On Jul 11, 4:34 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> sam.lib...@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.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
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Thanks, Tegger,

I will recheck the tension this weekend. I guess I can do it with
only the top belt cover removed?

For the pulley it came off without any problems. Once again I will
look at it this weekend and report back when I am done.

Thanks again,

Sam