Timing belt rubbing the tensioner

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VDubbinIt
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Re: Timing belt rubbing the tensioner

Post by VDubbinIt »

Would there be other signs of clutch failure? Also, after driving it yesterday and paying more attention to it, I did notice it seems to get more noticeable as the car warms up. While first driving it when it's cold it's barely there. It also is not a continuous sound, it cuts off and on (you really have to be listening to tell). Maybe I'll try to record it.
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Re: Timing belt rubbing the tensioner

Post by CalAltaDubber »

Another symptom is you will feel the clutch slipping as you drive.
Phil

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