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s4k1b
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meaning - if the timing belt is too tight. what happens or what could happen? any ideas?

apart from it snappin!
Adam-D
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it snappin an fucks the engine
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it also before it snaps makes a wineing noise
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hmmm. my engines makin a dodgy ticking noise. could that be due to too much tension?
Mug shot
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its not a gsi by any chance is it??
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nope. 1.4 16v engine
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chnge the oil c id that stops it old thin oil wonth lube the cams aswell as new oil
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done it. no difference. garages r sayin we cant tell ya what it is until we open the engine.

suggestions by garags ahve been

cam belt tension
pulleys/tensioners
water pump
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is it continuos or irregular?
s4k1b
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continuous
Adam-D
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timing gear water pump and scarily cud be a dodgy valve
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oh no dont say that !
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i say jus take it to an engine specialist say a vaux one "not lookers" they are no way speciallists!
if he's an old experianced guy he sud know what it is jus by listen to it
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how tight is your auxiliary drive belt? If its too tight it may cause te engine to make a weird noise as its under too much pressure.
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true u cud have buggered the alternator and its that thats clicking under the pressure.........................................
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its not the alternator checked that by takin the belt off. noise was still there

 
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