Help Me diagnose the problem **VID**

[gNaRKiLL]

Hey guys,
My wifes 99 protege 1.8 has sounded pretty much like a diesel for as long as I can remember. It has the sound of marbles being rolled around in the engine. I recently replaced the timing belt after it snapped and keep the oil changed regularly. I thought maybe it was running really lean but this is really bad.

The spark plugs were a little white when I changed them maybe 3000 miles ago, which means it was running a little lean. Its to a point now though where it sounds really really bad and I need to know what it is.

The sound seems to definitely be coming from the top or side of the motor on the accessory side. Thanks in advance.

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[gNaRKiLL]

Nobody?

[concept]

I would definitely have someone check out the valves, which may need to be adjusted. The only way to know for sure would be to pop the valve cover.

[ajkulish]

it is the timing belt tensioner. it is probably a broken spring causing it to tear apart the belt. its that way on mine.

[ajkulish]

im almost positive.

[Chawk]

if it is the tensioner than it is not hard to replace especially if you did the timing belt yourself.

[boostdprotegelx]

it's prolly the water pump. often when you hear the sound of marbles, it's the bearings that went bad for the pump.

[E21BIMMERHEAD]

check your valve lash, if you wait to long you will wear out your cams. Also is it low on oil?