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Cam shaft tensioner and guide replacement

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Bryanj:
Like i said its been a long time, just trying to throw ideas.
On the G5 with same horseshoe idea we used to use a long screwdriver to push the horseshoe down with clamp bolt loose then nip up bolt whilst holding at fully down

SeanFD:
If you check out this vide at about 4:00, you can see how it’s meant to go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YACuV9E3f7w

Mine looks like this after much gentle persuasion:

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When I set the cover on it’s like this:

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I’m just hoping that when I put in the rubber and tighten it down it’ll be OK. 😬 🤞

Nurse Julie:
Sitting flush like how he shows in that vid is how mine sat.

Nurse Julie:
Here's a photo of mine, it's just sitting proud by a couple of mm actually in this pic but I know it sat flush with a gentle pressure

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SeanFD:
Well I “tapped” it in and it is firmly seated. I can see the bottom end so it is in the right place, so the proof of the pudding ...

Now I just need to get the cover on, which brings me to my nest question: does anyone have a good diagram showing the length and position of all 27 bolts in the cylinder head cover; reading teh parts fiche is difficult, to say the least.

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