Author Topic: Don't overtighten belt or this happens! (Read 4632 times)

rallydiesel · « **on:** October 30, 2007, 04:51:52 pm »

This pump had worn bushings from the previous owner overtightening the timing belt. This is the result:

The bore of the pump is worn into by the roller carrier.

:x

Op-Ivy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2007, 12:09:37 am »

Wow I never thought about that. I guess an overtightened belt would have the ability to wear the inside of the pump too, not just the bushings. Thanks for the picture!

g-spec · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2007, 04:46:04 pm »

A belt that is too tight can also break sooner than normal!!!!!

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2007, 05:16:21 am »

yeah my friends broke within 20 minutes due to over tightening

Op-Ivy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2007, 07:39:52 am »

Quote from: "burn_your_money"

yeah my friends broke within 20 minutes due to over tightening

:lol:

myke_w · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:39:29 am »

I'd guess that only happens once the bushing is worn past it's limit, the bushings intended purpose is probably to prevent exactly that from happening.