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UPDATE!!
Well steve got it on the lift, and found out that the balance shaft belt, got something caught in it, and was shredding the belt. So all is good. I should have her back by monday or tuesday. :banana:

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wow nice save!

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Yea makes sense now that I think about it. I just can't wait to get her back and start finding some parts.

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It didn't hurt the timing belt did it? If not, you got lucky!

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From what steve said, it was only the bs belt that got chewed up

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sounds like something i had happen when a bolt fell down my timing belt cover and started tearing up a belt

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From what I have heard, that's pretty much the same deal. I think u-pull has a couple maroon 1gb's, so I will have to make a trip for some pieces as soon as I get it back.

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Well, got it done, it was a bolt that fell down in there and chewed up the BS belt, only made a few small nicks on the outside of the timing belt, no big deal. It still makes the noise, albeit it much less, and only on decel. Driving it, it's perfectly fine. I'm stumped on this one. Shane?

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Wow, you definitely dodged a bullet man! Good luck with it when you get it back.

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looks like i should have come in here a little sooner, sorry. Sounds like my belt took more of a beating though
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Its still making noise? Is it as loud as it was the other day? Hmm

edit:could it possibly be the rear balance shaft that is actually creating the noise now? I have heard when they go out, they can make some noise. It looked as if the last time I drove it, that there was no oil pressure problems or anything so idk....I'm at a loss.

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It's a lot quieter now, only noticeable on decel in gear. Oil pressure is fine, and it runs great, so I'm not sure at this point, this isn't something I've seen before, and that's a rarity with these cars.

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Thats weird, when you rev in nuetral, does it make the noise still? Give me a holler tomorrow. If you're at the shop, I'd like to stop by and see it.

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Remove that BS crap and turn the hydro tensioner into a manual, then inspect the stock crankpulley for separation between the dampener.

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Yea I saw the timing belt before I left, just a little line on it, not nearly as bad as that.

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It's not the dampener.

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So now its just noise, in gear, in deccel? Or is there still noise in nuetral? I guess I will find out, I get her back today.

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So....I picked the car up, was heading home, the noise was only happening when the car was creating vacuum or towards the top of 1st. As I was driving it home, it started to bog down, then died. It won't start now, its definately getting fuel, I can smell it, but I don't think its getting spark....I'm just gonna wait untill tomorrow and putz around with it.

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I really hate it when things like this happen. Just keep your head up!

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That car just does not wanna go home with you. That sucks man! I hope you get it figured out.