chain tensioner guide worn out

[rktmn]

Well it looks like the plastic guide on my 3.2 camshaft chain tensioners are worn down almost to the metal. I called my local Ford dealer and Ford has declared the part obsolete.

The part number is E0DZ6K6K297B (RS) & ...7C (LS).

Anybody know where I can get it?

It should be cheaper than buying the entire chain tensioner assembly which will run about $150.00 for both sides.

Check it out.

http://groups.msn.com/JoseAFernandez/atxshoswaptomtx.msnw?Page=3

Looks like I have to remove the camshafts to get the tensioner out. I may go ahead and swap in the 3.0 intake cams.

 

[luigisho]

Maybe Josh at Sho Nut can help you. Not sure where else to go.

 

[SHOtimer]

Try Ford Parts Network, they might be able to help you out.
Doug

 

[Yamaha V6]

You have too many numbers in there. I just bought them last week from the dealer & the availability was fine, and the number is wrong anyway (E0 indicated 1980, not E9's 1989 code)

Use E9DZ-6K261-A & -B for Rear & Front tensioners. One's about $50 & one's over $100 list.

Josh at SHO Nut & Torrie at FPN will be able to get these for less than the dealer, unless you get some kind of discount.

 

[rktmn]

Well my idea was just to replace the plastic part, not the entire tensioner.