After some advice on the right hand side cam chain tensioner bolt

[Danny996]

I have a 2011 GS, that had a slight weeping of oil which appeared to be coming from the right hand side cam chain tensioner bolt. I’ve undone the bolt and removed it along with a silver collar. There was no crush washer on the bolt, nor at the mating end on the bike.
I’ve ordered a new crush washer, just wanted to check its placement order.. bolt.. crush washer.. then collar.. ( coat the bolt and washer with a smear of clean engine oil ) then tighten to torque 32nm?
Also, I may have made a mistake by not putting to TDC before removing the cam tensioner bolt. The bike hasn’t moved or been started, can I just pop the bolt back in with a new crush washer? Or have I done something wrong that will require some attention before starting the bike up?

 

[Jonas1ne]

I wouldn’t worry too much if the engine hasn’t been turned over or started since removing the bolt. However, I’d double-check the parts diagram or workshop manual for the exact order of the bolt, collar and sealing washer, as I wouldn’t want to assume the arrangement or the 32 Nm torque is correct without confirming the specific GS model.Removing the tensioner retaining bolt isn’t necessarily the same as removing the tensioner itself, but I’d make sure the tensioner hasn’t moved or lost its correct position before starting the engine. If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking the service procedure first rather than risking the cam chain jumping timing.
What exact GS is it a Suzuki GSX-R600/750, a GSX-S, or another model? The engine code or exact model would help confirm the washer placement and torque specification.

 

[Thejoybringer]

I wouldn’t worry too much if the engine hasn’t been turned over or started since removing the bolt. However, I’d double-check the parts diagram or workshop manual for the exact order of the bolt, collar and sealing washer, as I wouldn’t want to assume the arrangement or the 32 Nm torque is correct without confirming the specific GS model.Removing the tensioner retaining bolt isn’t necessarily the same as removing the tensioner itself, but I’d make sure the tensioner hasn’t moved or lost its correct position before starting the engine. If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking the service procedure first rather than risking the cam chain jumping timing.
What exact GS is it a Suzuki GSX-R600/750, a GSX-S, or another model? The engine code or exact model would help confirm the washer placement and torque specification.

Bmw GS perhaps

 

[Gavla04GS]

What exact GS is it a Suzuki GSX-R600/750, a GSX-S, or another model? The engine code or exact model would help confirm the washer placement and torque specification.

I see you’re new here but it’s GS forum for them there BMWs. the OP has posted in the 1200 hexhead section and their Avatar shows a BMW GS, and his attached pictures show the cylinder heads of a GS, do you see the pattern/theme?

If you were give yourself a catch, because I bit.

 

[Fifth Horseman]

There is no washer on the RH tensioner assembly (unlike the LH tensioner)


From BMW RepROM

 

[Danny996]

There is no washer on the RH tensioner assembly (unlike the LH tensioner)

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From BMW RepROM

Ah ok! Hence why there wasn’t one there . Thanks for your reply.

 

[Danny996]

I wouldn’t worry too much if the engine hasn’t been turned over or started since removing the bolt. However, I’d double-check the parts diagram or workshop manual for the exact order of the bolt, collar and sealing washer, as I wouldn’t want to assume the arrangement or the 32 Nm torque is correct without confirming the specific GS model.Removing the tensioner retaining bolt isn’t necessarily the same as removing the tensioner itself, but I’d make sure the tensioner hasn’t moved or lost its correct position before starting the engine. If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking the service procedure first rather than risking the cam chain jumping timing.
What exact GS is it a Suzuki GSX-R600/750, a GSX-S, or another model? The engine code or exact model would help confirm the washer placement and torque specification.

Thanks, I’ll have a look through my Haynes manual and see if it’s correctly seated.

 

[Jonas1ne]

I see you’re new here but it’s GS forum for them there BMWs. the OP has posted in the 1200 hexhead section and their Avatar shows a BMW GS, and his attached pictures show the cylinder heads of a GS, do you see the pattern/theme?

If you were give yourself a catch, because I bit.

Fair enough, I missed the context of the forum section and the attached pictures. just a genuine misread on my part. I was trying to be helpful, but I’ll take the L and make sure I pay closer attention next time.