Noise Inside Lower Timing Cover

[IHateHacks]

Supramacist what is all this talk about nuts? Mr. Nickleye is talking about the crank timing sprocket, not the crank pulley. I think you know this, but I'm just making sure. The crank timing sprocket is cogged and the timing belt rides on it. The crank pulley, well, you know what THAT is. There are no nuts holding any of these on.

He just spot welded the "washer" back on the sprocket. Yes, not the best thing to do, but no need to insult his intelligence with that 85 IQ remark. I'm sure he did a quality job, he is a master ASC mechanic after all, or at least thats what he claims . I would have just waited and bought a new one, but hey, thats me.

As far as soaking a timing belt in dish soap, thats a big NO NO. Nothing is suppost to get on a timing belt, not even pure water. I would just throw it away, they last a good 60-100K miles if no sand, oil or water gets on them and a new one is only $40 from the dealer anyway. I only pay $29 for new toyota timing belts