nhudson9

Hey guys,

This is my first time posting here! I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. I just replaced my timing belts, tensioners, water pump, the whole 9 yards and after completetion and first start up I have a timing belt whine. I know its because the belts are too tight. Is there a way to adjust the belts with the bolt out of the lower timing case cover?

Thanks!

MAD_MIKE

The only tension on the belts should have been from the springs.
If you used your finger to add even the slightest of tension the tensioner pulleys will whine.

Rotate the crank to TDC, loosen the large nut. Rotate the crank clockwise slightly and rotate the crank counter clockwise to take the slack back out, retighten the nut. Rotate the crank 360°/720° and verify cam to crank timing is still set. Start engine and see if the noise has gone away.

holmesnmanny

It's also possible it's the power steering or alternator belt making noise and needs to be adjusted. It could be too loose.

Nhudson94

After the first start up I did adjust the power steering and alternator belts and it had no effect on the sound

Nhudson94

There is a video so you guys can hear the noise

MAD_MIKE

Sounds like the belt is too tight. Remove the ALT and PS belts and restart to confirm.

Nhudson94

Removed the power steering belt and alternator belt and the noise was still there