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clog · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 22:32 Post subject: Cam Chain Tensioner - Reset

Hello

I've just purchased a 3.2 DID and changed the top chain guide (easy job). I've reset the cam chain tensioner. However, how do I turn the engine over by hand to release the little hook on the tensioner? I can't see how to get a socket on the crank pulley without removing the radiator and fan. Please help!

Thanks

Simon

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SteveW-DID · ***** Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 826 Location: Dorset

You have to rotate the engine clockwise via the crank pulley bolt so remove the fan shroud and fan (4 nuts) no need to loosen the aux belts,fan can be rotated with a spanner on the lugs visible behind the nuts. Some times it will release by wobbling the chain guide by hand,

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joe 90 · ** Joined: 11 Jul 2015 Posts: 90 Location: Under a car

You should be fitting a new chain.

peteinchad · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 16:20 Post subject:

I see you are back scaremongering again Joe.

If the guide hasn't broken and the OP has changed it just as a precaution then the chain will be OK.

Most people on here have just changed the top guide and their engines have been fine.

Obviously if the top guide has broken then the chain needs to be checked for damage - and Mitsubishi have a recommended mileage for a cam chain change.

Have a read HERE about the experiences of people who have actually done the job.

I have read your posts on here and have kept quiet up until now - but you are scaring people, usually for no reason.

I have lost count of how many people on here have been advised by you to either change their "cracked" heads or retorque their head bolts. At least two of those people only needed to change their radiator caps.

Just stop it! - there are quite a few new members on here who, after reading your posts, would end up spending a lot of money for no reason at all.

perspex · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 18:06 Post subject:

Well said that man!

clog · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 23:09 Post subject:

Many thanks for the input. The old guide was hardly warn so I simply changed it with the new guide.

I removed the fan as suggested and managed to get a socket on crank. With a small clockwise rotation I heard a click which must have been the tensioner releasing.

Next jobs: change diff oil and coolant.

The shogun is 2002 with 80,000 miles. Appears to be in good shape.