car makes buzzing sound around 2000 rpm

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by 2stepme, Jan 24, 2005.

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    2stepme Guest

    First let me say that my car has issues. Recently the crank sensor
    broke. I took it to a mechanic. The mechanic felt that the sensor was
    broken because a couple of gears had worn and caused the pulley to rub
    up against the sensor. Getting to the point... The timing belt was
    replaced along with the crankshaft seal, crank sensor a gear, the
    timing gear and a belt. The car runs OK except as the engine passes
    2000 rpm it makes a buzzing sound. If you hold the rpm at 1950 the
    sound is constant. It is more noticeable as the rpm decreases but it
    is noticeable in both directions. There also seems to be a vibration
    that I can feel in the steering wheel when the car is running above
    2000 rpm. This vibration was not present before the repair.

    Some time back I had the timing belt replaced by another mechanic and
    as I recall I had a similar problem. After an adjustment the problem
    was fixed.

    Could anyone tell me what kind of adjustment would fix the problem or
    what might cause the problem.

    Thanks so much for the help ... Michael
     
    2stepme, Jan 24, 2005
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    2stepme Guest

    The car is a 1996 Honda Accord 2.2L 4 cylinder
     
    2stepme, Jan 25, 2005
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    2stepme Guest

    The car is a 1996 Honda Accord 2.2L 4 cylinder.
     
    2stepme, Jan 25, 2005
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    Al Reynolds Guest

    In which case they all make the buzzing sound.
    It's nearer 1800 rpm than 2000 and it's a known
    issue on these cars. There was a "buzz kit" available
    but it tended to only work for a few months. Honda
    maintained that the buzz was not causing any
    mechanical problems so wouldn't fix it free.

    Do a google groups search on "buzz kit" for more
    info.

    HTH,
    Al
     
    Al Reynolds, Jan 25, 2005
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    2stepme Guest

    I was thinking that it had something to do with the installation of the
    timing belt. Is it possible that a belt that is to tight could cause
    such a problem? Is it possible to put the belt on say one tooth off
    and it still work, but cause this problem? I did not have the problem
    before the maintenance was done on the car.

    Thanks again ... Michael
     
    2stepme, Jan 25, 2005
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    2stepme Guest

    I was thinking that it had something to do with the installation of the
    timing belt. Is it possible that a belt that is to tight could cause
    such a problem? Is it possible to put the belt on say one tooth off
    and it still work, but cause this problem? I did not have the problem
    before the maintenance was done on the car.

    Thanks again ... Michael
     
    2stepme, Jan 25, 2005
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