1.8 timing chain tensioners

[djp147]

I have a 1998 Sidekick Sport 1.8 and I'm about to replace the timing chains and tensioners, but I'm confused. The new upper tensioner has instructions on how to prime it before installation. The lower one, however, does not. The new lower one has both a black and white plastic tab spacer holding it in the retracted position and comes with a plastic yellow stick. Does anyone know if the black/white spacers identify something in particular? And whats with the plastic stick?

[jtgh]

OEM parts or aftermaket parts (non oem)

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[djp147]

The parts are non-oem.

[jtgh]

Contact non oem vendor or mfg.

no instructions in box. sad
try there web page. google them.

[jtgh]

if you need the full OEM procedure PDF on this,just ask.
but it wont help solve, no oem riddles. (toss coin)
cheers.

[djp147]

I've been using the Haynes manual, but if you have the factory procedure I sure would appreciate that!

[jtgh]

oh,no not a Haynes... you poor person.
96 , but not 1.8L

Ack's FAQ: Your 4X4 Portal To All Things Suzuki/Geo

see your pm for pdf

whole procedure.

[jtgh]

the only hard part is putting covers back and making them not LEAK OIL.

tedious has no competition, here.

[djp147]

Thanks very much!!

[jtgh]

your velcome.
snap a photo with cover off , would love it.