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I was getting a chirpint form the belt. I found that the waterpump need replaced. I replaced the waerpump and the chirpting noise has still continued for a couple of days. The belt is only about a year old.
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I assume you are replacing the belt and also the waterpump, the waterpump is what tightens the timing belt, it spins in the housing in an oval shaped housing and tightens or loosens the belt, you need to loosen the waterpump bolts and rotate the pump to tighten the timing belt, make sure theres a small amount of slack in the belt after you tighten it, you dont what the belt too tight, you should be able to grab belt and move in and out an inch. heres a diagram to make sure all timing marks are lined up. note if the timing belt is being replaced you really should install a new waterpump and check the timing pulleys. good day.
the waterpump on this car is turned by the timing belt, when you replace the waterpump on this car the timing belt should be replaced no doubt about it, the timing belt must be replaced and also the pulleys checked and if the car have 100,000 miles or more the timing belt pulleys must be replaced. the reason for this is that if for any reason the belt jumps or breakes then engine damage will occur, the pistons will bend the valves and this is very costly, there is no extra labor to do the belt it has to be removed to do the waterpump you would just pay for the parts, for example to do a waterpump it would run about $400.00, then to do it right with a waterpump timing belt and pulleys it would run 500.00,i think its a wise thing to do.this car only uses one pulley that needs replacing so i said pulleys but rather just a pulley that runs in this belt design. good day, heres a few diagrams to help explain how it works.
Squealing is usually an indication of belt wear. Check the underside of the belt for worn or "shiny" spots. If it's worn it's slipping and is most likely not only the cause of the squeal but could impact the charging and cooling systems.
If the belt is in good shape and/or has been replaced recently, it may just need to be tightened. All new belts develop some play after initial installation after they have "broken in". If the belt is in good shape and is tight, the problem most likely lies elsewhere (bad bearing in waterpump or power steering pump, or alternator) I hope you found this post helpful. Best of luck!
Greg
Serpentine belt tightener pulley bearing was bad, made a loud noise. I replaced the pulley (jobber part) and the noise level was reduced enough to notice the waterpump was also making a noise ... more revs = louder noise. I am now replacing the water pump. (approx 60k Miles too).
funny noises are hard to tell and discribe,could be the waterpump noise or a belt noise, or just the starter wine, you really need someone to listen while you start the car to help pinpoint the area
MAGNA 1996 TE you have to pull down all covers of front of motor remove rh wheel and inner plastic protecters to access crank wheel remove crank wheel. rh engine mount and two outer belts lower/lift engine to remove timing belt pulleys ect.remove timing belt to access waterpump lots of labour can email photos if any one needs an idea .of whats involved when replacing water pump. best get a timing belt kit and replace belt ,pulleys as well. then good for 100.0000 kms and plugs as well platium ones by doing on your own can save 800 to 1000 dollars just be carful not to move pulleys on timing belt . good luck i posted this after i had no response .a desiel mechanic guided me though the ordeal a lot of labour for a waterpump it took me 8 hrs straight to do . hope this is useful i didnt need timing kit just belt total cost if you do job $350.00 i got quoted $1500 by mechanic
$25 COOLANT
$300 TIMING BELT KIT OR $100 FOR BELT ALONE
$95( WATER PUMP NON GEN SUPERCHEAP AUTO)( GENUINE MITS $300 TOO MUCH$$$)
$90 PLUGS PLATIUM
$30 OIL
$7 OIL FILTER
$10 GASKET GLUE
I would start by splitting up the drive train to determine if it is accessory, engine or transmission related. There are a number of things that can cause a problem like this. 1) Is the noise louder in drive or reverse. 2) I would start with heat-shields because of your "clank" description. Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter shields and any other you can find under hood or under body. 3) If all is good, check engine and transmission mounts. Make certain none have collapsed, cracked or broken. 4) If all good, remove all accessory drive belts and start engine to see if noise goes away. That's a lot to start with, so let me know what you find and we will go from there. Regards.
Troublkeshoot possible noisy idler pulleys, if they are OK, remove the plastic cobers & check for a noisy timing belt tensioner pulley. Water pumps rarely "whistle"; they grind. But, if you see any evidence of leakage at the weep hole on the water pump impeller shaft, replace the pump regardless. Might as well replace the timing belt whilst you are there, too.
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