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IMS Bearing Upgrade Question
There are three chain tensioners on the 996 engine (Main Tensioner, 1-3 Cylinder Bank, 4-6 Cylinder Bank). Wayne's article only mentions loosening/removing the main tensioner and the 1-3 tensioner. Is the 4-6 tensioner (located under the AC compressor) not a concern?
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06-27-2011, 10:30 AM
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When I did my IMSR, I loosened all 3, but I have read many times that the 4-6 is not necessary to loosen.
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Thanks for the answer Rick. Did you remove the tensioners completely or did you just loosen them a bit? Did you use the set screws to secure the IMS sprocket or did you just lock the cams? Or both?
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06-28-2011, 01:40 PM
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I just loosened IMS, 1-3, and 4-6. I just made sure that I didn't move the cams in the process and confirmed they didn't jump during the procedure.
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pin the crank at TDC before you start and it should be OK. Fancy tool can be replaced by 5/16 metal rod
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