Thought I would share my secondary tensioner experiance with you all.
1997, XK8 convertible on 82k miles, full service history etc.
If you are considering a change of secondary tensioners - then do it now, attached are some images of the removed 1st generation tensioners from my car, has anyone seen any worse condition units than these ? chains and primary tensioners all look fine.
For info the engine was (still is) as sweet as a nut, no chain rattle on start up even when cold.
No visual evidence of problems (or none that I could see) with these fitted. All I can offer is if you are considering changing, then don't delay.
I had the new latest generation units for a couple of weeks before the exchange, imagine if they had let go in that time !!!!.
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/Marko6063/Tensioner2small.jpg
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/Marko6063/tensioner1small.jpg
1997, XK8 convertible on 82k miles, full service history etc.
If you are considering a change of secondary tensioners - then do it now, attached are some images of the removed 1st generation tensioners from my car, has anyone seen any worse condition units than these ? chains and primary tensioners all look fine.
For info the engine was (still is) as sweet as a nut, no chain rattle on start up even when cold.
No visual evidence of problems (or none that I could see) with these fitted. All I can offer is if you are considering changing, then don't delay.
I had the new latest generation units for a couple of weeks before the exchange, imagine if they had let go in that time !!!!.
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/Marko6063/Tensioner2small.jpg
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/Marko6063/tensioner1small.jpg