 K So I changed the timing belt today and have a couple questions |
 Nov 12, 2012 - 6:59 PM
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K so after I was done and started up the car the timing belt moved left (passenger side) from the center of both cogs. I freaked out thinking it was gonna fall off but held. It is off the sproket and cam just a little bit but holding on. Why is this happening? Even when I move it back a few times it keeps going to that spot. Also I don`t have the little metal piece in front of the timing belt cause the old one got damaged. kinda looks like my belt is vibrating a little, but the car runs fine no ruff idle nor misfiring or anything at all, runs like it always has. Maybe I`m overthinking it all? Advice would help thanks d=-)
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Nov 12, 2012 - 7:12 PM
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Did you only replace the belt? Replace the tensioner pulley and the idler pulley as well. Sounds like one of those may be loose/damaged and causing the belt to go off track. My belt has always stayed dead center, so that would concern me.
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Nov 12, 2012 - 7:21 PM
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QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Nov 12, 2012 - 7:12 PM)  Did you only replace the belt? Replace the tensioner pulley and the idler pulley as well. Sounds like one of those may be loose/damaged and causing the belt to go off track. My belt has always stayed dead center, so that would concern me. Also, what engine are we talking about? its a 7afe.... its working perfectly fine... drove home no sweat... its not like hanging off the side its just a tad bit off.... maybe I shifted the cam alittle when I put it back on... the tensioner is fine keeping a great tension.... not sure why it went off a bit... maybe I need the little metal space deal to keep it centered... duno.... |
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xxgetbackupxx K So I changed the timing belt today and have a couple questions Nov 12, 2012 - 6:59 PM
mkernz22 Did you replace the tensioners or leave the old on... Nov 12, 2012 - 7:23 PM
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