Advice needed on cam chain

[simonm]

[quote author=scottyboy2203 link=topic=7503.msg74191#msg74191 date=1367870155]
if you get the cam chain replaced do you really need to have a new tensioner?? surely it's just reset and reused unless it is broken...

This would be nice to know definitively - in my opinion I can't see any reason for not using the existing tensioner as its just a ratchet system which should be taking extremely little wear, but I could be wrong
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I wonder if the constant tension on the cct at full extension could cause rattle in itself.  I'd have thought this would be an unpleasant sound but not a requirement.

I agree, if the cct operates correctly without sticking there shouldn't be any reason not to reuse it.

All guess work tho.