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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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'14 E500 Coupe
Chain tensioner

Is it drived by oil pressure or spring load? There is a tiny hole under the hexagon head but what is purpose of that?
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 12:04 AM
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What part didn't you understood? Is the tensioner tightening the chain by useing oil pressure or useing that spiring which is inside the bolt? Is it hydraulical or mechanical?
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