New time belt too tight

1994 HONDA CIVIC
17,000 MILES
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LAURAJOHNSON3HJ
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The car listed above is the LX model with a 1.5 engine. Just changed the time belt, however it seems too tight. is it expected with a new belt? It sounds loud?
May 25, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Before we get started can you provide engine information? I've attached a picture below.
Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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May 25, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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LAURAJOHNSON3HJ
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No it did not answer my ?
May 25, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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LAURAJOHNSON3HJ
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It is 1.5 with 16 valves.
May 25, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, again.

Here is the procedure to properly tension your cars timing belt. I've attached two pictures below.
Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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May 25, 2019 at 11:31 PM
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