Re: 4000Q noise after timing belt replacement

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

CHRISTOPHER BENDER wrote:
>      I have had this same problem with mine, TWICE.  Each time it was after
>      I replaced the belt myself.  The first time I just lived with it, and
>      after many many miles, it went away, just in time for the next belt
>      change interval.  So, I changed the belt, and it is back.  It's really
>      frustrating, because I think I am being attentive to details, but what
>      is it?  I thought I had the belt too tight, so I loosened it a bit.
>      that seemed to help a little, but I am hesitant to make the belt any
>      looser.  The Bentley idea of being able to turn it 90 degrees "by
>      hand" is a little vague.  I mean, what if I am a particularly strong
>      or weak person?  They ought have a tool to do it like a 944.  But I'm
>      rambling.  Perhaps the problem is not tension related at all.  What
>      else could it be??  This could be an intriguing thread if it gets
>      rolling!  By the way, I have only used cam belts from the dealer.

	Uh..oh-oh...this could be trouble...at least I've been warned. My
C-GT's I-5 is sitting practically naked while I take my time doing the
infamous H2O pump and timing belt change, so I want to know if there are
any precautions I can take to avoid actin' like a monkey and makin' this
'common??' mistake??!?
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          ALLAN    ampj@tiac.net    '86 COMMEMORATIVE DESIGN COUPE GT
          JONES    Burlington MA     169K and sitting in many pieces
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