If you don't get the entire "old" gasket off cleanly, then sometimes even after new gasket, it can still leak. (happened to me)
I put a light coat of High Temp Silicone sealer on both sides of new Gasket, leak stopped.
Yes, common problem on that part.
Do you know how to "re-set" the tensioner?
IIRC, (and DO check on your own to verify as my memory sucks)
1. bring engine to TDC on compression stroke. (forgot why you need to do this)
2. Remove tensioner, replace with new gasket.
3. Wind up tensioner clockwise until it locks. (use screw slot on end)
4. Carefully install back into place, bolt back down, tighten in stages to FULL suggested torque.
5. Release Tension on tensioner (turn clock wise a bit more CLICK, and it will release piston!)
Now the tensioner piston is pushing on cam chain to take up slack ... as it should.
With luck it should be good to go!
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