ok so I went and change my timing belt....When I crank the engine while its cold...my engine knocked really loud. I took everything apart and did it again...this time using a stick, I push my tension upwards while my buddy tighten the nut. I cranked it back up and it still makes a knocking noise....but now when its warm..it doesnt knock...

can it be my spring? seems like my belt is still loose.....one side of the belt would be tight and the other will be loose....vice versa....is that normal?


Modified by CNSK at 4:09 PM 12/8/2005

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CNSK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so I went and change my timing belt....When I crank the engine while its cold...my engine knocked really loud. I took everything apart and did it again...this time I push used this stick and push my tension upwards while my buddy tighten the nut. I cranked it back up it still makes a knocking noise....but now when its warm..it doesnt knock...

can it be my spring? seems like my belt is still loose.....one side of the belt would be tight and the other will be loose....vice versa....is that normal?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no its not, make sure you tighten the timing belt well or you'll wreck your motor
also its probably your valves knocking

 

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no its not, make sure you tighten the timing belt well or you'll wreck your motor
also its probably your valves knocking</TD></TR></TABLE>

I checked my valve clearence with a feeler guage on intake and exhuast and still fine.....

 

engine timing right?

 

timing

 

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yep...shot it with the timing gun and its right on the mark.....

 

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yep...shot it with the timing gun and its right on the mark.....</TD></TR></TABLE>

hrm and belts tension is correct? any of the cover hitting the belt?

 

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hrm and belts tension is correct? any of the cover hitting the belt?</TD></TR></TABLE>

the belt is pretty close to the cover(near the engine) I thought it was hitting it but I dont see any scratches on the cover too.....Im thinking about buying a spring but damn dont wanna go through all the hassle....especially dealing with that crank bolt....

 

buy a spring and tensioner, might as well replace both


Modified by Sar Face at 1:15 PM 12/10/2005