timming belt tensioner

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malachi

Discussion Starter · Jun 29, 2008

would the timming belt tentioner go bad? im doing the head swap and the way the cam gears are i dont think its making the belt tight enough. and i dont want the teeth to jump:mecry:

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repforenzo

· #2 · Jun 30, 2008

malachi said:
would the timming belt tentioner go bad? im doing the head swap and the way the cam gears are i dont think its making the belt tight enough. and i dont want the teeth to jump:mecry:

The auto-tensioner is pretty cheap, so you should change it out. Any issues when you used the C-clamp to reset the tensioner?

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stilltime

· #3 · Jul 9, 2008

What's the issue with the cam gears and why do you suspect them jumping teeth?

Chris.

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inline4

· #4 · Jul 9, 2008

auto tentioner

repforenzo said:
The auto-tensioner is pretty cheap, so you should change it out. Any issues when you used the C-clamp to reset the tensioner?

the auto tentioner on the eclipse depending on the engine like the 4g64 can be adjusted again and you dont need a c clamp or anything else all you need is a 14 mm and a long flathead screwdriver now if you have the 6g72 engine dohc or the sohc its the same thing. let me know if you need some help.

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repforenzo

· #5 · Jul 9, 2008

inline4 said:
the auto tentioner on the eclipse depending on the engine like the 4g64 can be adjusted again and you dont need a c clamp or anything else all you need is a 14 mm and a long flathead screwdriver now if you have the 6g72 engine dohc or the sohc its the same thing. let me know if you need some help.

Ummm, you need a C-clamp to reset the tensioner and put the pin in place, at least for the v-6. The manual even says so. Maybe with your technique, you've avoided that step. But you should be able to pull the pin, rotate the engine crank a few revolutions, and then slide the pin back in without any issues. If you aren't doing that step, then you may not be tensioning the belt properly.

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4g64t

· #6 · Jul 15, 2008

did you set the tension right with the tensioner pulley first?

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steadly2004

· #7 · Jul 15, 2008

repforenzo said:
Ummm, you need a C-clamp to reset the tensioner and put the pin in place, at least for the v-6. The manual even says so. Maybe with your technique, you've avoided that step. But you should be able to pull the pin, rotate the engine crank a few revolutions, and then slide the pin back in without any issues. If you aren't doing that step, then you may not be tensioning the belt properly.

Yup... I had no idea about this until I was putting the timing belt, ect on the new motor.

A C-clamp and finishing nail worked for me.

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FlashBlueRS

· #8 · Jul 15, 2008

If you use an evo timing belt, there is no way it's not going to be tight. You'll almost have to pry it on.

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inline4

· #9 · Jul 16, 2008

repforenzo said:
Ummm, you need a C-clamp to reset the tensioner and put the pin in place, at least for the v-6. The manual even says so. Maybe with your technique, you've avoided that step. But you should be able to pull the pin, rotate the engine crank a few revolutions, and then slide the pin back in without any issues. If you aren't doing that step, then you may not be tensioning the belt properly.

Tose are too many steps i found this out working on a 300gt wich has a 6g72 engine in it. and we could not find a pin to hold the auto tentioner in place so we used a screwdriver and a 14mm wrench.. :naughty:

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