whining sound after t-belt replaced

[slider85]

Had my timing and balance belt replaced today along with a new tensioner and water pump. Anyways, on the drive home I could hear a whining sound, not loud, but noticeable that didn't seem to be there before. Anyone know what it could be? New stuff "breaking-in"? Belt too tight?

Also, I have an open intake with K&N Filter, but I don't think that is the problem.

 

[RossY]

Same thing happened with me. My belt ended up being to tight. I thought it was funny though cuz it sounded kind of like a supercharger whine. I told some kid after i raced him that I had a turbo/supercharger set up. He was like "wow, no wonder you beat me"

 

[slider85]

would that result in any failure of anything? should I get them to re-adjust it or what?

 

[RossY]

it will result in premature failure but its not like your t-belt will explode anytime soon. I would give it a week or so, the belt may just need to stretch a little.

 

[steve]

If they didn't replace the tensioner and idler pulleys they can whine too but you would have heard them before the new belt. If it doesn't quiet down in a day or so take it back and have them recheck the tension.

Steve