Hey,
Just bought myself a R53, it's got the typical death rattle. The previous owner only drove it home very slowly as it seems the tensioner failed without prior warning.
Have purchased the tensioner and the guide rails however i can't anywhere find a locking tool that can get to me before 10 days (working on car at the weekend).
I've seen people doing it without the locking tool (6th gear foot on break?) or adjustable spanner however not sure how i would do that anyone got a photo?
I was wondering if i can change the guides without undoing cam sprocket?
Going to take the sump off and check for debris but i'm thinking i might just change the guides anyway.
Confident the chain is okay and the timing is not out so don't want to take the chain off if i don't have to!
I've looked at pictures etc and it looks like you can do the guides without taking off the chain?
All help appreciated.
Many thanks
Jon
Just bought myself a R53, it's got the typical death rattle. The previous owner only drove it home very slowly as it seems the tensioner failed without prior warning.
Have purchased the tensioner and the guide rails however i can't anywhere find a locking tool that can get to me before 10 days (working on car at the weekend).
I've seen people doing it without the locking tool (6th gear foot on break?) or adjustable spanner however not sure how i would do that anyone got a photo?
I was wondering if i can change the guides without undoing cam sprocket?
Going to take the sump off and check for debris but i'm thinking i might just change the guides anyway.
Confident the chain is okay and the timing is not out so don't want to take the chain off if i don't have to!
I've looked at pictures etc and it looks like you can do the guides without taking off the chain?
All help appreciated.
Many thanks
Jon