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This is the locking nib that holds the tensioner retracted till you release it. Twist and push the nibbed part against the spring pressure fully into the tensioner, then hold it in a clockwise position while slightly releasing pressure on it so that it springs out slightly and engages the...

Sorted now thanks guys. Someone on another forum put me right about the last cut out where the nibs are - I played about with it and it held in nicely. The plastic retainer holds it in while you mount it - and releases the tension when you retract it. These online forums are absolutely...

I can't find my control panel to manage my attachments so here is an edited image of the earlier one that refers to the nibs which stop the tensioner from retracting. I can push and twist the nibbed component up inside the tube/piston freehand but it will not compress when inserted into it's...

Aha - I see the pressurising hole now AJ, thanks. There is another one that I have referred to as a breather - which probably lets the excess pressure escape whilst doubling up as a spray directly to the rear of the chain. I too think the red plastic component holds the unit retracted - but...

I have had a bit more of a Google and found the item below which shows the tensioner piston much deeper into the cyliner of the tensioner body than my new one will go which is a bit worrying. I aint no enginnering expert but the piston assembly seems to be much more complicated that is needed...

Looks like there was at one time some sort of hydraulic action that has been capped off - at the top.

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Well 'er indoors just got in with the new tensioner assembly. It's spring tensioned rather than hydraulic - maybe that's the "update"? The pack also has a red plastic thing in it which I at first assumed was some sort of setting device. Anyone know what it's for please? I don't know if I can...

I don't suppose anyone could be precise as to how the oil is delivered to said tensioner/chain could they please? It'd give a better idea of what pipes or channels channels to thoroughly degunge or push through etc.

Point noted micranut - and thanks for the input. I usually take what mechanics who have their hand out for money with a pinch of salt though mate. I'll go with the top tensioner inspection first though as it's relatively cheap and quick, no trouble to just put the plate back afterwards. The...

Many thanks AJ. New upper tensioner costing £53 somat.

EEK - OMG I have now had a good looksee and can't find a pas system erm... move along now nothing to see here. Seller said it was pas!

Hi guys a quicky for you if thats ok. The PAS seems to be topsy turvy on the micra. A Mondeo I had about 10 years ago had variable power that was maximum power assistance when stationary but decreased with speed to minimal at higher speeds which seems ideal to me. The micra seems to have no...

Thanks nz-aj. I took a looksee into the rocker cover via the oil filler and found a tad of gunge inside the cover and cap. I use fully synthetic in my Galaxy (I've had four in the last 10 years) so kind of thought the sludge I saw was a thing of the past. I'm presuming the chain is splash...

Hello everyone, I have just joined this evening. As with most newbies I guess - I searched about for answers then decided to ask questions from the well informed bods on here. I'm active on a couple of Galaxy forums with the same username - but her indoors likes K11's as she hasn't been...