timing belt

[juan escobar]

I recently bought my 1995 164 LS the engine was destroyed before when the last owner broke the timing belt coming back from Vegas to LA. After fixing the engine the mechanic told the owner that the timing belt will need to be adjusted in 3000 thousand miles. It has been 1500 miles since all the engine was fixed. I called the mechanic and He told me I should have adjusted the timing belt already. I am confused when do you need to have the timing belt reajusted?
Thank you for your help
J. Pamino

[sjmst]

I have heard this too. Here is a good thread on it.

Timing Belt new, but not tight? Help!

[BlackAlfa]

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Originally Posted by sjmst I have heard this too. Here is a good thread on it. Timing Belt new, but not tight? Help!

[juan escobar]

Dear Members:

I have a 1995 164 lS
Yesterday I checking the fan (car getting a little hot) When I noticed the plug that connects it to the base of the fan was partially melted. I realized the Fan is not working at all because of this . I don't know what to do.Any help how to fix this problem will be really apreciated
J. Pazmino

[Alfissimo Int.]

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Originally Posted by juan escobar Dear Members: I have a 1995 164 lS Yesterday I checking the fan (car getting a little hot) When I noticed the plug that connects it to the base of the fan was partially melted. I realized the Fan is not working at all because of this . I don't know what to do.Any help how to fix this problem will be really apreciated J. Pazmino

[Michael Smith]

Timing Belt must NOT be adjusted. It is to be installed as per the specified procedure and the automatic tensioner keeps the adjustment within spec for the life of the belt. An inspection after a few thousand miles might be useful, especially if the install was done by a mechanic who thinks these belts can be installed and then adjusted later. The purpose of the inspection would be to see if the belt was done correctly for purposes of suing the mechanic who didn't do so, before the limitation period expires! If the timing belt is out of adjustment a NEW timing belt and tensioner should be installed by someone who knows what he's doing IMMEDIATELY the fault is found. The accessory belt can be inspected and the tension re-set and since this is often replaced when the T Belt is done perhaps this is the belt the mechanic actually meant.