What would cause my timing chain tensioner to loosen up?

SmashThat · Nov 23rd, 2005, 05:15 PM

when my timing chain is spun counter clockwise, there is some slack that caused my timing chain to put a small crack in my timing chain cover. i was told this is probably because of the tensioner. what could be some possible causes for my tensioner to loosen up? nick

**rogoman** · Nov 23rd, 2005, 07:06 PM

The timing chain tensioner may have failed to provide tension due to low oil pressure or the tensioner may be plugged up with sludge.