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Old 20-04-2018, 02:54 PM   #1
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Default How to repair oil leak from camshaft chain tentioner?

Big smell from motor and I think its coming from the camchain tentioner. Is it an easy fix ?
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Old 20-04-2018, 03:53 PM   #2
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Default Re: How to repair oil leak from camshaft chain tentioner?

A couple of links to research re: AU Falcon i6 cam chain tensioner oil leak, good luck -

https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11332147

https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470350

http://www.fordmods.com/ford-4l-and-...lt-t53067.html

Theres more info if you use the AFF search function or just google it lol.

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Old 20-04-2018, 07:31 PM   #3
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Default Re: How to repair oil leak from camshaft chain tentioner?

Thanks guys,very informative writeups. With that info. I will attack it tomorrow.
Wish me luck!
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