chain tensioner

[George S L]

Hi guys just starting to work on my engine and noticed that the chain tensioner appears quite short only about 5mm of thread left, is that normal or do i have to change the chain?

[alanr]

Does your timing chain currently rattle?
Yes your chain chain/tensioner and pads are obviously worn and you will need to eventually do something about it but I wouldn't change or do anything if it doesn't rattle. Just wait until it does.
However if you are doing an engine rebuild then obviously you would replace as necessary.

Alan.

[George S L]

Thanks Alan as i have the engine out i might as well change the parts you mentioned.

[Emma-Knight]

My engine was rattling, tensioner as far in as yours.
The cause was a too short or aged piston spring.
The new spring gave almost 1/2 in more preload, the old one hardly showing out of the piston. The assembly was not an original one.
That is on the next picture.

Anna