Re: V6 mechanical tensioner

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

Richard Welty wrote:
> > I must confess that I have a spare hydraulic unit ready to go which I am 
> > thinking about retro-fitting at the next belt service interval.
>
> can this be done? conceptually, i prefer the hydraulic tensioner and would
> go back to it if i had the option. a previous owner did the mechanical
> conversion, and i'd been under the impression there was no going back.
It's not trivial.   The mechanical conversion procedure plugs up the 
oil-feed hole.  It is rather difficult to undo this modification.

But you can re-install it without the oil feed.  This effectively 
converts the hydrualic unit into a static tensioner.   It's certainly 
more authentic looking than Zat's crude but effective contraption.

	--Mark
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