Timing chain tensioner opinions options (1 Viewer)

[David Rodgers]

I am doing a head gasket job and I’m at the stage to put in a new timing chain tensioner.

I can get:
* duralast from autozone for $17
* oem for $50
* ratcheting type from wits end for $90

I have 318000 on the clock. Replaced almost everything on the top end during the job.

Does it matter much?
Thanks fir any info in advance.

 

[pgmatt]

Get oem or the Wits’end. I’m sure the tensioner from autozone is probably fine but not the place to save a few dollars.

 

[bhsdriller]

OEM lasted 318....I'd just replace with that