Hi,just received my new chain tensioner which is a Gas Gas part and have found that there is much more tension to be gained on the spring when trying fit it,also noticed that a small gap is present between the parts which hold the spring in location,which the spring forces into causing damage,which was evident on the old one which I removed,a washer could prevent this.Question is how do you load the spring and screw in the bolt and has anyone noticed the problem with the gap mentioned.

Regards Andy.

Just been out to the garage and done it,found a link on this web site,should have looked in the first place,did fit me washer as well.

info is from SPINNER

Removing or installing the chain tensioner an spring are a 2 minute job if done correctly with no more tools than a screwdriver and a pair of pliers.

To remove first take the spring tension off the chain tensioner arm then remove the pivot screw. With the tension off the arm it should come out very easily.

To install put the assembly together with the spring on upside down,yes I said upside down! Make sure that the spring will be in the correct position when it is rolled over.

Start the pivot screw into the swingarm mount, screw it in approx. 1/2 way do not tighten it all the way yet.

Now roll the spring over making sure the spring does not lock into the tensioner arm, that is the last step, the front part of the spring will hit the swingarm at a angle, take a large flat blade screwdriver or flat bar stock and place it against the spring above the pivot bolt and hit it with your hand. The spring will pop into position with very little effort. Now tighten the pivot bolt slowly centering the spring as you go, when the bolt is tight then take pliers and install the spring on the tension arm and your done!

I have been using this method for years with no damage or loss of spring pressure. After you try it you will be surprised how easy and fast it actually is to do

Thanks for posting the instructions! I wish I'd read this before spending an hour in the garage trying to figure out how to get the spring spread to get the tensioner on. If I hadn't found this, I would've been giving Mr Stoodley a shout. But, I'm trying to limit the number of "Hi Jon, I'm an idiot" calls I have to make.

I'm still struggling to get this???

I'm still struggling to get this???

This is what the result should look like: