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Damaged Cam Chain Tensioner

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by LincsTriker, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. LincsTriker

    LincsTriker Member

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    Hi All

    After stripping down part of my XJ650 RJ (82) engine to clean the carbs etc, I noticed a small amount of oil around the cam chain tensioner, at first I thought it was were the gasket joins the block but after cleaning the area I've found a small crack running along the rear part of the tensioner.

    My question is: Is it possible to cover this area with a chemical metal filler, such as Plastic Padding Chem Metal (it is solvent resistant so shoudn't crumble!)?

    Cheers
    Lea
     
    LincsTriker, Feb 5, 2007
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  2. Fraps

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    I would try it before sourcing a new tensioner. Let us know how you make out.
     
    Fraps, Feb 5, 2007
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    Just my two cents, but I can't see why not, if it was mine I would J B Weld the crack. I can't see it being a problem, worst that could happen is it will crack off. Hope it helps
     
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    If the part that cracks has any effect on the tensioners' ability to do its' job, you grenade your engine.

    Get another tensioner.
     
    bosozoku, Feb 5, 2007
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    Hi all
    Have got a spare one ,yours if you want it
    ferret
     
    ferret2, Feb 5, 2007
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  6. LincsTriker

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    Thanks very much Ferret, I've sent you a pm.
    Lea
     
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  7. RickCoMatic

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    "Good eye's" finding that fracture. Like the man said ... that goes undetected and suddenly fails ... you're day would have suddenly gone bad. I hate to think about what might have happened.
     
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