#7477, "Timing belt tensioner pulley failed BIG TIME"
I did a timing belt job, and I put in a brand new timing belt tensioner pully. When I started the car I heard squeaking and the timing belt was smoking so I turned the car off. I've been trying to diagnose the problem and I finally found that the timing belt tensioner pulley was caught on the tensioner pulley arm. The pulley stayed stationary while the timing belt ran across it. I don't want to replace the pulley just to have this happen again. Any ideas?
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#7479, "RE: Timing belt tensioner pulley failed BIG TIME" In response to Reply # 1 Apr-21-06 06:52 PM by burntheblobs
Look's like somehow I tightened it way too tight...damn. By the way guys, 5 seconds of the engine running with a tensioner pulley that is locked in place will cause enough heat to start melting and warping the pulley. Pretty insane.
1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - SOLD 2006 Mustang GT Convertible
#7480, "RE: Timing belt tensioner pulley failed BIG TIME" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by burntheblobs By the way guys, 5 seconds of the engine running with a tensioner pulley that is locked in place will cause enough heat to start melting and warping the pulley.
I believe it
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#7481, "RE: Timing belt tensioner pulley failed BIG TIME" In response to Reply # 3
Did you tourque it to spec, or just go till you thought it was good? I know you know this, but there is a reason why there are tourque specs, which need to be followed for certain things. Good luck with the new install.
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#7482, "RE: Timing belt tensioner pulley failed BIG TIME" In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by 97eclipse97 Did you tourque it to spec, or just go till you thought it was good? I know you know this, but there is a reason why there are tourque specs, which need to be followed for certain things. Good luck with the new install.
Read my post up there. I torque down EVERY bolt to spec I possibly can.
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