Timing Belt Tension...slack
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Timing Belt Tension...slack
I installed the h23 manual tensioner along with removing the balance shafts. I believe i tensioned the belt properly however it seems to have alittle slack in the front on the long stretch from the exhaust cam gear to the crank but everywhere else is tight as can be. Just wanna make sure thats how its supposed to be.
Re: Timing Belt Tension...slack (lude98SH)
i noticed when i did the h23 tensioner conversion, there was no slack at all and was very tight (more snug than stock, and alot harder to get on) but its been about 7-800 miles and its fine
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Re: Timing Belt Tension...slack (lude98SH)
Loosen the tensioner. Hold the intake cam gear with a 14mm wrench. Spin the crank counterclockwise while holding the intake gear from spinning. At the same time, tighten the tensioner. it helps to have a friend. This will take all the slack out.
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Re: Timing Belt Tension...slack (lude98SH)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lude98SH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I installed the h23 manual tensioner along with removing the balance shafts. I believe i tensioned the belt properly however it seems to have alittle slack in the front on the long stretch from the exhaust cam gear to the crank but everywhere else is tight as can be. Just wanna make sure thats how its supposed to be. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Some slack is normal. There is even an aftermarket piece you can install for High performance H22's in order to reduce belt flap that is common on that side...
Some slack is normal. There is even an aftermarket piece you can install for High performance H22's in order to reduce belt flap that is common on that side...
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Re: Timing Belt Tension...slack (ziptie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ziptie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i noticed when i did the h23 tensioner conversion, there was no slack at all and was very tight (more snug than stock, and alot harder to get on) but its been about 7-800 miles and its fine</TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here. It was a little difficult getting the belt on, but removing the rear tensioner bracket made a world of difference.
i noticed when i did the h23 tensioner conversion, there was no slack at all and was very tight (more snug than stock, and alot harder to get on) but its been about 7-800 miles and its fine</TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here. It was a little difficult getting the belt on, but removing the rear tensioner bracket made a world of difference.
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