hope your tentioners last forever
Checked my 03 TC cam tensioners - how to with pics
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I would think whoever did the cams would've upgraded the tensioners, but there's only one way to know for sure. Pull off the cam cover and peak in there. Only takes about 15-20 minutes and it's easy to check.
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Just an update, I did indeed save the gasket. I reused it and no leaks.
Modern steel coated gaskets are so much better than the old school ones we all used to use.
Modern steel coated gaskets are so much better than the old school ones we all used to use.
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I don't care what they look like, I don't care how many miles and how good they look, the bottom line is you have to get those orange plastic shoes the heck outta there, they are going to explode and you do not know when, it is not a question of looking at them from time to time, they flat out have to go
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Bumping this up for a friend.
Fishing harley dude if you're still around, based on my observations and experience, I don't agree with you. I'm going to keep an eye on mine, now that I know how easy it is, and replace when necessary.
Fishing harley dude if you're still around, based on my observations and experience, I don't agree with you. I'm going to keep an eye on mine, now that I know how easy it is, and replace when necessary.
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For sure they won't last forever. Just like my tires won't last forever. But I don't change my tires while they are still good, I'll keep my eye on them and change them, and the cam tensioners, when necessary.
My point is I don't agree with your assertion that these are a ticking time bomb. If you do, then you should change yours if you have them.
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Hey Joe G, you missed previous posts, yes mine are changed, in doing the extensive research, involving the how to process, on how to fix this myself, thats where I learned about the disaster of the plastic shoes, they can go at, any mile, I just changed the shoes, the screaming eagle cam plate is just smoke and mirrors, if you need any help on tools or parts let me know
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Hey Joe G, you missed previous posts, yes mine are changed, in doing the extensive research, involving the how to process, on how to fix this myself, thats where I learned about the disaster of the plastic shoes, they can go at, any mile, I just changed the shoes, the screaming eagle cam plate is just smoke and mirrors, if you need any help on tools or parts let me know
And thanks for the kind offer, I didn't want to buy all the tools to go to the newer system as it's a big expense as you know.
I thought I'd go with the Cyco tensioners. What do you think about these?
http://www.harleydavidsontensioner.com