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Old 05-12-2008, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kredden View Post
No, the way the hydraulic detensioner detensions is via the oil pressure. If you block off the oil passage then my understanding is that it is more like the Zat. The rebuild kits are just a bunch of seals, no bearings or springs. I bought a few some months ago from Trail Auto in Michigan and I think they were less than $40 ea. I've haven't used a hydraulic to date but am building a hopped up 3.0L where I plan to use one. I haven't decided yet whether I'll plug the oil feed or not yet.

Kevin
thanks for the trail auto info--didn't know about them.

is the detensioning strictly temperature related or does it actually detension at higher revs everytime the engine is revved due to oil pressure?
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