Timing chain tensioner install

[Ross RossParticipant]

Friends:

I need help with installation of a timing chain tensioner. It appeared to be straightforward, as there is a seemingly obvious way to install it with pictured nut facing up towards the cover, until I saw a picture of it installed by  Darrin Brownhill of Citroen Classics in an article by Bryan Pullan, FP May/June 2017. It looks reversed in the article photo. I tried to reverse it, but it does not seem right, as there is very little room near the lower gear in this position. I have a 4cyl Traction and upper timing gear in mine rotates counter clockwise. Could someone please explain the right way. Thank you. Ross

[ChrisParticipant]

Hi Ross,

Doesn’t look like anyone one here has any info. Maybe best to ask Darrin or Brian direct. When you find out though please post the answer here!

Chris

[Roger GwynnParticipant]

The way it is shown in the photograph in the earlier article is the only way it can be fitted. It surprise me that an aftermarket item like this does not come with even basic instructions.

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