This is either because its a very simple procedure and not worth going into any detail or because its a procedure that should not be done without changing the whole cam chain assembly.
I’ve asked my Peugeot dealer here in France, if they would do the job but they wont do it without pulling half the engine apart and checking/renewing the complete cam chain assembly. This is because they may be held responsible and liable if it results in any later damage to the engine. Even an independent English mechanic would not do it, for the same reason, although he did say it could be done in the UK.
So, how safe is it to change the tensioner? All those that have stated they have done it on this forum, have not mentioned its a dodgy procedure. Others who have read the posts don't say its a dodgy procedure! So, is there anything wrong with just changing the tensioner? What can go wrong? You cant do any harm taking it out, can you? And replacing it, only puts it back where it came from! It can only come out in one way and go back in one way! It doesn't disturb anything inside the engine! The tip of the tensioner is resting on the cam chain guide, how can it be removed and replaced and cause damage?
My car has only done 22,000 miles and probably has the original tensioner and chain…there’s no record its been changed and rightly so given the milage. Its a 2014 car and has the later tensioner, with the dimple in the centre. The cam chain can not possibly be faulty, given the milage and the fact that it starts and drives faultlessly. On a few occasions now, when it has stood for a week, it sometimes has the death rattle, for just 20 to 30 seconds and then stops. Its obviously the tensioner thats at fault. It has new oil and filter.
I would like to change the tensioner…some on this forum have done this but working from the top of the engine. But I'm sure this would be much easier from below. If only I could get the car up high enough to stand under it…but i cant, so its wheel ramps and a trolley to get under it. Before I try this…and video the procedure for others…is it safe to do so?
Is it safe to change the tensioner? What can go wrong? If there are any competent knowledgable mechanics engineers out there who can offer their experienced know how, please let me and others know. Also, all those that have changed it, did you have any problems. Some say they change it regularly to avoid the dreaded death rattle, have you had any problems? It would be good to have a succinct conclusive place to go/view that puts this issue to bed.
I really hope you respond….
Hi, I’m new to this forum and to the RCZ…having made a purchase in February this year…a really nice red automatic with Sat Nav and only 21000 miles on the clock. Please read on….
I know this has been done to death on this forum and the web as a whole. But the clarification of this subject is far from concise…with so many grey areas. Although this appears to be a major issue with this engine, both in the RCZ and the BMW Mini Cooper, there are no videos or Annotated dialogue describing how to change the Tensioner. This is either because its a very simple procedure and not worth going into any detail or because its a procedure that should not be done without changing the whole cam chain assembly.
I’ve asked my Peugeot dealer here in France, if they would do the job but they wont do it without pulling half the engine apart and checking/renewing the complete cam chain assembly. This is because they may be held responsible and liable if it results in any later damage to the engine. Even an independent English mechanic would not do it, for the same reason, although he did say it could be done in the UK.
So, how safe is it to change the tensioner? All those that have stated they have done it on this forum, have not mentioned its a dodgy procedure. Others who have read the posts don't say its a dodgy procedure! So, is there anything wrong with just changing the tensioner? What can go wrong? You cant do any harm taking it out, can you? And replacing it, only puts it back where it came from! It can only come out in one way and go back in one way! It doesn't disturb anything inside the engine! The tip of the tensioner is resting on the cam chain guide, how can it be removed and replaced and cause damage?
My car has only done 22,000 miles and probably has the original tensioner and chain…there’s no record its been changed and rightly so given the milage. Its a 2014 car and has the later tensioner, with the dimple in the centre. The cam chain can not possibly be faulty, given the milage and the fact that it starts and drives faultlessly. On a few occasions now, when it has stood for a week, it sometimes has the death rattle, for just 20 to 30 seconds and then stops. Its obviously the tensioner thats at fault. It has new oil and filter.
I would like to change the tensioner…some on this forum have done this but working from the top of the engine. But I'm sure this would be much easier from below. If only I could get the car up high enough to stand under it…but i cant, so its wheel ramps and a trolley to get under it. Before I try this…and video the procedure for others…is it safe to do so?
Is it safe to change the tensioner? What can go wrong? If there are any competent knowledgable mechanics engineers out there who can offer their experienced know how, please let me and others know. Also, all those that have changed it, did you have any problems. Some say they change it regularly to avoid the dreaded death rattle, have you had any problems? It would be good to have a succinct conclusive place to go/view that puts this issue to bed.
I really hope you respond….
