Cam Chain Tensioner?

kevinking2020

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Feb 23, 2011
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Herne Bay, Kent
I am looking for a cam chain tensioner as my one is on it's way out.

I've looked on GSF and there two versions which I don't know which one it is and I don't really want to spent that kind of money.

does anyone know where I can get one for a good price or is anyone selling a second hand one but in good condition.

Cheers.
 

kevinking2020

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Feb 23, 2011
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Yeah they aint cheap was wondering if I could find a second hand one. I am getting a knocking noise when the car is warmed up on ilde when i drive or rev the knocking goes away and read a few forums who had the same symptons saying its the cam chain tensioner.
 

plattsybeer

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I had to get one for my old cupra and when I rang main dealer just or the tensioner it was £345 +vat!! I ended up getting one off eBay from china for £120 delivered and it never missed a beat! Just as good a quality as the one that came out! There still on eBay now, just search for 'timing chain tensioner seat' and they're on there.. Only took around 4 days to arrive as well... When I took my old tensioner out it literally fell to pieces in my hands!
 

plattsybeer

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Yep there the ones mate, if I remember rightly there's 2 different types, theres one with that electrical sensor on and one without.. That one you've found will be fine mate..
 

kevinking2020

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Feb 23, 2011
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Herne Bay, Kent
I will be ordering the tensioner this weekend and was wondering when taking out the intake cam will i need any lube when putting the cam back in or just use oil?
 
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