I just performed the Tensioner replacement on my MR2 a few hours ago, and it went super easily, thanks to your guide! I had issues keeping the vice-grips attached to the socket, though. Because the bolt is hex -shaped, I just vice-gripped directly onto two opposing flats, and it worked really easily.
They are indeed, as i have learned the hard way. I did a decat video too, it was hard work. When i stumble on a cheap silver or black hard too, i may be tempted
Just recently changed mine, installed it back correctly and heard the click. But my timing chain has a bit of rattle noise now. Tried reinstalling it again heard the click but still the same. Do i need a new timing tensioner?. Does this things wear?
Your videos are great Andrew, easy to follow steps, I assume your doing all this under preventive maintainance and not because all these things are faulty, well apart from the Rad leak you had. I'll be using your videos when I start preventive maintainance on mine soon :)
Exactly right. Except for the radiator the car would still be drivable today if i did nothing. That said the oil tensioner seal was leaking about 1litre a month , definitely worth doing
Replaced mine a few months ago cause there was oil leaking dripping down to the ground. Just changed my oil the other day for maintenance and I noticed a small leak that looks like it’s coming from the same place. You think I should replace the o-ring or the entire tensioner part? I have a 2000 with about 70k miles on it btw.
I just performed the Tensioner replacement on my MR2 a few hours ago, and it went super easily, thanks to your guide!
I had issues keeping the vice-grips attached to the socket, though. Because the bolt is hex -shaped, I just vice-gripped directly onto two opposing flats, and it worked really easily.
This and pre-cat removal seems to be a rite of passage for the roadster. Good video bud. keep it up. When you going hardtop :D
They are indeed, as i have learned the hard way. I did a decat video too, it was hard work. When i stumble on a cheap silver or black hard too, i may be tempted
thx for the detail explanation, it will really helps in future!
Good info to know down the road when it is time for it
Just recently changed mine, installed it back correctly and heard the click. But my timing chain has a bit of rattle noise now. Tried reinstalling it again heard the click but still the same. Do i need a new timing tensioner?. Does this things wear?
Your videos are great Andrew, easy to follow steps, I assume your doing all this under preventive maintainance and not because all these things are faulty, well apart from the Rad leak you had. I'll be using your videos when I start preventive maintainance on mine soon :)
Exactly right. Except for the radiator the car would still be drivable today if i did nothing. That said the oil tensioner seal was leaking about 1litre a month , definitely worth doing
Replaced mine a few months ago cause there was oil leaking dripping down to the ground. Just changed my oil the other day for maintenance and I noticed a small leak that looks like it’s coming from the same place. You think I should replace the o-ring or the entire tensioner part? I have a 2000 with about 70k miles on it btw.
Just the seal was sufficient for me @ 100k miles
so we dont need to time the engine prior to removal right?
No need