1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL TIMING BELT..PLEASE HELP!

1992 HYUNDAI
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GH
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Hi we put a new timing belt on but had trouble with the tensioner..one side on right where bolt goes thru got chewed up, so we ground it down a bit on engine block..now tensioner seems slightly cocked, and the BELT is walking off the cam shaft TOWARD the engine..what can be done to fix this?? PLEASE respond thanks
Jul 15, 2007 at 10:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The problem is the bolt isn't going in straight. You need to have the threads repaired so it will mount straight.
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The problem is the bolt isn't going in straight. You need to have the threads repaired so it will mount straight. You may have to have it done by a machine shop based on how bad it is.
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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