mxp01
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I have pulled the engine out of my SIV and have it broken down to the block. I'm not doing anything major, just giving it a refresh. When I pulled the timing cover off I noticed that there was no chain tensioner or evidence of one. I have had my SIV going on 16 years and have never had a timing issue and the engine has always been reliable. The chain felt tight in away that I don't have fear of it ever jumping time. My question is, have alpine owners been known to remove these? Should I add one? I have read that the tensioner was made of rubber, and I know rubber does not last for ever. Like I said, I have never had a issue with timing so I don't want to go and add unnecessary parts if I don't need them. I don't want to jinx 16 years of a fairly reliable car.
Thanks
Cade
Thanks
Cade