Thread: HOW TO: Change Timing Chain Tensioner

did you do away with the top timing chain guide also?

I learned about this at the 2009 SR20 convention and got one on my new engine.

Great to know it is not just me against the world

Why did you remove the upper guide? I'm very pleased to learn that a new style tensioner will fix the chain ''for good'' but I don't see how it is possible that your chain starts making a lot of noise with the new tensioner?

And removing the upper guide? That guide was put intentionally and I don't feel like removing mine.

What am I facing when I go for a new style tensioner?

When did this "new style tensioner" hit the market? If it's been around a while, what cars is it in?

As far as I know, here in Europe all B13, N14 and P10 SR20s use the 'old style'. P11 and N15 ('96) use the new one. I believe it should be the same with all USDM SR20s.

That sounds about right. Thanks.

Do the w10&w11 already come with the newer style tensioner?If not where can I get one please!

i used a newer style tensioner in my bluebird engine and that upper guide makes noise at idle. Nothing harmful just noise and i'm not comfortable with removing it.

http://www.sr20-forum.com/general-sr20/23725-timing-chain-replacement.html