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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Anonymous on January 10, 2006, 08:19

Title: Cam Chain Tensioner
Post by: Anonymous on January 10, 2006, 08:19
Ive been told by Mr T that my camchain tensioner housing has an oil leak, and they have quoted £75 to fix it. There is no gasket apparently, its just sealed with instant gasket.

Ive had a quick look through the older posts and it doesnt seem to be a rare occurance, but my question is; has anyone fixed this themselves and how hard is it to do?
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Post by: markiii on January 11, 2006, 00:38
what oil weight are you usuing?
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Post by: Anonymous on January 11, 2006, 08:15
at the minute its whatever toyota put in during the service in december, prior to that it was 5w-40. However i did get an advisory about 5 months back that there was a slight weep