Where is this metal spacer from? pics included

[leo88]

I did the timing chain job to fix chain rattle so I removed front timing cover and all that jazz but when I was done I saw that I forgot to put int his metal spacer piece looks like a bearing or a big fat washer. I can't figure out where it's from...




Thanks for any help in advance
Leo

edit: sry I forgot to add , it's a ka24e, 1989 240sx

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Looks kinda crusty, so I wouldn't think its from the inside of the engine, so that's good.

[leo88]

Looks kinda crusty, so I wouldn't think its from the inside of the engine, so that's good.

Tell me about it! That would really suck. I am thinking it's from one of the belt pulleys, hmmmm

[AZhitman]

Actually looks more like a manifold bolt spacer (holds the intake or exhaust manifold to the head).

[leo88]

Actually looks more like a manifold bolt spacer (holds the intake or exhaust manifold to the head).

Hey hitman thanks for reply but I did not remove either of those bro

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Actually looks more like a manifold bolt spacer (holds the intake or exhaust manifold to the head).

I was actually thinking the same thing, except I wouldn't imagine they'd be removed (nor do I know if the SOHC has them).

You're right though, looks like a washer that would be found on a bracket for belt driven accessories.

If everything runs fine, eff it. These cars weren't really built where they'd fall apart if 1 washer was missing.

[Harrythook]

You're right though, looks like a washer that would be found on a bracket for belt driven accessories.

Take a look at your belt alignment, and you will see where it goes.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

^Not if the washer is just there for the bolt to sit on. Accessories typically don't face off on washers.

[4444]

It is the front spacer for the AC idler pulley. I replaced the pulley so i know