superfunkomatic Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Just changed the rear CCT today. I was hoping it was that one so I didn't have to take off the tank and air box. Not really that hard to do at all. Going to do the front one tomorrow. May be a silly question but do I have to drain the coolant as it is mentioned in the original post? http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/38619-cam-chain-tensioner-replacement-vtec/page-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ronimalvfr Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 I didn't have to drain coolant to do mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Cool. Pun intended. No leaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 No need to drain coolant. Tank, air-box, disconnect wire harness, pull upper hose that has the squeeze clamp, and bend the other hose out of the way. Be extra careful when removing the cct that you pull it straight out or the metal cap could become dislodged and fall into the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Awesome. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 This was a pretty easy fix. The rear cam chain tensioner is a piece of cake. The front/top one requires removal of the tank, air box, velocity stacks (plastic things). With a 1/4" socket and a 6" extension it's pretty easy to get at. No other parts need to be removed, one little coolant line is in the way but is easily moved by loosening the hose clamp and moving it off to the side. VFRD just saved hundreds and hundreds of dollars in labour. Man I love this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 You just broke rule #8 No major repairs or modifications immediately before a big trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Olive Posted July 29, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2013 Isn't it traditional to break Rule #8? Even minor repairs and mods become major (Murphy's Law). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Rules shmules. I'm going for a 700 kilometre test ride this week just to be sure. Knock on wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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