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Intresting Idea. I dont think wear would be a issue as the oil pressure is only there to apply force and keep a steady pressure on the chain. I have not played with a 16V head but Im assuming the chain is conneteced between the intake and exhaust cams Correct?? SOOOO if this is true your also effecting the exhaust valve timing. Sounds like it would work but who knows if its advancing or retarding the timing? Also by how much? Now what would be really cool would be to play with the spring tension too and kinda do a Vtect setup. GEt a stronger spring so at low to mid RPM it would be normal, Then high RPMS it would change.

One concern I have is I believe the oil pressure is also there so the Pad/tensioner/chain asembely doesnt start to bounce around and blow itself apart. The spring and oil pressure setup is kinda like a little coilover, Take away the oil and the chain may rattle alot and cause things to wear more cuz it just bounces off the spring.