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how do you prime the primary chain tensioner on the 2.7?
Country: United StatesMake: ChryslerModel: SebringYear: 2003Engine: 2.7 Already Tried: we bought a new primary tensioner and it says to prime it before installing but doesnt say how to.
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I have never done it without the tool, and really do not recommend it. {see link}
As you can see the tool has a "pin" in the cup to open/bleed the tensioner, and using it also helps re prime it.
https://millerspecialtools.spx.com/Detail.aspx?id=369&gid=7
Now, here is the method for installing the collapsed Tensioner. If your unit is collapsed out of the box, then follow the directions below.
IMPORTANT!!!! YOU NEED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE TENSIONER TO ACTUATE IT, IT NEEDS TO BE PUSHED IN TO RELEASE THE LOCK SO IT CAN COME OUT AND TENSION. I USUALLY USE A SCREWDRIVER AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE GUIDE, THE TENSIONER RIDES ON
Hello, Just checking to see if you have any success with the tensioner?
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Scott :
Hello, Just checking on you again to see if you had any success with the tensioner?