timing belt tensioner questions

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Sep 12, 2005 | 05:43 PM

Turdbo

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timing belt tensioner questions

i just put in a new timing belt and i cant seem to get it really tight like it should be...im not sure if im doing it right...i have some1 hold down the thing with the spring and when i tighten the bolt back up you let off the spring and it doesnt really tighten ..can some1 help

Sep 12, 2005 | 06:12 PM

ghettoturbo

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Re: timing belt tensioner questions

you dont touch the tensioner really...loosen the bolt and turn the motor over a few times counter-clockwise and make sure the timing is still right, then tighten the tensioner bolt

Sep 12, 2005 | 08:09 PM

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Re: timing belt tensioner questions

I usually pull the tensioner up with a hook of some sort when this happens but make sure it's not too tight.

Sep 13, 2005 | 04:37 AM

Civic4Sale

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Re: timing belt tensioner questions

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Originally Posted by djfob

I usually pull the tensioner up with a hook of some sort when this happens but make sure it's not too tight.

why would you want to pull the tensioner back? I thought it was suppose to tighten itself and adjust itself accordingly?

Sep 13, 2005 | 09:14 AM

bumblezc

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Re: timing belt tensioner questions

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Originally Posted by ghettoturbo

you dont touch the tensioner really...loosen the bolt and turn the motor over a few times counter-clockwise and make sure the timing is still right, then tighten the tensioner bolt

This is how we do it!!!

Heck have you never read a service manual? You should try it!!!