Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt Help
07-07-2018, 06:09 PM
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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt Help
Hi everyone,
I recently picked up a 2001 AP1 spa yellow S2000. I chose to replace my timing chain tensioner with a balladesports unit as preventative maintenance. Unfortunately, the lower bolt hole is stripped, and the bolt won't tighten. Does anyone have any idea what to do? Thanks!
I recently picked up a 2001 AP1 spa yellow S2000. I chose to replace my timing chain tensioner with a balladesports unit as preventative maintenance. Unfortunately, the lower bolt hole is stripped, and the bolt won't tighten. Does anyone have any idea what to do? Thanks!
07-07-2018, 07:42 PM
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Hi everyone,
I recently picked up a 2001 AP1 spa yellow S2000. I chose to replace my timing chain tensioner with a balladesports unit as preventative maintenance. Unfortunately, the lower bolt hole is stripped, and the bolt won't tighten. Does anyone have any idea what to do? Thanks!
I recently picked up a 2001 AP1 spa yellow S2000. I chose to replace my timing chain tensioner with a balladesports unit as preventative maintenance. Unfortunately, the lower bolt hole is stripped, and the bolt won't tighten. Does anyone have any idea what to do? Thanks!
While you're in there ditch the ballade TCT and get billmans unit.
08-04-2018, 02:21 PM
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UPDATE: I used a m6 taper and bolted in the tct with an m6x30mm flange bolt + a washer from the hardware store. The original bolt is 25mm, but since the bolt hole isn't blind and is threaded through, I was able to use a slightly longer one without any worries. However, I was very careful to not overtighten the bolt at all. I stopped almost immediately after I felt resistance. I've since driven 500+ miles and no problems yet 
fingers crossed!
fingers crossed!
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