2010 103 255 cams, need new tensioners?
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02-13-2015, 12:50 PM
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2010 103 255 cams, need new tensioners?
Do I need to replace my cam tensioners? 57,000 miles on 2010 ultra, 103 kit, Beasley heads etc.
Dealer says nope. Good for 100k. Says they are hydraulic in those years... I would like to trust my dealer. But that is difficult for me....
What say ye all?
Dealer says nope. Good for 100k. Says they are hydraulic in those years... I would like to trust my dealer. But that is difficult for me....
What say ye all?
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02-13-2015, 12:53 PM
Why not? Have you looked at them?
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02-15-2015, 11:23 AM
Good for a hundred thousand huh? That's a pretty broad statement, have changed out a few sets at that 40 thou mark that were worn badly and cracked around the piston area. Cyco gaskets had a shoe only replacement for the late model hydraulic as well as the early spring type. I wouldn't even consider not replacing them. Just like the early style some wear out early and some last for many trouble free miles. You want a true fix then re-work the crank and use gears.
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Good for a hundred thousand huh? That's a pretty broad statement, have changed out a few sets at that 40 thou mark that were worn badly and cracked around the piston area. Cyco gaskets had a shoe only replacement for the late model hydraulic as well as the early spring type. I wouldn't even consider not replacing them. Just like the early style some wear out early and some last for many trouble free miles. You want a true fix then re-work the crank and use gears.
Do you know of the thread that speaks to "reworking the crank" to allow gear cams?
