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C5 Help => C5 Support => Topic started by: KarlG on 27, September, 2012 - 18:44:07

Title: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: KarlG on 27, September, 2012 - 18:44:07
At last, the first four of my many questions.  :)

On the C5 that I've just aquired the chain tensioner retaining clip is missing, the tensioner is held in place with a piece of foam padding. Needless to say the tensioner doesn't function as it should.

1. Are these clips still available?
2, If yes, where can I obtain one?
3. If no, has anyone a spare that they are prerared to sell?
4. Should there be nothing available, can anyone supply me with an accurate drawing of the clip whereby I can make one?

So here's hoping for all of your positive answers.  ::)

KarlG.
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, September, 2012 - 18:52:47
Hi there Karl there are two plastic items on the tensioner which one is missing ....Chas
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: KarlG on 27, September, 2012 - 19:25:18
Hi Chas,

there is a white plasic part fitted to the tensioner arm, so I assume there there must be a clip that attaches to the chassis. The part I'm looking for is for the chassis.

Regards. Karl.
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: Pep on 28, September, 2012 - 16:07:18
My C5 was missing this part too, you are welcome to the one I made as a temp until you can source the original, perhaps this is another part that MikeDX could produce with his 3D printer, I would buy some for spares
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: KarlG on 28, September, 2012 - 19:41:14
Hi Pep,

many thanks for your kind offer.

There's no rush, bike won't be on the road until spring next year, plus I'm on the other side of the ditch.

I have no idea what the thing looks like, were it's located etc. In The Parts List it's shown as a black dot, I can make a black dot, but I'm shure it's not going to work.  :D Even a photo of the item in situ (unobstucted by the tensioner) would do.

Cheers. Karl.
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, September, 2012 - 21:16:51
Hi there Look at my section on the site (The Chas section and you will see a few items I have made including the chain tensioner)
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: KarlG on 28, September, 2012 - 21:55:09
Ok olé!

Hi Chas,

found the info the I need. Thanks for the tip.

Regards.  KarlG.
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: PLOD11 on 29, September, 2012 - 20:02:47
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2007.msg16218.html#msg16218
Title: Re: Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip
Post by: KarlG on 29, September, 2012 - 20:49:45
Hi Plod,

these are the new units from Chas, he pointed out that the mounting is not compatible to the oringinal. I have an original.

I now know how the original was mounted, so I can make my own unit.  8)

Anyway thanks for trying to help.

Cheers. KarlG.