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1G Sounds like something is rubbing the timing cover.

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stackattack1992

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Jul 14, 2008
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Have a 1990 Eagle talon tsi Awd just installed new timing belts components ran perfect until I put timing cover on and new accessory belts sounds like the timing cover is rubbing is this common?
 
Have a 1990 Eagle talon tsi Awd just installed new timing belts components ran perfect until I put timing cover on and new accessory belts sounds like the timing cover is rubbing is this common?
Nope. Double check your work. Make sure the cover is on correctly. Ensure your harmonic balancer isn't separated.
 
Check to be sure that your water pump belt & pulley are not rubbing against the timing cover. I had trouble finding a cover that had not been cut up due to improper installation.
 
When I did my first T-belt, and changed out all the accessory belts, they would squeal as things warmed up. I think I mostly traced it to alt & ps belts needed tightening. It's a bummer that a belt tension gauge is a pretty pricey item for the infrequent use it gets.
Not saying this is what you've got. Depends on the rubbing sound, I suppose. I would think you could turn the crank by hand and listen for actual cover rubbing noise. Do your covers look warped?
 
I have a few broken ones I can send you. I had to get a black OEM one because the silver is NLA, and even the black is around $100, depending on seller. The plastic likes to crack around the bolt sleeve. The clear, aftermarket ones are probably a decent option at this point, though I'm personally not a fan of the look.
 
I have a few broken ones I can send you. I had to get a black OEM one because the silver is NLA, and even the black is around $100, depending on seller. The plastic likes to crack around the bolt sleeve. The clear, aftermarket ones are probably a decent option at this point, though I'm personally not a fan of the look.
Looks like Mitsubishi parts direct has it for $120 plus the seal for the inside
 
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