Timing chain tensioner.

[oldmetalhead82]

Any tips please on getting tensioner onto the chain properly when refitting timing cover, the engine is in the car with only the radiator removed, and its a Herald 1200, thanks.

[JohnD]

Make a hook out of thick wire, like this.
"A" is the width of the spring tensioner, which varies with singlex/duplex chain.
John

[mazfg]

As JohnD says, this is a good tip and takes the hassle out of getting it back on.

[Pete Lewis]

yes dont make it from strip as  takes too much gap to rotate and remove
   stiff wire is easy,,   coat hangers used to be the stuff
     Pete

[oldmetalhead82]

Many thanks gentlemen,especially JohnD for the illustration, Dave.

[Encom]

JohnD you have just reduced my donations to the family swear jar when doing engine front ends - cheers :)

[nang]

I've just put the timing cover on the S  twice....Don't ask... I take the pump /thermostat housing off, only 3 bolts and a pipe connection. Push the tensioner up and push the cover across on an angle, easy (well almost) I found it almost impossible to do in the past with the pump housing on.
Tony.