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[dbug]

The tension should be checked after the first turning over of the crank. It may well have moved due to slack being taken up in the belt in which case  you will need to adjust it again.

If you have odd noises coming from the cam belt area I would not run the engine until you've stripped it back down and checked it.

Kevin

Absolutely spot on!!

[Kevin Wood]

The tension should be checked after the first turning over of the crank. It may well have moved due to slack being taken up in the belt in which case  you will need to adjust it again.

If you have odd noises coming from the cam belt area I would not run the engine until you've stripped it back down and checked it.

Kevin

Thanks, this is my job for the weekend. Been using a hire car for the last couple of weeks so I'm hoping I can get it fixed.

Worth double checking the timing is still spot on while you're there. If the belt has been a little slack it may have jumped a tooth. I suspect the knocking is the tensioner rattling against its' stop.

Kevin

[chrisdb]

The tension should be checked after the first turning over of the crank. It may well have moved due to slack being taken up in the belt in which case  you will need to adjust it again.

If you have odd noises coming from the cam belt area I would not run the engine until you've stripped it back down and checked it.

Kevin

Thanks, this is my job for the weekend. Been using a hire car for the last couple of weeks so I'm hoping I can get it fixed.

Worth double checking the timing is still spot on while you're there. If the belt has been a little slack it may have jumped a tooth. I suspect the knocking is the tensioner rattling against its' stop.

Kevin

Thanks Kevin, that's a good thought. The timing is going to be the first thing that I'll check - I'm really hoping it is the problem. Will give an update on Saturday.