from where i am (singapore), Parts for TDM 850 4TXL 1998 are very rare, im at my wits end just trying to replace my cam chain tensioner. just like to know if a TDM 900 cam chain tensioner can be used on a TDM 850.
Cam Chain Tensioner Assy
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, Oct 06 2008 03:54 am
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Posted 06 October 2008 - 03:54 am
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Posted 06 October 2008 - 07:13 am
The Mk1, Mk2 and TRX all use the same tensioner but they changed it for the 900 I'm afraid.
Some people on here have bought parts from Fowlers in the UK and had them ship overseas. http://www.fowlers.co.uk/parts/
Some people on here have bought parts from Fowlers in the UK and had them ship overseas. http://www.fowlers.co.uk/parts/
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Posted 06 October 2008 - 07:59 am
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Mon 6th Oct 2008, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Mk1, Mk2 and TRX all use the same tensioner but they changed it for the 900 I'm afraid.
Some people on here have bought parts from Fowlers in the UK and had them ship overseas. http://www.fowlers.co.uk/parts/
Some people on here have bought parts from Fowlers in the UK and had them ship overseas. http://www.fowlers.co.uk/parts/
thanks for the info!
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Posted 07 October 2008 - 02:27 am
QUOTE(gilbert @ Mon 6th Oct 2008, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks for the info!
is it a must to replace the tensioner gasket if im just replacing the tensioner?
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Posted 07 October 2008 - 10:56 am
QUOTE(gilbert @ Tue 7th Oct 2008, 03:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is it a must to replace the tensioner gasket if im just replacing the tensioner?
Gilbert. All the information you're asking is here already if you use the search engine and look. Just recently there has been a lot of activity here regarding cam chain tensioners. I, myself, have just changed mine using the sticky thread in 'Knowledge Base'. In regards to gaskets, AFAIK, a rule of thumb with any new part, is that you change any associated gasket at the same time.
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Posted 07 October 2008 - 11:04 am
AJ, another member of the forum is from Singapore, maybe he can help you with info in regards to parts. http://www.carpe-tdm...hp?showuser=644
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Posted 07 October 2008 - 12:17 pm
You should replace the gasket but I didn't when I replaced mine as I completely forgot I'd need one until I took the old tensioner out. Doesn't really have any pressure behind it and mine's not oozing oil.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
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Posted 08 October 2008 - 01:12 am
QUOTE(muddy @ Tue 7th Oct 2008, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gilbert. All the information you're asking is here already if you use the search engine and look. Just recently there has been a lot of activity here regarding cam chain tensioners. I, myself, have just changed mine using the sticky thread in 'Knowledge Base'. In regards to gaskets, AFAIK, a rule of thumb with any new part, is that you change any associated gasket at the same time.
thanks for replying though.. will try searching more often... 
QUOTE(muddy @ Tue 7th Oct 2008, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
AJ, another member of the forum is from Singapore, maybe he can help you with info in regards to parts. http://www.carpe-tdm...hp?showuser=644
I know him as well, just that he is riding a TDM900 so he is not too sure about TDM850s, TDM850s is kind of a rare breed from where i am... thanks anyway..QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 7th Oct 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should replace the gasket but I didn't when I replaced mine as I completely forgot I'd need one until I took the old tensioner out. Doesn't really have any pressure behind it and mine's not oozing oil.
point noted.. will change mine when i replace then...
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