Author Topic: Need some help - 97 AAZ 1.9 TB tracking issue (update) (Read 8888 times)

Black Smokin' Diesel · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:46:14 pm »

If it's the same as with my 1.6TD, the intermediate shaft pulley can't be installed backwards as the hole in the pulley and the shaft are tapered. Whatever you do, DO NOT use the intermediate shaft pulley that has edges on it. If your belt is tracking, it will litterally cut thru the timing belt. Ask how I know... I just replaced my IS pulley with one that doesn't have edges because it was cutting the belt.

In my case, I carefully looked at the pulleys and found out my injection pump pulley wasn't perfectly aligned with the others. First I torqued down the IP mounting bolts. It was a bit better but still tracked. I had to remove the IP's pulley, reinstall it and torque it to 33lb-ft. It fixed the problem. The pump's bearing wasn't worn.

ricosuave · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2007, 08:52:14 pm »

well, it is just a theory, i dont know myself.

any other aaz owners want to chime in?

appt for monday, not tomorrow...

houseofdiesel · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2007, 10:22:47 am »

The intermediate shaft pulley can be installed backwards, but it will rub with the timing belt cover or bolts for the seal carrier and make a big racket as soon as you run the car...I have made that mistake and you know right away. It moves the pulley closer to the engine, not further away I think.

ricosuave · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2007, 09:36:55 pm »

thanks for all the input

nothing has changed as of yet - the belt has not moved at all towards the passenger side

im just keeping a close eye on it before it goes into the shop.

i suppose it is possible that the first belt going was just bad luck.

ill keep you all updated...

tylernt · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2007, 11:04:21 pm »

I guess I didn't save the file, but I have a pic that shows a massive 1/8" gap between the side IP bracket and the front IP bracket. There *is* a significant amount of play in the brackets. By sliding my front bracket over and then "bending" (well, not so much actual bending but more gentle persuading) the side bracket over to match, I was able to solve my TB tracking issue... though it did require removal of the pump.