Timing belt rubbing problem!! please help!

[icemhan_21]

So i swapped this ca18det into my s13 and i just got it running and the only problem is that the timing belt is rubbing on the timing belt cover. I have adjusted the belt countless times and putting it very far back on the pulleys and tensioners but for some reason after about a min of it running, it suddenly would rub against the timing belt cover again i don't really know what i have been doing wrong. The belt is brand new. Please help me as i have been waiting to drive this car for so long but i still can't because this problem is holding me back!

[ca18detgabby]

check out your FAQ. I would think your belt guide down by the crank pulley isnt in place, or not in place properly.

[mbmbmb23]

Do you have the metal protective ring that goes behind the crank pulley gear installed?

[icemhan_21]

check out your FAQ. I would think your belt guide down by the crank pulley isnt in place, or not in place properly.

i dont think that i saw any guide that you guys are saying. anybody got a pic of it?

is it on this picture?


Modified by icemhan_21 at 8:58 PM 11/15/2009

[aaronscomp]

wen i first turned my ca18det over the front cover shreded the belt i had to replace it make sure u have like all the bolts in the front cover and they are tight

[icemhan_21]

ok i just now found what im missing! i dont have this pieces circled red on the picture below. anybody has one for sale? or can i just use a big spacer to replace this? oh and i also got an rb25 sitting in my garage so can i just use the one from the rb25 since these motors are basically the same?


Modified by icemhan_21 at 9:34 PM 11/15/2009

[dattodude]

I know you couldn't use a CA20 one.. but an RB one might be the same diameters. Definitely worth a try, and definitely the cause of your problem.

[float_6969]

I seriously doubt they are the same diameter. Just go order them from Nissan.

[ca18detgabby]

I seriously doubt they are the same diameter. Just go order them from Nissan.

word.

a CA18DE one should work too I would think. I doubt they are that expensive anyway.

[float_6969]

Yup, same stuff as a Pulsar.

[icemhan_21]

thanks for all your help guys! i got it fixed!! i used the one on my rb and it sure does fit!

[Liquid_Neon]

better be the same for pulsars... i put those in my det block from my de block... haha!!