I am getting ready to do timing on my 175k 2.2 roo. I have never replaced the tensioner on any other EA82 motors with way over 200k but have never had a 2.2 this high mileage?

 

What do you do?

My understanding is they rarely fail - usually lasting the lifetime of the engine - 300k+.

 

The procedure calls for looking for leaks around the shaft seal, and compressing them slowely - taking at least 3 minutes to fully compress the tensioner before pinning it with a small hex key or bit of strong wire.

 

The part is fairly expensive ($100 give or take) and being they rarely fail and the 2.2 is non-interferance I see no reason not to reuse it assuming it checks out ok.

 

GD

The older tensioner cylinders are more resilient than the new tensioner pulley assy on the newer 2.2L and 2.5L. ( My opinion and experiences ). I have yet to replace the older cylinder type or come across one that would not compress and then retention.

 

The newer style, I have has to replace a few for the cars I service, at a hefty price to the owners ( I have yet to spend less than $115 for them, and recently they have increased in price ).

My understanding is they rarely fail - usually lasting the lifetime of the engine - 300k+.

 

The procedure calls for looking for leaks around the shaft seal, and compressing them slowely - taking at least 3 minutes to fully compress the tensioner before pinning it with a small hex key or bit of strong wire.

 

The part is fairly expensive ($100 give or take) and being they rarely fail and the 2.2 is non-interferance I see no reason not to reuse it assuming it checks out ok.

 

GD

 

Thanks !