Comparison of two Cam Chain Tensioners, also known as Timing Chain Tensioner.
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| KTM orig. hydraulic vs MINO Racing cam chain tensioner |
We have for comparison an original KTM hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner and a mechanical Cam Chain Tensioner by MINO Racing.
Why should I change the Cam Chain tensioner on my bike, it still works!
Well, the reason for changing from hydraulic to a mechanical Cam Chain tensioner is for shure reasonable having in mind what it means when the timing belt slips only a few teeth off the Cams. Not only that the Valves could be bent, but they even can break and create big damage to the engine.In Motorsports, mostly Enduro, Hard Enduro and also Enduro Cross it happens during Competition that the motorbike comes to a halt or even the engine pops of. This is the moment when oil pressure drops leaving the hydraulic timing chain tensioner without Juice... Now the tensioner can colapse and leave a loose Cam Chain which can slip over some teeth if the bike is moved while in gear but with the engine off.
You will get rid of any risk with a mechanic timing chain tensioner.
Most Riders report a rattling sound coming from a rattling Cam Chain after a cold start or when they bog the engine. This is from low oil pressure leaving the hydraulic cam chain tensioner without tension.
You will get rid of any rattling sound with a mechanic timing chain tensioner.A mechanic cam chain tensioner is easily installed and adjusted for perfectly keeping the same tension on your cam chain excluding any possibility for a chain slip.
You can follow the installation here.