IX Engine idle noise (belt?) (video)
#707
I already received mine and it is not painted. There seems to be some protective oil on it, so it would need to be cleaned and degreased before painting. Honestly, it doesn't look too bad and I probably won't bother painting it.
#712
Thanks I'll order it, I hope this solves my squeak squeak problem, it's EXTREMELY loud.
#713
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When was your timing belt last changed? I would order the full timing kit from STM and the bracket and do it all. The timing belt and everything has to come off to get the bracket swapped anyways so may as well do it all while it's out. Extra $600 bucks now (cost of the timing kit for a 9 with a water pump + shipping from STM) or a full timing job later
#714
On mine I had this noise when I bought it and the guy said he just did a timing belt and balance shift belt on it..
I replaced my cams and redid the timing with the gates belts and found the balance shaft idler pulley was on the wrong way. The lip is supposed to be on the outside of the belt he had it on the inside and it was causing the balance shaft belt to rub the motor.
After putting it back together all noise gone and it sounded EXACTLY like the noise in the video!.
Hope it helps someone else in the future.
I replaced my cams and redid the timing with the gates belts and found the balance shaft idler pulley was on the wrong way. The lip is supposed to be on the outside of the belt he had it on the inside and it was causing the balance shaft belt to rub the motor.
After putting it back together all noise gone and it sounded EXACTLY like the noise in the video!.
Hope it helps someone else in the future.
#718
Hi my 05 evo9 have some metal to metal knocking sound coming from serpentine tensioner when at low rpm (letting go clutch at 1st gear) last few weeks ago. I got the belt and serpentine tensioner last week and the sound is gone for few days. But the sound come back after 3 days later. The sound is like the belt is slapping the serpentine tensioner at low rpm, 700-800 and wont make any noise which normal driving. Normally only appear at 1st gear when let go clutch. Anyone have this problem before?