sam.libman@gmail.com wrote in news:1184194326.754127.43970
@m37g2000prh.googlegroups.com:

> 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.
>



Check timing belt and balancer belt tension. Might be too tight.



> 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?


Not likely.


>
> 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.



How did you remove it? You may have bent it.

Is it fully seated? It can wobble if it's not on all the way.

Did it come off on you after installation?



> So I rented a torque wrench from Autozone and planning to torque the
> pulley to the correct torque this weekend (181 ft/lb).


Egad, they're tight these days...


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



Check the belt tension. Too tight and the belt will snap and so will your
wallet.



>
> 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.
>


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