Subject: Re: Gravel type bits in my oil pan
Author: Bill Cohoon
Date: Dec 16, 2002, 9:50 AM
Post ID: 1711583904
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hmmm... that's interesting.. there was quite a bit of gasket sealer
slop. Maybe if my tensioner looks squeeky-clean (I'll replace it
anyway).. I'll go with that theory. I've never done a timing case cover
removal before.. but there's a first time for everything.. if you all
arn't tiring of this discussion and want to throw me a few suggestion on
replacing the tensioner.. I'd be grateful. I do have a new tensioner
(valtek), gasket and the seal... also have a tool Steve Brenton made for
me to hold the wheel while I break the 'big nut' free... am I on the
right track?.. anyone know off hand what size socket I need... thanks, Bill
Bruce Giller wrote:
| Could it be bits of old gasket material or old gasket sealing material (the hardening variety)? Since my Eldo has timing gears, I'm not familiar with a chain and it's tensioner. But old rubber can get to be pretty brittle especially when exposed to lots heat and time. Bruce Bill Cohoon wrote:
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hmmm... that's interesting.. there was quite a bit of gasket sealer slop.
Maybe if my tensioner looks squeeky-clean (I'll replace it anyway).. I'll
go with that theory. I've never done a timing case cover removal before..
but there's a first time for everything.. if you all arn't tiring of this
discussion and want to throw me a few suggestion on replacing the tensioner..
I'd be grateful. I do have a new tensioner (valtek), gasket and the seal...
also have a tool Steve Brenton made for me to hold the wheel while I break
the 'big nut' free... am I on the right track?.. anyone know off hand what
size socket I need... thanks, Bill<br>
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Bruce Giller wrote:<br>
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<pre wrap="">Could it be bits of old gasket material or old gasket sealing material<br>(the hardening variety)? Since my Eldo has timing gears, I'm not<br>familiar with a chain and it's tensioner. But old rubber can get to be<br>pretty brittle especially when exposed to lots heat and time.<br><br> Bruce<br><br>Bill Cohoon wrote:<br></pre>
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<pre wrap="">Is it the consensus that this stuff is probably pieces of my tensioner<br>(I do have a chain) as Fred mentioned. If so, I guess I'll dive in with<br>a new tensioner. Fred mentioned also maybe oil sludge.. does sludge take<br>on this brittle consistency... again I can break the stuff up with my<br>thumb nail. Anyway... I guess no matter what, I need to check the<br>tensioner... thanks to everyone for your suggestions..... Bill<br></pre>
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