Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: CJHenderson on August 11, 2020, 00:06:19

Title: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: CJHenderson on August 11, 2020, 00:06:19

Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner to remove the head, or can I take the cam gear off to get the chain out of the way to remove the head?

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: ja17 on August 11, 2020, 06:34:43

Yes, you can get the head off without removing the chain tensioner.  I do not break the chain either, unless it is going to  be replaced. Installing the head is much easier with the tensioner removed.

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: CJHenderson on August 11, 2020, 08:32:17

Ok thanks I'll go ahead and remove the tension arm

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: MarkCan on December 22, 2020, 21:09:03

My chain tensioner has been removed previously. The bracket with he sprocket is still sitting in the head. It all moves free yet the shaft on which the sprocket assembly is sitting does not. I tried the puller, I tried the 6mm bolt to wiggle it but no luck. I did not apply any serious force I figure I’ll ask first. Is there something special about the removal of this shaft?

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: MikeSimon on December 22, 2020, 22:01:24

Have you tried threading a bolt in it and pull it out? Watch for not losing the spring, once it moves.

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: Benz Dr. on December 22, 2020, 23:25:05

I've found that there are far more reasons for removing the tensioner than there is for leaving it in place.

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: MarkCan on December 23, 2020, 01:59:21

Quote from: Benz Dr. on December 22, 2020, 23:25:05

I've found that there are far more reasons for removing the tensioner than there is for leaving it in place.

Well, I couldn’t agree more. Now, how do I get this thing out?🤔

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: MarkCan on December 23, 2020, 02:01:33

Quote from: MikeSimon on December 22, 2020, 22:01:24

Have you tried threading a bolt in it and pull it out? Watch for not losing the spring, once it moves.

I tried the puller, I tried the 6mm bolt to wiggle it but no luck. I did not apply any serious force.

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: ja17 on December 23, 2020, 03:33:51

Make yourself a little puller. Find a very large nut with an opening big enough for the pin to slide through. Next find some washers and a bolt that threads into the pin. Place the nut over the opening, add washers to the opposite side and thread the bolt into the threaded pin. When you tighten the bolt the pin will be pulled out of the head through the large nut. You may have to stop once or twice to add more washers as you run out of threads.

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: MarkCan on December 23, 2020, 13:00:10

Quote from: ja17 on December 23, 2020, 03:33:51

Make yourself a little puller. Find a very large nut with an opening big enough for the pin to slide through. Next find some washers and a bolt that threads into the pin. Place the nut over the opening, add washers to the opposite side and thread the bolt into the threaded pin. When you tighten the bolt the pin will be pulled out of the head through the large nut. You may have to stop once or twice to add more washers as you run out of threads.

Thank you,
Maybe I wasn’t clear enough, but I’ve done that.
I get the feeling like something is still preventing the movement of the pin.
I’ll spray some more penetrating fluid and try again.
We are talking about fairly light forces here, correct? No heavy duty tools 💪

Title: Re: Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?
Post by: ja17 on December 23, 2020, 14:31:05

Try warming the area with a heat gun.