Frank_Jaeger
10-12-2012, 03:54 PM
I replaced my frayed power steering belt on my KA24DE, and on startup I started to have some disgusting noise. I used page 8 of the FSM under MA and only touched the two 14mm bolts (loosen and adjusting).
I've tried loosening and tightening the belt (from about 1/2in to 5mm deflection) in steps and it hasn't helped. How could I have fucked something so simple up :picardfp:?
Inspecting the pulley bracket, everything is tight and shouldn't be a problem. There're no obvious obstructions.
Here's a video. The sound is worse IRL.
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I've read about belt tensioners making this noise when they go bad. Is that what this sounds like? My pulley system worked perfectly before this, I was just replacing the worn belt.
EDIT: I handcranked the engine to help the belt on originally, but in retrospect I did it the wrong way. I'm reading this can cause the timing to jump. Does it sound like I'm having valve / piston contact?
I've tried loosening and tightening the belt (from about 1/2in to 5mm deflection) in steps and it hasn't helped. How could I have fucked something so simple up :picardfp:?
Inspecting the pulley bracket, everything is tight and shouldn't be a problem. There're no obvious obstructions.
Here's a video. The sound is worse IRL.
L8TnMISzC5g
I've read about belt tensioners making this noise when they go bad. Is that what this sounds like? My pulley system worked perfectly before this, I was just replacing the worn belt.
EDIT: I handcranked the engine to help the belt on originally, but in retrospect I did it the wrong way. I'm reading this can cause the timing to jump. Does it sound like I'm having valve / piston contact?