anthony12234

I am having an issue with my pulley and belts, all i was wanted to know is if someone has or could take a picture for me of their pulleys preferably the crank to the ac unit. I need to see the distance apart from those two i think i messed up my tension for the ac. Thanks, i know this is a stupid question.

kma5783

iTrader: (7)

How could you have messed up the distance between the two?
What were you doing?

Here's a pic from my build thread...

anthony12234

Well i needed to see if my belts were on right i replaced them and i had to move the idle belt pulley and did not know if it was set back correctly.... since i switched my belts i have gotten a cylinder 1 misfire and i am retracing my steps to try and fix it, i have already read a lot about the issue i just want my poor rx8 running like it was before.

kma5783

iTrader: (7)

It's very unlikely that that is what is causing the misfire, when was the last time your ignition components were replaced?

Any other CEL's?

anthony12234

About three weeks ago i have new plugs wires, and coils were just put in this week, but the misfire never occurred until i changed the belt , i am thinking maybe a new battery might do the trick

kma5783

iTrader: (7)

Did you remove the Crank Pulley and the notched wheel behind it? It has to be installed correctly otherwise it causes problems with the ESS(Eccentric Shaft Sensor).

Even if you didn't remove it I would suggest you reset the NVRAM by doing the 20 Brake Pedal stomp thing. Turn the key to the on position and rapidly tap the brake pedal until the temp gauge does a sweep. Drive the car for a little while to see if the misfire returns.

anthony12234

yes i removed the crank pulley, i have it back on but i did not know there were different ways to put it back um, and i might of hit my ESS by accident so i am going to buy a new one, is there a certain way to have the crank pulley back on? my car runs fine but the misfire light comes on when i drive the car in gears but it stay off while reeving

StealthTL

iTrader: (1)

Did you reset the memory?

When you move that pulley, the sensor loses count of it's position, needs a reset.

anthony12234

i did it like four times um if i am doing it right, take battery off 5 mins put back on turn the key to acc, and hit brake 20 times , i also reset the kam

kma5783

iTrader: (7)

When you do it, the temp gauge is doing a sweep right?

Check out these as well...
ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION PLATE INSPECTION
ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Make sure it's aligned correctly and thatyou didn't accidently flip it when you reinstalled it.

anthony12234

no but ill try it again i might of did it wrong , also my crank plate is in a different direction ill use the stuff you showed me and double check everything i will let you know how it goes tomorrow after my school, thanks a lot seriously i appreciate it

kma5783

iTrader: (7)

No problem hope you can get it figured out.

TeamRX8

iTrader: (25)

Why would a picture help you with proper belt tension?

Why would you take the crank pulley off to change the belt?

Why do you think a new battery will help?

Why are you replacing the ESS without testing it first?

anthony12234

Thanks alot everyone i got it fixed

Z0oMzo0m

iTrader: (4)

What was ur final issue?

StealthTL

iTrader: (1)

We'll never know.....