Updated tensioners

kwm · 03-03-2006, 05:50 AM

How is it that you can tell that a car has updated tensioners? Is it in the sound? I am looking at a 83 SC. I wanted to be able to determine the basics myself for starters. I had a tech inspection on a different car and teh tech advised me that it has oil fed tensioners very early on in the inspection. I didn't want to look dumb and ask him how he knew. The only thing I can think of is the sound.

Gene Wilkes · 03-03-2006, 05:52 AM

There are 2 oil lines that run to the tensioners. On that year car is was standard equipment! Earlier models need to be updated!

kwm · 03-03-2006, 05:57 AM

So the lines enter the timeing chain cover w/i view?

Gene Wilkes · 03-03-2006, 06:09 AM

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_Carrera_chain_tensioners/911_Carrera_chain_tensioners2.htm

This will show photos!

Gunter · Gunter's Garage

Ha, Hm. The hydraulic tensioners came in 1984 on the Carreras; I don't think the '83 SC had them standard.
However, look for small oil lines entering the middle of the chain cases.
No question is dumb.

kwm · 03-03-2006, 07:42 AM

Thanks guys. The car was supposedly upgraded.

BrokeMyCar · 03-03-2006, 11:06 AM

Be sure to look at the drawings - there are wires that plug into the chain cover - you're looking for stiff metal pipes, which also have a brace to keep them steady.

Babak