timing tensioner pointers

[jlimon]

I have a very important question. Do the pointer marks on the timing belt tensioned have to remain on each other while the car is running or can they be off each other. Im getting a rattling noise after I changed out the timing belt. I took the top cover off and noticed the marks weren't matching during idle and advanced speed. Can anyone help????

[petrified.rabbit]

What do you mean exactly? if you set it back to top dead center, do they line up?

[jlimon]

Ok this is what i did. I installed the timing belt using the correct installation process. after turing the crank twice i did the final adjustment. however, i proceeded to install the crank and drive belt with out installing the timing belt cover( this exposed the timing belt and all the other goodies). Now i started the car. I shined a light on the tensioner and noticed that the pointer was way off the mark ( I know that tension on belt may very slightly bassed on increased/decrease of idle speed) however this change was accessive. were talking about a 1/4 inch high tension (near notch, right of pointer) the vehicle started making rattle noises.
I shut the car off and notice that the tensioner pointer was stuck on the notch. ( I tested it twice). Now i readjusted the alignment again this time the pointers stayed on top of each other. But because of the issues does this mean I've got a bad tensioner????
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