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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: rallydiesel on October 30, 2007, 04:51:52 pm

Title: Don't overtighten belt or this happens!
Post by: 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:

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2333000-2333999/2333053_80_full.jpg)

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

 :x

Title: Don't overtighten belt or this happens!
Post by: Op-Ivy 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!

Title: Don't overtighten belt or this happens!
Post by: g-spec on October 31, 2007, 04:46:04 pm

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

Title: Don't overtighten belt or this happens!
Post by: burn_your_money on November 01, 2007, 05:16:21 am

yeah my friends broke within 20 minutes due to over tightening

Title: Don't overtighten belt or this happens!
Post by: Op-Ivy 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:

Title: Don't overtighten belt or this happens!
Post by: myke_w 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.