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timing belt issue-help-
I just replaced the timing belt and it runs great but I have 2 bolts about the length of my smallest finger and an alum. bracket (a couple of bends and a welded in bolt on it) left over.
The car runs great until I hit the a/c--then a horrible noise. Anyone know where these parts might go? Thanks Ray "a/c less in las vegas" |
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Well, I think the answer is that you've got some bracketry that supports the alternator, AC compressor, etc.
I wouldn't even start the car if I had something that big left over. Are you using any kind of a manual? Even a Chilton's manual would help you pretty well with a timing belt replacement.
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You have a pic of the bracket thing? Until you figure out what it is, don't drive it.
For future reference, DO NOT drive a car when you have a major part leftover, a bolt is one thing, a bracket is another. When I did my T-belt, I took it all apart again because I forgot to put a bolt back (still had one left over though )
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The other time was when I was convinced my security system's wireing harness must have been loose. I had very intermittent remote operation. I was left eith a screw left over, but since it was only for the dash, I left it out. I make damned sure I don't have any parts left over when doing any other kind of work. If I was left with something as large as a bracket, there's no way I'd soldier on and start the thing.
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I have developed a habit to use my digital camera frequently when disassembling something, then you always can put all the pieces together again
/Sonny
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Re: timing belt issue-help-
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As for the A/C, I would check the tension on your belt. If you didn't get new belts, I would highly recommend doing so. Anyway, when you push on the part of the belt between any two pulleys, you really should only have about 0.25 - 0.5 inches of play max. Did you remove the A/C compressor during all that work??? |
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Re: timing belt issue-help-
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But if you can get a pic for us, then we can most definitely identify, I'm sure. |
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Thanks for all the help. The bracket is the one behind the alternator and the two bolts were the ones hidden under various parts.---success.
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