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Driver's side of engine
The timing belt tensioner is on the driver side of the engine. The Haynes manual says for you first to mount the tensioner adjuster all the way right. I was thinking as I am facing the engine to my right which actually is to the left of the car. This made sense to me because it gave me more play to work with when putting on the timing belt.
After the timing belt is on and lined up the Haynes manual says to slide the tensioner all the way left. Here, I did it the opposite and slid it all the way right. I thought that the tensioner should be mounted to shorten the tensioner piston, not to have it more extended in its mounted position.
Now that I realize my mistake, I think I caused the tensioner to wear out so I need to replace it. I figure I may as well replace the water pump to because of having 154K miles. I also heard that the water pump could also cause a knocking noise.
Ho long does the water pump typically last?
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