Chain Tensioner Replacement Clarification

[cornontherob]

Re-opening thread. Got my durametric in the mail today, showing a camshaft deviation of -9° on bank one, and -12° on bank two. Looks like it's chain tensioner time. I have a 1997, so iirc there's no variocam. Do I just replace the oversized Bolt looking tensioners and reset time? Or do I need to rip the head apart and replace the ramps as well?

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by cornontherob

Re-opening thread. Got my durametric in the mail today, showing a camshaft deviation of -9° on bank one, and -12° on bank two. Looks like it's chain tensioner time. I have a 1997, so iirc there's no variocam. Do I just replace the oversized Bolt looking tensioners and reset time? Or do I need to rip the head apart and replace the ramps as well?

Furthering what JFP has said do you have a check engine light with a corresponding code? When you get beyond 6, I believe it's supposed to trigger a code.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by jdraupp

Furthering what JFP has said do you have a check engine light with a corresponding code? When you get beyond 6, I believe it's supposed to trigger a code.

The actual trigger value is over 12 degrees for a sustained period. Most people that find out they are over 6 but under 12 usually only do so because they looked as the car had not thrown any codes.