5150maxie 0 Posted March 10, 2007 ive not long finished my mi16 service and the cambelt is whinning like a supercharger,the tensioners are set properly.there seems to be more from the exhaust tensioner?does it need adjusting as ive only had it running 3 times?it runs spot on but i m worried that its too tight but it feels ok any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted March 10, 2007 i take it there new tensioners?? is it all the time or when its started from cold? al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5150maxie 0 Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) i take it there new tensioners?? is it all the time or when its started from cold? al yeh sorry they are new tensioners.ive had it ticking over till the fan comes in and all that.it still whines when i rev it but fades at higher revs hot and cold? Edited March 10, 2007 by 5150maxie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_W 3 1 Cars Posted March 10, 2007 It's too tight most probably. They do have a slight whine I find usually anyway, but the difference between it sounding noisy and ok is only a slight different in tension. The exhaust side tensioner adjusts the overall tension the most I find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5150maxie 0 Posted March 10, 2007 It's too tight most probably. They do have a slight whine I find usually anyway, but the difference between it sounding noisy and ok is only a slight different in tension. The exhaust side tensioner adjusts the overall tension the most I find. yeh the whine is more from the back though .would the whine not go wants the belt an tensioners are run in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted March 10, 2007 Theres no such thing as running them in. They won't last long if they are too tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5150maxie 0 Posted March 10, 2007 Theres no such thing as running them in. They won't last long if they are too tight. i think il will slackon the exhaust one a bit .thanks for your advise ill let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_W 3 1 Cars Posted March 10, 2007 I've always found that the inlet side tensioner is on max tension and I just adjust the exhaust side tensioner to set the final tension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5150maxie 0 Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) I've always found that the inlet side tensioner is on max tension and I just adjust the exhaust side tensioner to set the final tension. is it best to undo the bottom mount bolt an top bolt and jack it up to get to the exhaust tensioner? Edited March 10, 2007 by 5150maxie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
