Chain Tensioner Oil Leak

[Reeflodge]

I think my Chain tensioner is leaking again.

I replaced the seal with a new one from MrT 2 months again but it looks as though its leaking again as there was a small oil puddle on my garage floor a week after we went on a 240 mile road trip.

Is it recommended to put a bit of silicone on the face plate when fitting?

[Carolyn]

The trick is not to use the Toyota O ring.  Use an imperial size - works out as 21.82 mm x 3.53 mm in metric.  They are available from Sealforce (you can find them on ebay). I use the Viton ones.
I've got two left, so I can send you one.
PM me your address.
BTW: Have a look to see if it's oily directly below the tensioner on the engine.  Just to be sure the drip isn't coming from somewhere else.

[Reeflodge]

Hi Carolyn
Yesd the oil is fresh & clean just by the tensioner plate and gets dirty towards the bottom of the engine.
I cant see where else it could be coming from!
PM sent

[ilovejapcrap]

great little tip Carolyn.

is this the one ?

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BS212FEP-V-21 ... Sw1BlZRS~q m

[Carolyn]

This one

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMPERIAL-VITO ... 2749.l2649 m

[Carolyn]

Search for O rings on Ebay.  Look for Sealforce, go to their shop.

Mind you, I've just ordered ten more.  so you could ask me for one.