SWEET! thanks

wait.. so after i remove the pin... i leave it out?

 

Correct...after the tensioner is in, and the bolts are tight, remove the allen plug (maint bolt) in the front of the head. Using short needle nose pliers, pull the pin out through the allen hole and discard (or save it for retracting in the future).

The pin is used to hold the piston back so you can install the tensioner. You'll see how long the piston is when you pull the old tensioner out.

 

Perfect. I hope this fixes it. But your first post describes it almost to a T... I usually let my car sit for a week or two sometimes before taking it out again.. and thats when i sometimes hear this sound.. even tho its only for half a second.. it sounds pretty nasty..

Thanks again guys

 

I had my timing chain tensioner replaced in november by honda, now again its making the noise. Thanks for the above how to write up, im going to be replacing it myself this time around. I wonder why mine failed so quickly, knowing my incompetent dealer, they messed up the install.

 

If your car ran fine with no noise, then the install wasn't bad. Parts have been known to fail, iregardless of who installs them.

 

I never thought I would have to be replacing the part after only 2 months though.

 

If your car is still under warranty they can replace it again.

 

I have a couple questions about the Tensioner Install; responses would be appreciated:

1. Does the engine need to be a TDC before I perform this install?
2. Do I need to use some sort of silicon sealant (Honda Bond) to ensure a good seal on the new tensioner...

Thanks in advance...

 

Nope and nope.

 

Got my new tensioner installed last week and the noise is gone so it seems that the tensioner definatly was the problem.

Thanks for input guys....