Chinny Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi all I have had my cambelt and water pump done last week but now noticed a slight whining noise from cambelt which I think it has been over tightened, my question is if I adjust the tensioner will it be ok as I know you can't refit a timing belt on these engines can anyone advise please Also when crankshaft is locked up will the ip sprocket be locked or is it free spinning being a common rail diesel? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I'd advise if you had the cambelt done at a garage take it back to them as if you touch anything and it goes wrong your naffed if they did the job and it goes wrong they pay . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinny Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 It was a mate that done it for me because I couldn't be bothered but wish I done it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I would say give it a go, but adjust in tiny increments, dont go nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinny Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I've checked the timming tension and it just past the cut out notch on tensioner so would only need to knock it off by about 4mm but as it's not to far out if I do slacken it off would it risk the belt failing as I'm not removing it, my main consern is damaging the seals with it being over tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 There is possibility that if you move it that much it could fail. IMHO, your best bet is to get it to an independant garage. Its cheaper to pay them an hours labour just to tighten it up, than to reep the costly repair bills later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinny Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Good point thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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