Hydraulic tensioner

[Steevo]

With balance shaft eliminator kit fitted do I need hydraulic tensioner. Also I have an oil feed pipe coming off the back of my new engine which was not on my old one any ideas what it's for?

 

[Cossie1]

You still need the hydrolic tensioner mate, as thats for the cambelt not the balance shaft belt.

As for the oil feed pipe do you have a pic ?

The only engine I know of that has a oil feed pipe on the back is the IX mivec lump.

 

[Steevo]

Ok I may replace the hydraulic tensioner then ad my mate
just had one seize up on him could the feed pipe be for a oil pressure gauge?? I havnt seen it yet my mechanic rang me about it earlier it is flywheel end of the engine on the back apparently

 

[Steevo]

So the only belts I need are cambelt and alternator belt now??

 

[Cossie1]

Ok I may replace the hydraulic tensioner then ad my mate
just had one seize up on him could the feed pipe be for a oil pressure gauge?? I havnt seen it yet my mechanic rang me about it earlier it is flywheel end of the engine on the back apparently

iirc the oil feed for the mivec on the ix engine is around the middle of the rear of block (maybe a touch closer to the oil pressure switch),but yeh it could be a feed thats been taken from the stock oil pressure switch location for a temp gauge or oil pressure gauge.

So the only belts I need are cambelt and alternator belt now??

Yeh you will only need those 2 belts now Don't get sucked into getting an HKS, Cosworth or similar belt, there no better than a stock gates belt (unless you want a pretty colour that is).

 

[Steevo]

That is what I have ordered powergrip all the way with tensioner 49 quid!! Unsure about doun the hydraulic tensioner as this project has used all of my money already!! So that feed should be ok to just blank off?

 

[Cossie1]

That is what I have ordered powergrip all the way with tensioner 49 quid!! Unsure about doun the hydraulic tensioner as this project has used all of my money already!! So that feed should be ok to just blank off?

If you are questioning in your mind (which you have) then replace it mate, it's cheaper than a new engine should it fail and the belt go slack and jump.

As for the feed i'd say yes, but would rather know exactly what pipe it is first before commitiing to that

 

[Steevo]

If I buy the injectors are they easy enough to fit when I bring the car up to u

 

[Cossie1]

If I buy the injectors are they easy enough to fit when I bring the car up to u

Yeh injectors are usually pretty simple to fit (altho the retaining clips have a habit of flying off all over the place).

 

[Steevo]

Tensioner purchased injectors and maf next maybe some 272s

 

[ElDopesta]

Hey Steevo,
That pipe on the back of the block can you mail me a picture of it, I am dead curious buddy!!!

El

 

[Steevo]

Ok mate will do probably be Monday night the lad I got the engine from said he had an oil temperatur gauge in the car if that makes a difference but I think he said something about a sandwich plate on the oil filter for that don't forget to send me your paypal details and how much you want!! Then I will send you delivery address mate

 

[ElDopesta]

You know what buddy???
I have had such a hard 4 days that I forgot all about that thing even though we only spoke yesterday.
All I can say about the customers in the last 4 days is "some mothers to ave um"!!!!

The only face I enjoyed seeing was Quakes and he has had some real bother.

I will phone you in the morning and email you tonight with the details. Send me the address over any way.

El