November 11, 200718 yr Ok...I have a few extra of the EJ series tensioners. Mid 90s. How best to store them? Compressed, with a pin in them, or completely uncompressed? How do they come new from Subaru? Just curious. Todd
November 11, 200718 yr All tensioners I've seen come compressed with a pin installed. I haven't bought any EJ series tensioners, but I don't see why they would be any different from all the other hydro tensioners I've bought. Always pinned. GD
November 11, 200718 yr Store compressed. Same idea as storing your hydraulic jack fully retracted. Less chance of corrosion on the rod. Maybe coat in WD40 or other light duty protectant for storage.
November 11, 200718 yr Author Well, I will keep them compressed then. I have 4 EJ and 3 EA engines, so I tend to "store" parts for the future. (Like a 10x30 building full of Subaru crap!) It's an addiction! "I might need that someday, better keep it" kind of thinking!! Thanks a bunch guys! Todd
November 11, 200718 yr (Like a 10x30 building full of Subaru crap!) That is every soob lover's dream!
November 11, 200718 yr Ok...I have a few extra of the EJ series tensioners. Mid 90s. How best to store them? Compressed, with a pin in them, or completely uncompressed? How do they come new from Subaru? Just curious. Todd My theory would be to store them in as close to the normal working position as possible (i.e. partially compressed.) Then again, you'd have to tie up a lot of vices! Fully compressed is probably fine. Nathan
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