Early Tensioner Question
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Early Tensioner Question
Good morning!
Since I have to redo my timing belt, I may as well address a very small weep from the tensioner. I rebuilt it and install an aluminum adapter from Roger. It was an extremely tight fit. I was surprised to see that it is weeping oil from under the adapter. This is the sealed early tensioner.
So I have a couple of options.....
1. )Rebuild another one of my 79 tensioners with a new adapter and epoxy or seal it underneath
2.) Rebuild an 83 tensioner that I have on the shelf that would not need the adapter
3.) Attempt the remove the existing adapter off the tensioner, re seal it, and refit it .
PKT not an option for me Not that theres anything wrong with that
Since I have to redo my timing belt, I may as well address a very small weep from the tensioner. I rebuilt it and install an aluminum adapter from Roger. It was an extremely tight fit. I was surprised to see that it is weeping oil from under the adapter. This is the sealed early tensioner.
So I have a couple of options.....
1. )Rebuild another one of my 79 tensioners with a new adapter and epoxy or seal it underneath
2.) Rebuild an 83 tensioner that I have on the shelf that would not need the adapter
3.) Attempt the remove the existing adapter off the tensioner, re seal it, and refit it .
PKT not an option for me Not that theres anything wrong with that
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did you JB weld the first adapter? if not why? That is how it goes together.
the crimp on the clamp should be at 11 while looking at the boot from the drivers fender.
the crimp on the clamp should be at 11 while looking at the boot from the drivers fender.
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that's my story and I am sticking to it
So the epoxy is a must? Wonder I get it off or need to order a new one. (They are not cheap). I would think that it would just move the epoxy out of the way, its such a tight fit
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The early tension is not sealed per se. It does have a small weep hole on the top-most position (when installed on the engine). It's 'V'-shaped and located on the circular parts of the tensioner (where the boot clamps on).
When using the GB adapter, this weep hole should still function albeit reduced in size by the adapter.
Oil would leak from here if the tensioner was overfilled.
When using the GB adapter, this weep hole should still function albeit reduced in size by the adapter.
Oil would leak from here if the tensioner was overfilled.
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The early tension is not sealed per se. It does have a small weep hole on the top-most position (when installed on the engine). It's 'V'-shaped and located on the circular parts of the tensioner (where the boot clamps on).
When using the GB adapter, this weep hole should still function albeit reduced in size by the adapter.
Oil would leak from here if the tensioner was overfilled.
When using the GB adapter, this weep hole should still function albeit reduced in size by the adapter.
Oil would leak from here if the tensioner was overfilled.
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Good morning!
Since I have to redo my timing belt, I may as well address a very small weep from the tensioner. I rebuilt it and install an aluminum adapter from Roger. It was an extremely tight fit. I was surprised to see that it is weeping oil from under the adapter. This is the sealed early tensioner.
So I have a couple of options.....
1. )Rebuild another one of my 79 tensioners with a new adapter and epoxy or seal it underneath
2.) Rebuild an 83 tensioner that I have on the shelf that would not need the adapter
3.) Attempt the remove the existing adapter off the tensioner, re seal it, and refit it .
PKT not an option for me Not that theres anything wrong with that
Since I have to redo my timing belt, I may as well address a very small weep from the tensioner. I rebuilt it and install an aluminum adapter from Roger. It was an extremely tight fit. I was surprised to see that it is weeping oil from under the adapter. This is the sealed early tensioner.
So I have a couple of options.....
1. )Rebuild another one of my 79 tensioners with a new adapter and epoxy or seal it underneath
2.) Rebuild an 83 tensioner that I have on the shelf that would not need the adapter
3.) Attempt the remove the existing adapter off the tensioner, re seal it, and refit it .
PKT not an option for me Not that theres anything wrong with that
If Roger is still selling my adapter (which I'm sure he is), it should have come with both an "O"-ring and instructions on how to file the high spots off of the tensioner (the tensioners are cast and vary quite a bit), so the adapter fits on nicely. Plus there should be instructions with pictures on how to epoxy it on. Additionally, you should have received a tensioner boot (928 105 552 06, a tensioner pin (928 105 551 02), and a clamp (928 512 564 02). I supply all of these pieces when I sell the aluminum adapter, but I do not provide them to Roger....he was going to make up his own "kits" (he can buy those pieces from Porsche as cheap as I can, so there is no reason for me to ship them to him.)
If you need a copy of those instructions, please call Mary at 714 879 9072 or E-mail her at MaryBBRD@att.net and she will send you those, immediately.
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Plus there should be instructions with pictures on how to epoxy it on. Additionally, you should have received a tensioner boot (928 105 552 06, a tensioner pin (928 105 551 02), and a clamp (928 512 564 02). I supply all of these pieces when I sell the aluminum adapter, but I do not provide them to Roger....he was going to make up his own "kits" (he can buy those pieces from Porsche as cheap as I can, so there is no reason for me to ship them to him.).[/QUOTE]
Thanks Greg. I did get the complete package minus the instructions. I will email Mary today. Not sure if this adapter will come off but perhaps I just over filled it?
I have Roger sending me abother otinger clamp, I will pull the boot and see what's going on and go from there. This was a quality machined piece that fit as tight as OJs glove, I don't relish taking it off.
thanks again for the great service
Thanks Greg. I did get the complete package minus the instructions. I will email Mary today. Not sure if this adapter will come off but perhaps I just over filled it?
I have Roger sending me abother otinger clamp, I will pull the boot and see what's going on and go from there. This was a quality machined piece that fit as tight as OJs glove, I don't relish taking it off.
thanks again for the great service
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put some torch heat on it and it should slide right off,
work fast. wear leather gloves.
work fast. wear leather gloves.
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Plus there should be instructions with pictures on how to epoxy it on. Additionally, you should have received a tensioner boot (928 105 552 06, a tensioner pin (928 105 551 02), and a clamp (928 512 564 02). I supply all of these pieces when I sell the aluminum adapter, but I do not provide them to Roger....he was going to make up his own "kits" (he can buy those pieces from Porsche as cheap as I can, so there is no reason for me to ship them to him.).
Thanks Greg. I did get the complete package minus the instructions. I will email Mary today. Not sure if this adapter will come off but perhaps I just over filled it?
I have Roger sending me abother otinger clamp, I will pull the boot and see what's going on and go from there. This was a quality machined piece that fit as tight as OJs glove, I don't relish taking it off.
thanks again for the great service[/QUOTE]
I do not know why you did not get the instructions. Please proceed with what ever you need to do to get it off. Heat will soften the epoxy and it should come off, as mentioned above.
If it gets damaged, I will happily send you another.
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Thanks Greg. I did get the complete package minus the instructions. I will email Mary today. Not sure if this adapter will come off but perhaps I just over filled it?
I have Roger sending me abother otinger clamp, I will pull the boot and see what's going on and go from there. This was a quality machined piece that fit as tight as OJs glove, I don't relish taking it off.
thanks again for the great service
I have Roger sending me abother otinger clamp, I will pull the boot and see what's going on and go from there. This was a quality machined piece that fit as tight as OJs glove, I don't relish taking it off.
thanks again for the great service
If it gets damaged, I will happily send you another.[/QUOTE]
Amazing service and support! Thanks Greg. I am sure I will get this tackled but will keep you posted!!
Thanks again!
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A wise statement. Yes, I will admit that sometimes I get a little stubborn and neglect to ask when I should. This is a great place for help with out judgement!
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