fooldall1
Handy Enthusiast
Apparently, the previous owners *never* changed the timing belt... *sigh*. While changing the Tensioner and Idler, I was disappointed to see this. I figured they HAD to do it at least once, though there was no sticker under the hood.
I don't even want to crank it till I get this fixed (along with the other TB kit parts). This kind of explains also, the noise coming from what I THOUGHT was the Idler pulley (did the stethescope test on Idler). Is it possible that a failing water pump can transfer sound to the Idler through the Thermostat?
I've yet to pull the belt and run the engine to test that theory.
I don't even want to crank it till I get this fixed (along with the other TB kit parts). This kind of explains also, the noise coming from what I THOUGHT was the Idler pulley (did the stethescope test on Idler). Is it possible that a failing water pump can transfer sound to the Idler through the Thermostat?
I've yet to pull the belt and run the engine to test that theory.