CCT worries

[bingo808]

Hi
Still waiting on a fuel tap rebuild kit so will look at something else.

With my VTR that's done over 112,000km should I be worried about the cam chain tensioners? I've done a bit of reading and if said tensioner busts the cam chain can skip a tooth or two and bend the exhaust valve(s).

Would it be wise for me to fit a set of manual tensioners? Ebay or some other brand?

[Cptorange]

Yes, change them. Changing the engine is a pita. Most of the ebay ones are OK. You just need to loctite on the threads, and set the chain tension with 5-10mm freeplay, and it will do the job fine.

[AMCQ46]

it is worth changing the CCT or fitting the stopper mod, then you will have peace of mind.

have a look in the knowledge base section for instructions

[alanfjones1411]

The stopper mod comes for free and the spring can fail but will not damage the engine.By fitting manual cct's you eliminate the problem permanently as long the correct procedure is followed.I have virtually no mechanical knowledge and still managed to fit manuals.It took me longer than a day though,but the satisfaction of doing it myself was great.