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Recently, I swapped the original water pump that had been in my '83 NA for the later-model upgraded pump.
I bought the rail and larger timing belt idle roller that were necessary to convert the car over from the older pump and installed everything with no issues.
When I was tensioning the belts, I noticed that the balance belt is contacting the water pump roller pretty firmly. I haven't started the engine yet, as I'm scared that this could cause the balance belt to jump and snap.
Is this the case? I wasn't able to find any other threads that discussed a problem like this. Is it even something I should be worried about?
Are you tightening the balance shaft belt by turning the adjustment nut clockwise (when facing he motor)?
Peter
Thank you, as, after looking at it again, I realized i had turned the eccentric roller counter clockwise. Still, after readjusting and re-tightening the belt, it doesn't seem to be contacting anymore but is very, very close. I ended up taking my chances and running the engine for a few seconds (as it currently doesn't have any coolant in it) and everything seemed fine. As the belt stretches out, I'll keep an eye on it.
01-09-2017, 10:02 PM
Balance Belt Contacting Water Pump Roller (Help!)
