Civic-EG.com Forum 3.3.1

- Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:34 pm #200315 Hello,

I bought a 1995 civic and the engine whines. The whine is realted to the RPMs. When I bought it they said they just had a new tmining belt installed. I suspect that I need to ajdust the tension on the belt and the whine will go away.

So how do I know how tight to get the tensioner? Also can I adjust the tension without taking off the crankshaft pulley (and all the other stuff attached)?

Thanks,

G

- Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:18 pm #200344 you dont have to take the crank pulley off

you gotta pop out one of the little rubber plugs on the timing belt cover get the engine at top dead center and put a breaker bar on the crank pulley after you loosen the tensioner then turn it so far then tighten the tensioner up

thats a very rough description so dont try and do it fallowing anything I say.

95 Civic Coupe DX - d15b7 - some mods nothing crazy - My 5th EG
98 Jeep Cherokee 2 door - little lift with 31s 4.0 5 speed
77 Chevrolet C10 - Mild 350/350 combo - lowered a little

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- Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:40 pm #200514 Yeah, basically you need to brace the crank pulley and then tighten it to the torque spec.