INA 551007310 Oil Pump Drive Chain Tensioner

Description

The INA 551007310 is a tensioner for the oil pump drive chain, crucial for maintaining optimal engine performance. It's installed within the lubrication system of the engine, specifically driving the oil pump. This tensioner ensures consistent and reliable chain tension, contributing to efficient oil circulation and preventing premature wear of critical engine components. Its robust construction enhances durability and reduces the need for frequent replacements. The tensioner measures 62 x 92 x 113 mm and is manufactured in China.

Key Features & Benefits

This part keeps the chain that drives your oil pump nice and tight. It automatically adjusts for wear and stretch in the chain and maintains the correct amount of tension. It's basically a little hydraulic cylinder that pushes against the chain guide, ensuring the chain stays put and doesn't slap around. Some designs use a ratchet mechanism instead of hydraulics, but the idea is the same – consistent tension. It’s part of the engine’s lubrication system, specifically how the oil pump gets power. The crankshaft spins, that turns a chain, and that chain spins the oil pump. Without the tensioner, that chain would get sloppy, and the oil pump wouldn't spin consistently, or at all. It's a pretty direct link to keeping everything oiled, and well, engines don’t run long without oil.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s incredibly important. If this thing fails, you'll likely experience a loss of oil pressure very quickly. That can cause all sorts of damage - bearings get fried, the engine seizes, all the bad stuff. You’ll notice if it's failing usually by engine noise – a rattling or slapping sound coming from the engine. Sometimes an oil pressure light will come on. It’s one of those things where replacing it proactively is a lot cheaper than fixing the damage that a failure can cause. We carry a good selection of these at Fixparts Online, and it’s something you really don’t want to put off if you suspect it’s going bad.

Warranty Information

INA Oil Pump Drive Chain Tensioner (MPN 551007310) comes with a 1-year warranty.