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Old 09-15-2011, 01:46 PM   #1
san rensho
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Location: Miami florida
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Chain tensioner cleaning?

Has anyone tried taking out the external chain tensioners and cleaning them as a remedy for the start up rattle that is common in Boxsters?

If I try cleaning the tensioners, do I have to lock the cams, or can I just lock the motor at TDC and remove, clean and reinstall the tensioners one at a time?
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