With the tensioner installed, you have to push the center of the tensioner piston inward with a screwdriver several times until it releases. When it releases the piston will move outward and push the chain guide tensioner against the chain. If this does not work buy a new one at autozone ($42.00), which is what I had to do. The new tensioner is the same type and works the same way. Vehicle: 1997 Chevy Cavalier 2.4L
The cam chain tension on a 1996 Saturn SL1 cannot be reset from outside of the motor. It will have to be accessed inside the motor. It is also a good idea to check and make sure it is not simply a broken timing guide.
Just to make sure are you referring to a timing chain and gears? or a timing belt and pulleys? On most belts you have a tensioner that keeps the belt tight some chains have a tensioner as well many times to fix the chain you have to remove one of the gears in order to remove the chain same goes to replace the chain. I suggest your buying a Chiltons or Haynes repair manaul that usely describes how to remove and reinstall such components. , EzForJesus PS Your local library may have these manuals as well.
1. For a 2.4 Quad you have a plunger that bolts on which gets it's pressure from the oil pump. The tensioner just needs to be reseated no bolts required it will set next to a piston type plunger and all you need to do is manualy turn the engine 2 to 3 turns and if the plunger is good the little piston should come out and put pressure on the tensioner and tighten the chain. If it does not come out assuming you have plenty of oil in your engine then you need to replace the tensioner which is around $40.00. Tensioner has a round hole in it and slides over a pin on the inside housing and if the plunger is working it will reload the tensioner. After engine restart you may hear the chain as if it is loose but the oil pressure will balance out the needed plunger pressure aganist the timing chain and will quiet down.
No, it has a timing chain. Becareful when removing the camshaft, because the chain tends to fall down inside the timing cover, which is not removable from the front. And it's a pain to reset the timing chain back on the crankshaft sprockets (gear teeth).
A special tool is required. The tool depresses the check ball in the end of the tensioner so that it can be compressed and locked.
There is only one way, the timing chain MUST be right for the engine to operate properly. If the camshaft was set up wrong, the front of the engine must be disassembled and the timing chain must be set up properly.
how to reset ttiming chain on a 1996 mercedes benz c280
Timing belts are replaced, not reset.
yep, ya gotta go in and reset or replace it. good luck
There is no timing belt on the Windstar engine - it is equipped with a timing chain, which requires no routine maintenance. Also, engine timing is controlled by the engine / powertrain computer module. No user intervention required (or even possible).
You cant "reset" the timing on these. It has computer controlled ignition timing. If there is a timing problem check the crank sensor.