......now theres a dull spealing noise coming from the area around the cam pulley when i rev it up

Following on from this:

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...176&highlight=

I greased the oil seal before refitting, ive fitted it flush to the side of the head and it seems okay but theres now this spealing noise, dunno whether its this or the timing belt as theres a strange wear/rubbing mark appearing on the belt

what is going on with my engine?

 

timing belt could be too tight

 

you know ive got a funny feeling it might be a little tight, will check it tomorrow

 

if its tight it will make a noise the more u rev it i was alway told when the cars cold u should be able to twist the cam belt 1/4 of a turn on it longest point if u no what i mean.
in your case from bottom pulley to th cam is the longest point take hold of the belt 1/2 down and see if u can twist it 1/4 turn that what i was told by a bloke that works at ford but im sure sum1 on here will say otherwisw good luck

 

give the belt a yank on the longest part also you should feel a good whip on it, if you know what i mean if not then ignore