What did I do wrong if I changed my timing belt and now it will not go on tight?

Answer by  jkjk19 (134)

Did you route the belt correctly and did you put the tensioner in correctly. Is the tensioner a manual tensioner or self adjusting?

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

It sounds like something might have happened to the tensioner. IT may need to be checked or replaced before it will take out the slack.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

There is only one way to install a timing belt typically. If it has slack either the tensioner got stuck when the old one was removed or you got the wrong belt. Double check to make sure you have the correct belt then make sure that you are routing it exactly the same way.

Answer by  Allstar (2071)

Most likely, you've used the wrong belt. Compare it to the old one. You might also want to check the tensioner, if equipped.

Answer by  Robin (149)

The timing belt must be taunt. Thus, this installation is unacceptable. Check the route the belt follows. It should be the same as before you began. Verify the part number.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

They could have sold you the wrong belt. The best thing to do is to make sure that the belts are the same legnth.