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Originally Posted by mbgizwiz
But when I put a wrench on the cam and turn it clockwise, it is clear that the tensioner retracts, and the injection pump side of the chain goes slack.
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Don't ever do this. Use the power steering pulley (though others will tell you not too - arguments both ways) or use a socket on the crank to turn the engine.
The tensioner shouldn't retract. It's sounds like that is your likely culprit.
Scott
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