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On the N16 engine do you need to actually push the timing chain tensioner in while tightening?

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#1 ·
Hello everybody,
I am changing the timing chain on my 2012 Base Model Cooper with the N16 engine. It seems as though there is already tension on the chain (not a lot) causing me to push the tensioner in while tightening. I did use the tensioning tool, but not having that small of a torque wrench, have no idea how close I was. I was just wondering was it possible for it to have ridden up on the teeth of the lower sprocket or something. Everything else looks OK with the exception of a stripped upper guide. I should have stuck with the FCP video torque other than gone with the Bentley.
Thanks,
Kevin Core (zootmancars)
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
Hello Flightops,
Thank You for the response. I felt like I had done everything right. I watched video after video and would watch again before each step. I only saw one video where it actually looked as if he was pushing as he was tightening, but no mention was made of it. I just needed some confirmation before I undid the locks.
Thanks Again,
Kevin