I have the cam cover off but don't know how to unload the chain to check the tensioners. Looks like there is about 3/4 left without pulling the chain off, but since I ahve the cover off I want to know for sure how much life is left in these. Thankssss.....

 

Here be what the good book say!..... Inspect tensioners for wear. duh
replace ifchain contact portion of shoe material is less than 0.060 in. (1.52mm) thick! Hope that helps! L.ray
Sorry, that's not what you asked! Hold on, let me read some more.

OK, It "unloads" by either removing the tensioner, or the can retaining rings, take chain off. The spring behind the shoe only unloads with wear... IMFO
Try above measurments. IMHO I believe you o-tay. Ray

 

I know what to inspect, just couldn't figure out how to get the tensioner pulled back to check the tensioner. Anyway, 35k miles and it not even halfway yet. Pics to follow in another thread.

 

you can use a small pair of channel-locks and very gingerly unload the tension.....then just stick a small allen key through the holes to lock it

 

How about replacement of the tensioner shoes at this point ??? What do you do next ???