Harsh rattle after timing belt job

[streetdsmpwr]

Just finished doing a timing belt job, which included taking the head off to install new cams, valve-springs, and lifters, on my 99 Eclipse GSX. After my buddy and I finished, I drove 5 miles back to my house. Along the way, a very harsh rattle started to develop that I could feel in the steering wheel. It got worse when I turned right, which makes me think it has something to do with the left wheel, which was removed to do the timing belt job(as you guys know). I checked to make sure the lugs were tight, but they were all torqued down properly by my buddy. This leaves me stumped. Anyone have any ideas? Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[brian9397gsx]

Does it rattle just sitting there running? Or is it just driving?

 

[ypnas777]

Your balance shafts might be out of phase

 

[streetdsmpwr]

Does it rattle just sitting there running? Or is it just driving?

Just driving. It got progressively worse as I drove.

Your balance shafts might be out of phase

It feels to be coming more from the wheels or suspension than the engine.

 

[brian9397gsx]

Do you have aftermarket wheels that require a plastic hub centering ring that may of been left off?

 

[streetdsmpwr]

I have Rota Sub-zero's, but I don't recall a plastic hub centering ring. Do you have a picture of one?

 

[brian9397gsx]

I dont, but I know its a pain to get the rim centered right if you do not have one on when installing a rim that requires it. Its a plastic ring that goes over the hub (ring around the axle nut).

 

[streetdsmpwr]

I don't think my wheels have the plastic ring.

 

[romeen]

Maybe double check the timing covers to make sure that they were torqued down properly. If you did any exhaust work check the heat shields too. Also, did you replace the timing tensioner arm/bracket (not referring to the hydraulic auto tensioner)? If not, did you examine it for wear at the spot that the top of the auto tensioner rod contacts it? Excessive wear will look like a divet at that spot.

You may be right about it coming from the suspension but since it started right after the t-belt work I would look at these too.

 

[jimbob_843]

Hows that axle nut on that side? Maybe you guys loosened it up and forgot about it?

 

[streetdsmpwr]

Maybe double check the timing covers to make sure that they were torqued down properly. If you did any exhaust work check the heat shields too. Also, did you replace the timing tensioner arm/bracket (not referring to the hydraulic auto tensioner)? If not, did you examine it for wear at the spot that the top of the auto tensioner rod contacts it? Excessive wear will look like a divet at that spot.

You may be right about it coming from the suspension but since it started right after the t-belt work I would look at these too.

I'm having the car checked out by my mechanic Tuesday, so I'll let him know of these possibilities.