Timing belt, tight in one side, little loose in the other side.

[Kharl]

Hello.

 

Just inspecting the car i found that the timing belt is tight between  the pump and cam pulley, but it is loose etween the pump and water pump.

 

Please check the  video.

 

https://youtu.be/FvvEGtc-4Qw

 

Is this OK?

Edited 28 August, 2021 by Kharl

[sepulchrave]

That's the tight side when the engine is running.

[Kharl]

1 hour ago, sepulchrave said:

That's the tight side when the engine is running.

So, is it ok?

 

[Kharl]

Is it safe to drive like that?

[Kharl]

1 hour ago, Kharl said:

Is it safe to drive like that?

I have another question.

Doing a general revision of the work the mechanic did.. one of the three bolts of the injection pump NEEDED JUST A LITTLE BIT OF TORQUE,Just a little bit.

I did it and everything alright...

 

 

That was last night (yesterday)

 

Today, i do notice the car idling with 0.4L per 100km instead of 0.3...anything to do?

[paulkennedy]

The belt is fine how did you tighten up the bolt? torque wrench or gudentite?

[KenONeill]

17 hours ago, Kharl said:

Is this OK?

Your test is invalid. You only actually test free play on the longest run, but that does look OK yes.

[Kharl]

15 hours ago, paulkennedy said:

The belt is fine how did you tighten up the bolt? torque wrench or gudentite?

Which bolt, the tensioner? 

Only up to the mark 

14 hours ago, KenONeill said:

Your test is invalid. You only actually test free play on the longest run, but that does look OK yes.

What other part i should test too?