How much slack in timing belt? Just want to be sure.

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May 20, 2004 | 05:16 PM

Used2beAb16

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How much slack in timing belt? Just want to be sure.

How much slack should be in the timing belt once its tensioned and ready to go? I have some slack in my belt but it doesnt appear to be slipping teeth at the cams but could it slip at the crank?

Should u be able to twist the belt almost 90 degrees?? When the car is idling the belt looks a little sloppy but in higher rpms it doesnt look too bad.

How much play should it have?

May 20, 2004 | 06:22 PM

99B16Si

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about a half inch to inch max of play on the exhaust side. very little in between the cams and intake side

May 21, 2004 | 04:56 AM

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Re: How much slack in timing belt? Just want to be sure. (Used2beAb16)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Used2beAb16 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... Should u be able to twist the belt almost 90 degrees??</TD></TR></TABLE>That's what I've always heard - in the long span from crank to exhaust cam. If it's a new belt, it can be a bit tighter, since it'll stretch a little. But it's not supposed to be as tight as say, your A/C belt.