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Old 05-19-2025, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by X5chemist View Post
@18:56, I didn't know about the external chain tensioner. Is it a serviceable piece?

Just don't let it over heat"

Yep, I changed my tensioner spring last fall when I was chasing down some ticking noises in my M54. The new spring was a bit longer and more "springy".


As for the overheating...I've seen some pretty abused M54s come back from overheating, including my own. LOL
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