Need part number? or name of part? 5me engine :(

[blaq.boi]

Hey guys, so as some of you may know i recently purchased a ma61 supra. has a crappy 5me auto!... anyway its been a bit of a battle to get it to roadworthy spec. turns out we had a blown head gasket!... now after taking off the head (first time ever) we found we needed to replace this VVVVVVVVV but i dont know wtf its called, or the part number OR where to get it from? someone mentioned toyota genuine parts?

anyway if someone could identify this please it would be a huge help!

its cracked and chipped

[neal]

thats the timng chain tensioner.

I have never seen that happen before. You should replace the chain as well, better sill get a price on the timming chain kit.

You may yet find that it will be cheaper to just replace the engine.

[madmont]

Mate of mine has one with a lot more wear than that. It is a pretty tight squeeze to get it out without taking the front cover off. He cannnot be bothered replacing it . Yours looks pretty good

[neal]

I would personnally change it, you dont really want to risk the chain getting damaged. From memory 5ME is an interference motor.

[blaq.boi]

thanks guys! buying a timing chain kit!!!
anyone have any info on how to get it all back to correct timing after we take everything off and swap it with new bits????

[neal]

where in VIC are you?

Timming is easy. i just did the head gaskit on my 5me.

[wilbo666]

That is one of the much better condition M series timing chain tensioner idle gears that I've seen! As said I wouldn't bother replacing it.

My thoughts.

Cheers
Wilbo

[blaq.boi]

neal - im in taylors lakes area!

wilbo666 - thanks! will take your advice. i got the head machined and cleaned. its defs on its way out. dario @ engine solutions in airport west. is fuckin fantastic. and explaind to me how ppl fuck thier engines by putting just water in the rad!!!!
absolute champ. i will defs be taking whatvever engine i decide to drop in to the supra there!

[neal]

well im in brimbank gardens, off station rd, give me a yell if you need a hand.