Recent content by C.T.B.B.

I tried 2008 CX7 sub-models Sport FWD, Touring AWD and Grand Touring AWD. All listed nothing smaller than 18" I am trying to go to a 17" wheel.

I'm wondering what other vehicles people have tried using for the Tire Rack site that have similar factory wheel specs as an 07 Speed3 but with 17" diameter. I tried using the regular 3 5 door but it doesn't show any wheels with over a 7.5 inch width. I know the 04 Acura TL Auto has the 5x114...

I've been reading through threads trying to find an answer to a fitment Q, appears the 17" wheel guys have been following this thread a little. How about 235/45 on 17X8 w/43 offset? Currently no roll, no drop, factory everything. Pretty sure 225 would fit fine but would like to get that extra...

Whatever happened to those pictures? Searching 17" wheel info, ready to bite on 18x8's with Hancook 235/40's but want the performance of the 17's more than I want the appearance of the 18's. I'm pushin 50 and guess the rubber band look for tires never grew on me. Good chance I'll cross or track...

Very interesting about the TSB, I'd checked my Alldata system and didn't see anything. Do you have a publication date or TSB number? I'd really like to see what it all says, I'll look for it here too. Do you know why they went to a smaller washer? I don't recall having any alignment issues when...

Sorry, I haven't checked this for a while, didn't mean to leave anyone hanging. No pics, my bad, hadn't intended to make a how to, just started writing. If you need em, open your hood and take some, it's all right there staring at you, at least as much as most other serp belt setups you see...

Agreed, it's all in the tolerances, which is where I wonder how something with a .00005 machining tolerance is going to 'wear in". I could see if we were talking about connecting rod bearings with an oil clearance of .0011"-.0020", there could be some wear factor to consider, but with a...

I've read through this thread a time or two and have yet to determine what it is on these pump internals that can be "breaking in" and not only changing its' operation, but changing a it substantially. A few comments that maybe someone will clear up my misconceptions on... How can anything be...

Nope, that's the only option, live fast, die young. (nailbyt) Actually, you can probably access the bolt for the tensioner pulley from the right inner fender, but my car is out getting the windows tinted today so I can't verify that. I will, however, check it tomorrow. Should be able to put...

Rut Roh.. my bad.... Just inspected the tensioner pulley a little closer after my last post, the pulley is molded around and encompasses the outermost edge of the bearing so any attempt at removal will result in destruction of the pulley, regardless of how carefully you set up the press. And...

Just an update regarding the bearing on the tensioner pulley... Found the old pulley, dug it out of the trash, but found it. The idler pulley is metal, pressing bearing in and out pretty straight forward. The tensioner pulley is plastic. Not so straight forward. Short and simple, the bearing is...

Just trying to help out where I have something to share. Liquidflem, you get yours put in today? How'd it go? Did it fix the noise?

It's really difficult to tell if your noise is from the idler or tensioner bearings from the video, but if it's coming from the belt area it very well could be. Try the screwdriver trick to the ear, but be careful so as to not get your head sliced off. Very bad ju-ju. Glad I could be of some...

Bump. Any update?

Finals should be over by now... did this every get fixed to your satisfaction, and if so, do you have the parts information from the repair invoice?