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Old 01-03-2010 | 11:40 AM
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32000 miles on tc88. should i be concerned about cam chain tensioners breaking and going through oil pump
 
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Old 01-03-2010 | 11:42 AM
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Absolutely,..... time to inspect them!
 
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Old 01-03-2010 | 12:03 PM
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Welcome from Illinois!! I would inspect them at least.
 
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Old 01-03-2010 | 12:55 PM
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Old 01-03-2010 | 02:53 PM
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Welcome from South East Florida !!!! I would inspect them for peace of mind.
 
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Old 01-03-2010 | 03:07 PM
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Old 01-03-2010 | 03:10 PM
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Look at my avatar. You better be concerned. I just replaced mine about one month ago at 33K.
 
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Old 01-03-2010 | 04:01 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Have fun, Ride Safe
 
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Old 01-03-2010 | 04:15 PM
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Take a look at them just to be safe !!!
Welcome from Illinois !!!
 
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Old 01-03-2010 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by prdent
32000 miles on tc88. should i be concerned about cam chain tensioners breaking and going through oil pump
It never hurts to have them inspected..

Here are two forum links on this subject:

Inspect my cam chain tensioner ( pics )

Some pics from the cam swap...



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