Wanted: Someone to Swap Cam Chain Tensioner
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Wanted: Someone to Swap Cam Chain Tensioner
As the title states, I would preferably like a tech who doesnt work on weekends to swap the Cam Chain Tensioner on a 2001 F4i I am buying. I am planning on replacing the factory unit with an APE Manual tensioner. The person must have experience as I dont want to be the guinea pig.
I know it should be easy and only take 2 hours (for someone very mechanical) but Im not that confident in my ability and would rather pay someone for their time and expertise than screw it up myself.
Let me know if someone is in or around Richmond and willing to help me out. Obviously you will be paid for a successful swap.
Thanks!
I know it should be easy and only take 2 hours (for someone very mechanical) but Im not that confident in my ability and would rather pay someone for their time and expertise than screw it up myself.
Let me know if someone is in or around Richmond and willing to help me out. Obviously you will be paid for a successful swap.
Thanks!
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fyi f4i are a pain in the ass to change.. its gonna be hard to find sumwhere that will do it for cheap..
i wouldnt let anyone do it unless they know what they are doing.. not setting it right could kill ur motor
i wouldnt let anyone do it unless they know what they are doing.. not setting it right could kill ur motor
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Re: Wanted: Someone to Swap Cam Chain Tensioner
The 2 quotes I have gotten thus far are going to be $250+ including the new tensioner.
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I had a friend who had the same year f4i, and he just lubed it up and said he was golden, never had a problem. Just thought I'd give you a heads up.
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Re: Wanted: Someone to Swap Cam Chain Tensioner
I guess thats true. Im going to contact a few places tomorrow and see their rates. $250 isnt the end of the world, but if I could find a Honda Tech (or anyone who is a Tech) who wants to make $40/hr to fix this, I would be happy to give them some extra $$ for their skill.