Hi,

 

The dealer just replaced our timing belt and the car has been pinging ever since. Seems to only happen under heavy load. Any ideas ?

 

Thanks,

Paul

I know already the question that's running through your head, and my answer to it is probably yes. They probably timed it off a notch or maybe the tensioner is a bit weak and let the belt skip, but if the car started pinging right after the belt change, then that seems like more than a coincidence. Take it back and tell them to see what they can do to fix it, and you shouldn't hafta pay for it either.

Ditto!! And don't wait: as little as 3 teeth off on the timing belt can cause valves to bend!

 

Emily

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