1991 Sentra E, 1.6 liter engine, 4 speed manual, 203k miles. Trying to chase down stubborn oil leaks. Fixed 3 separate transmission leaks (reverse light switch, neutral switch and selector shaft seal). Transmission fine now.
Engine leaking too. I replaced front seal, oil pan gasket. Still leaking.
I just noticed while changing water pump that lower timing chain tensioner appears to be leaking as well. Can’t find specific instructions in my Haynes manual. It appears access can be gained by removing thermostat housing, according to a search in ga16de forum, however found no further information. It looks like after removing thermostat housing you remove two nuts. Should I replace tensioner or is it usually the gasket or is there an o-ring?
Does the tensioner use a clip to compress the plunger in order to install? If so how do you release clip after installation? I want to avoid removing timing cover as chains are not noisy. Thank you for any help.
Engine leaking too. I replaced front seal, oil pan gasket. Still leaking.
I just noticed while changing water pump that lower timing chain tensioner appears to be leaking as well. Can’t find specific instructions in my Haynes manual. It appears access can be gained by removing thermostat housing, according to a search in ga16de forum, however found no further information. It looks like after removing thermostat housing you remove two nuts. Should I replace tensioner or is it usually the gasket or is there an o-ring?
Does the tensioner use a clip to compress the plunger in order to install? If so how do you release clip after installation? I want to avoid removing timing cover as chains are not noisy. Thank you for any help.