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Post by nadir on Jun 21, 2005 19:40:13 GMT -5
hi Guys,
I had my timing belt and tensioner replaced by a local mechanic.
what had happened was the car was coming to a stoplight and then it just shut off... after that, it refused to start. The timing belt was really old on the car so we had it replaced and it fixed the problem.
However, now we get a really loud whining noise ... at first, i figured it was the alternator because as I accelerate, the whining noise gets louder. But, i noticed it gets alot louder when i turn the wheel .. this happens after the car has been running for a while.
Could the mechanic fuck up something while doing the timing belt?? don't wnana drop any more $$ with this guy ... probably hoping to fix it myself.
any ideas ?? THANKS
- nadir
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farqy
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Post by farqy on Jun 22, 2005 16:43:30 GMT -5
he would have to move the power steering and alternator belts out of the way to do the timing belt, so YES, but unless he is a super moron... and you paid him to touch your car???
It may just need tightening, check the play in both belts and if they deflect more than an inch ( I think, check the manual for how far they are supposed to deflect), then adjust accordingly
They could be too tight too, and wearing on the pump or alternator, but not as likely...
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Post by nadir on Jun 25, 2005 13:33:17 GMT -5
Thanks alot .. I'll check that today and see how it looks.
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Post by nadir on Jun 28, 2005 10:39:29 GMT -5
what kind of power steering fluid should I use?
i know there's different kinds based on cars.
thanks
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Post by 4thgenceli on Jun 28, 2005 11:00:08 GMT -5
Usually any kind will work.. even ATF works..( I use that sometimes).
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Post by nadir on Jun 30, 2005 0:31:06 GMT -5
i noticed that the fluid foams after turning the car on and turning the wheel.
what does that mean??
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Leusent
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Post by Leusent on Jul 3, 2005 19:30:49 GMT -5
Just a side note, if the timing belt is on too tight then the car will make a whirring noise. This is probably not your problem, seeing as the noise gets louder when you turn.
Craig
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Post by nadir on Jul 10, 2005 12:51:23 GMT -5
alright, i think im just gonna cut the belt.
Someone from the toyotanation forum suggested I have to crimp off the vacuum lines that go to the PS pump if I want to disable it otherwise the car will run crappy. True?
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86CelicaSt
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Post by 86CelicaSt on Jul 10, 2005 17:11:24 GMT -5
what vacuum lines??? No you dont have to crimp anything.
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Post by nadir on Jul 11, 2005 9:50:17 GMT -5
ok cool.
i cut the belt and the car runs fine without any noises now ... however driving is now a workout!
but thanks for the help guys, this car should last another couple of months.
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farqy
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Post by farqy on Jul 14, 2005 14:34:21 GMT -5
there are two vacuum lines that run from the back of the intake manifold to the power steering pump, for what I am not sure, but if they are open, it creates a bit of a vacuum leak. If they are still hooked to the pump however, they should not be leaking, so don't sweat it.
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