Subject	I am aware of 5 causes to the timing drift
Posted by	Zvil (FL) on March 21, 2013 at 1:34 PM
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In Reply To	explain how the timing belt can drift after a fresh 120k? posted by LJZTT on March 21, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Message	1) the tensioner failed/ was not set properly 2) the bearings on the timing pulleys or the studs which they are attached to failed and allowed the belt to lose tension (if you want peace of mind get these studs) 3) one or more of the camshafts jammed momentarily 4) the T-belt got soaked with oil or antifreeze and it became soft/stretched 5) if you run your timing belt without the covers, a rock or other road debris lodged itself between the gear and the belt and either stretched or jumped the T-belt *disclaimer*: all that I say may be true or I may be completely wrong and I accept that.... please, it is your duty as another person on the internet to impolitely tell me how wrong I am :) "The dreaded 2nd windshiled wiper swipe when you turn it off its almost like tis showing you that it's boss, and it doesn't have to stop when you tell it to :("-College Boy (discussion on ptu relocation) "No good reason to put it there anyway. -Bernie (NoVA) False -vorpalZ False. -Bernie (NoVA) You're correct, there are 3 good reasons -vorpalZ False. -Bernie (NoVA) Wow, right again, just remembered another, make that 4 -vorpalZ" XD
Follow Ups	Ok, so my timing belt is "off"...........options? - LJZTT 10:47:00 03/21/13 food for thought - Zvil (FL) 11:05:58 03/21/13 you didnt read the post did you? (n/m) - LJZTT 11:42:18 03/21/13 lol yes I did - Zvil (FL) 11:59:26 03/21/13 explain how the timing belt can drift after a fresh 120k? - LJZTT 12:39:01 03/21/13 Tensioner not set properly - ChrisMedaris 12:48:13 03/21/13 anything else? - LJZTT 12:59:08 03/21/13 you can put the belt on with all the marks lining up and - ChrisMedaris 13:02:54 03/21/13 do I remember step by step what I did and didnt do - LJZTT 13:23:50 03/21/13 Hi, I'm a little bit lost on this.... - Medallion Man 13:02:25 03/21/13 I cant remember where the CAS was at immediately after - LJZTT 13:28:20 03/21/13 FYI (for future) PTU loop = +10 more degrees of advance - evan_aggie 00:21:55 03/22/13 I am aware of 5 causes to the timing drift - Zvil (FL) 13:34:50 03/21/13 then timing belt jumps should always result in timing that - LJZTT 18:21:54 03/21/13 skipping T-belt will only advance the timing - Zvil (FL) 20:38:14 03/21/13 then this cant be my problem - LJZTT 13:25:27 03/22/13 Have you removed the CAS and looked at the teeth for wear? - Woody75 (Denver) 15:44:39 03/21/13 yes, I remembered your post where you came across this - LJZTT 18:18:32 03/21/13 Just something to think about ... - Xteam300TT (South Tx ) 22:17:57 03/21/13 *this* (n/m) - evan_aggie 10:41:39 03/22/13 car runs like absolute crap with CAs in middle - LJZTT 13:27:22 03/22/13 No, it won't cause damage. - TriniTT 11:30:59 03/22/13 update........ - LJZTT 13:31:14 03/22/13 There IS only one way for the CAS to go on - Zvil (FL) 16:03:12 03/22/13 Once you check timing with a light and teeth count>> - ZUL8TR 10:09:29 03/24/13
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