Just replaced the timing belt on my 93 accord. Used OEM belts, seals,
and a GMB water pump. Car has 215k and is the second timing belt. All
seems well except for a rapid ticking sound which seems to be coming
from within the timing belt upper cover. Ticking noise goes away when
the car is warm, and returns when the car is started cold. Wonder if
it might be the belt too loose? Tighened everything like the service
manual suggested, (three teeth counter clockwise, tighten tension bolt)
Seems to run just fine, but am wondering what the ticking noise is.
Kind of sounds like maybe slack in the belt is hitting the upper cover,
but if it were that loose, I thought it would jump a tooth. I do not
believe it is valve noise. Any suggestions?
Thanks.