Thought my timing chain was gone but its bottom pulley rattling

[GAZB]

My Accord had started to me a loudish ticking sound especially when on tickover but cleared when revving the engine up , I first thought it was my timing chain on it way out so I gave it an oil change and it seemed quieter , I drove 100 miles in it on Saturday and luckily just has I got about 3 miles from home it badly started clunking and rattling , I thought the chain had started to wear through the timing cover it was that loud , On inspection ive found it to be the bottom pulley making the clunking banging noises , will this just be a case of replacing the bottom pulley ?

 

[Jon_G]

You might get lucky and it'll just be the 19mm pulley bolt that's come loose ? But, to be cautious, then I guess you should take it off and look for signs of damage on the pulley, keyway, key and bolt.

 

[GAZB]

Don't think the bolts come loose , it looks like the pulley has broken , it's badly wobbling

 

[shab_the_man]

Are you sure its not loose?

 

[Jon_G]

I found the bolt really, really tough to undo. I hope you have better luck... http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/17509-crankshaft-pulley-removal/?hl=breaker

I actually though it was simply a cast one-piece thing, but the high cost would suggest something complex, maybe with some plutonium in it... http://www.lingshondaparts.com/honda_car_parts_selection.php?block_01=17SED01&block_02=E__4600&block_03=608

 

[freddofrog]

the high cost would suggest something complex, maybe with some plutonium in it

Is Iran buying them in large quantities :lol:

 

[GAZB]

The outer part of the pulley looks to be slipping around the middle part , power steering has gone tight because of this , hopefully it will just need a new pulley

 

[Jon_G]

Hopefully!

Given the high cost of a new one, I guess you'll be looking for a second hand replacement?

 

[Flash]

Hi just had this done at my local garage, he could only get the part from Honda(no pattern parts) Cost of Bottom pulley £285+vat, £60 to fit :unsure:

 

[Jon_G]

Well at least that was 100 quid +VAT less than Lings!

 

[SayamaAccord]

Lucky escape.