I am helping a friend whose 1999 4-cylinder Camry just started a making really loud knocking, diesel-like noise. It also sounds like the timing belt is flapping against the inside of the timing belt cover. I took the timing belt cover off and found that there is 1.25 inches of free play in the belt. I don't know enough about this engine type (nor does the manual indicate) to know if this is okay. I have a picture showing the free play at http://www.dnsppp.net/nmills/camry.
Re: Does this timing belt have too much free play?
Quote:
Originally Posted by knuck1723
I am helping a friend whose 1999 4-cylinder Camry just started a making really loud knocking, diesel-like noise. It also sounds like the timing belt is flapping against the inside of the timing belt cover. I took the timing belt cover off and found that there is 1.25 inches of free play in the belt. I don't know enough about this engine type (nor does the manual indicate) to know if this is okay. I have a picture showing the free play at http://www.dnsppp.net/nmills/camry.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Niles
The number 1 idler pulley should have both a bolt adjustment and internal spring adjustment to keep the belt tight.
If you two don't know what you are doing, you need a service manual.
__________________ '07 Japanese XLE I4 (Heated Leather, VSC, Mats), Dual Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Mudguards, Modified Front/Rear Emblems, Lip Spoiler, MTEC 4,750 K High, H9 Low and Fogs, Painted Fogs, Chrome (GS300 Wheels, Pillars, Hybrid Grille, Lower Grille, Trunk Accent, Door Handles), Wood Steering Wheel, Red Out LED Tail lights, Eyelids, 19MM Rear Sway Bar, Front Strut Bar, LED Signal-Heated-Power Folding Mirrors
Does this timing belt have too much free play?
Linear Mode
