It is hard to describe a sound but that what I hear: a very loud
roaring sound that develops after 2000 rpm. Sometimes it sounds like
a tractor trailer.

It all started after the timing belt replacement.

I know I am guilty: I bought OEM timing belt but stop short on buying
OEM balancer belt. I bought the cheapest for 10 dollars vs. dealer's
25. May it cause the noise?

I did not torque the pulley right (did not have torque wrench at the
time).

When I look at the pulley it looks like it wobbles a little. No more
than 1mm.
So I rented a torque wrench from Autozone and planning to torque the
pulley to the correct torque this weekend (181 ft/lb).

Will it help me to get rid of noise or should I live with it till the
next belt replacement?

99 Accord LX with 74,000 miles. The car is 96 month old and the
maintenance schedule calls for timing belt replacement at 84 months.

Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated!


Sam