Installing New Timing Chain Tensioners.

[viper82489]

So one of my timing chain tensioners went bad and I am replacing them both with the cast iron ones. my question is, should I put some rtv between the tensioner and the head? The stock plastic ones have an o-ring on them so I'm kinda thinking I should, just want to be sure.

Thanks.

 

[redfr03svtsnake]

i wouldnt put any since it seemed that the surfaces were machined, and they dont come that way from the factory on the other cobras..... maybe someone else can chime in

 

[04Ryan]

No RTV...it's a machined surface seal. So no gasket or RTV needed...which is the way they come from the factory. I have those same ones on my car and have taken them off a few times now without issue.

 

[encasedmetal]

that's a negative ghost rider- that would be counter productive actually

 

[viper82489]

Awesome, thanks guys. Another thing, after I bolt them on I just pull the pin out right?

 

[04Ryan]

Awesome, thanks guys. Another thing, after I bolt them on I just pull the pin out right?

Yup

 

[viper82489]

Thanks :thumbsup: