1 Lucky Texan Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 was a new tensionner installed? also, if either the old or new tensioner were re-compressed too quicly, they can be destroyed inside. They mush be compressed EXTREMELY SLOWLY - over many minutes. also, do any of the pulleys wobble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subimp91 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 was a new tensionner installed? also, if either the old or new tensioner were re-compressed too quicly, they can be destroyed inside. They mush be compressed EXTREMELY SLOWLY - over many minutes. also, do any of the pulleys wobble? I guess thats what caused it then. compressed the tensioner too fast i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 worth taking a close look around in case a mounting bolt for an idler pulley is loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subimp91 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 worth taking a close look around in case a mounting bolt for an idler pulley is loose. Thanks for the help btw just need to order some parts now:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subimp91 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Installed a new tensionner and timed it up. started right away. tested compression, its all good no bad sounds. The vaves cleared the pistons!!! Car is finaly up and running good!! Thanks for the help!! I got lucky this time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrinc Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Awesome! Congratulations. Emily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThosL Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Congratulations on your success. I thought it might end badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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