Timing Belt Issue.

[katsi]

Just to fill everyone in B4 I post the question, I replaced the timing belt and berring my self. Probably the problem. Yet, here goes. After replacing the timing belt and tensioner berring, I notice that my timing belt seems to be running on the inside of the gears (towards the motor). I know that the gears have a ridge so that the belt does not come off but, It seems to be riding a bit off of the exhaust gear. Not only that but, I seem to be developing a wear pattern on that side of the belt as well. Kinda a beveling of the hard corner. Some rubber dust is building up on the water "T" Fitting as well. I've probable got about 200 miles on the timing belt. If you need a picture, let me know. I'll take and post tonight. Has anyone else had this problem. Seems to be riding on the inside of the tensioner berring and this is also where I think the wear pattern or beveling is comming from.

Too tight? Not tight enough. I get some flapping between the gears at high rpm's. Normal?

[pastaroni34]

Happens all the time. Possible sources are:

1. Improper belt tension. Belt tension should be that you can twist the belt 45 degrees in the area between the cams, above the coolant spout.
2. Tensioner bearing or bracket is crooked. Make sure the block and bracket are clean where they slide against each other. The bracket could also be bent but this is very rare. Also make sure the tensioner is tightened down once tension is set.
3. Built up dirt on pulley teeth encourage the belt to walk.
4. Loose pulleys.

Can't think of any others off the top of my head.

[katsi]

Thanks! I will check all these aspects.