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I have one question for everyone, does anyone know if you need the timing belt cover cuz, i don't feel like buying the updated one and mine rubs on the belt, the outter edgers are all shiney from rubbing, anyone have an answer for my question?, sorry a lil off topic but thanks in advance
Alan
93 Acura Integra LS 5spd
Horizon Gray Metallic
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Champagne Metallic CC
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I don't know if you can check the idler condition without removing the belt. Try (1) measuring to see if it's detectably off center, (2) trying to wobble it to see if its centerline can be deflected relative to the metal hub inside, (3) maybe listening to it while the engine's running...
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Originally posted by Champagne96GL:
I have one question for everyone, does anyone know if you need the timing belt cover cuz, i don't feel like buying the updated one and mine rubs on the belt, the outter edgers are all shiney from rubbing, anyone have an answer for my question?, sorry a lil off topic but thanks in advance
I removed my cover two years ago adn haven't had a problem without it being on there...
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thanks, i think i'll just go ahead and replace the idler pulley since it's easy to do and doesn't cost a lot, though I believe most of the noise definitely comes from the bad tensioner. belt dressing makes it go away at idle but get worse under throttle.  
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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Originally posted by 96mystiquezetec:
Not over the grooves, but laterally along within the grooves
Both of mine (Contour and Mystique) are really snug...I couldn't slide them if I wanted to.
95 Contour Zetec, ATX (wrecked, sitting in the barn)
95 Mystique Zetec, MTX
2000 Taurus SEL 3.0L Duratec
1994 Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8
1993 Chevy Silverado 4.3 V6
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