Got the car running tonight, but had a little issue. I didn't know what it was at first, but something was tearing up the inside edge of the timing belt. i only ran it a couple minutes, than tore the front cover apart to see what it was. Somehow the little metal plate that goes between the timing belt and balance shaft belt had gotten bent just enough to rub on the edge of the belt.
My question is now, can I still run this belt or should I just get a new one. This one was brand new when installed, so its only had like not even 3 minutes of runtime on it.
Here is a pic of the worst part on the belt I could find. I am just not sure if it would be ok to run. I mean long term wise.
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