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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Question Primary auto chain adjuster

Just installed the auto chain adjuster while replacing a seal. I now notice a whining coming from the primary. Has anyone else installed one of these and is this normal or is something set to tight. I have everything adjusted according to instructions that came with it.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Yep, just went through this. The dealer installed mine and I took it right back for whining. They said it was normla until it wears in. After doing research, I found others with the same thing. Some will also tell you it's too tight. Since I'm still under warranty and the dealer put it in and I get along great with everyone at this dealership, I will believe what they say.

I have about 300 miles on mine and it's hardly noticeable now.

You should be able to do a search and find my original post about this.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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I put one on my 06 about 20,000 miles ago no problems
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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I tried to install one in my 05 a couple of years ago. I couldn't even start out with the slack that the instructions stated so I stayed with the manual adjuster.
 
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