Stripped Cam Tensioner

[Jimmyshifts]

Hey Guys,

I have a stripped cam tensioner on my 78 xs1100. I can't find any on ebay or thru "parts n more" , does anyone have a good extra or know who can supply one?

Thanks,

Jim

[latexeses]

You might want to send andreashweiss a private message. I believe he might be your best bet.

[acof911]

I'm pretty sure I have one.

They can be fixed with a 6x1 mm helicoil kit if you don't want to replace it.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Jimmy,

You might also want to look at this thread/tech tip!?

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19719&highlight=cam+tensioner+mod

T.C.

[Jimmyshifts]

Yes, I looked at that mod but I was hoping to avoid it. I would feel more comfortable bolting on a replacement. I might take me a lot longer to make that mod the first time around. I'm not sure how I would know when the bolt is applying the correct amount of pressure.

[Ehdrian]

Mine stripped and I replaced it brand new from yamaha for 50 bucks CAN. price included a new o-ring, lock nut and washer, but yamaha does not make the screw anymore.

They told me it would take 6 weeks to arrive, so I just used a helicoil in the mean time.

The gasket I made from high temp header gasket.

Works like a charm.

[Jimmyshifts]

Wow, time to buy stock in Yamaha. $50 and they don't even give you everything. Was it the Yamaha website or did you have to call the dealership?

[skids]

Helicoil will make it better than new. Do NOT think it can operate safely with a stripped housing. I bent some valves that way once. You know... Tighten the bolt until it begins to get easier and stop??? Bad and stupid thing that I did because it of course slipped to a looser position and held it there.

Mine stripped and I replaced it brand new from yamaha for 50 bucks CAN. price included a new o-ring, lock nut and washer, but yamaha does not make the screw anymore.

They told me it would take 6 weeks to arrive, so I just used a helicoil in the mean time.

The gasket I made from high temp header gasket.

Works like a charm.