cam tensioner
- Harley-Davidson |
- Road King |
- 2002 |
- Cams
i have a 02 roadking with 62.000 kilometers on it, i change my oil at least every 4.ooo ks amsoil 20-50 and new filter, the last two oil changes i noticed very small orange fibers in my oil filter when i cut it open, harley dealer said it is from cam tensioners and should be changed before they grenade,
also said do cam bearings, cam chains, lifters, and go to new style breathers as they are metal instead of plastic, and whatever other parts are needed to do the job
i agree with the lifters, after the bike sits for a hour or so after a long ride a lifter or 2 bang pretty loud for 30 to 60 sec, also does the same when it is stone cold,and at different speeds the lifters are noisy
anyway the harley dealer where the bike is wants $1400 plus tax to do the job, has not started yet
thanks jim-d
Comments
Jim i would think what you
Jim i would think what you are seeing is the auto tension slider material that rubs against on and pushes the chain snug. its not uncommon for it to under go some wear. its a hard plasic or teflon type material and you can check the unit your self under the cover ( where the timing cover is) its will give you an idea if its chipping or just wear., ( some of these sliders ive read have chipped apart caseing some big problems but i have no idea what years those were . im sure a net surch will assist you.
i have no idea why he wants you to replace all the other cam related things unless its a know problem they are expecting to fail. ( we have all seen that happen with dealers huh?)
heres something to consider. - if you do have to replace the cam tensioner. look up the price of a gear cam from jims . a friend of mine did his on a tc88 in a softail and is been solid for years.
heres a site http://www.hdtalking.com/harley_davidson_engine_related_issues/1030-chai...
im sure clayton wont mind the referance to assist .
Post new comment