# Vibration after timing belt replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** pilot, honda\ **Created:** [October 14, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-timing-belt-replacement/38100 "2009-10-14T14:39:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![seth06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee59a6/32.png) [@seth06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seth06)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-timing-belt-replacement/38100/1 "2009-10-14T14:39:22Z")
I had mechanic replaced timing belt, water pump and belts in 2003 Honda Pilot and now have a low vibration noise at idle - noise goes away when driving. It’s a low rumbling sound, almost like an exhaust problem, but not loud. Mechanic says to wait a week and if still a problem he will check it. Is this common - any prognosis? ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-timing-belt-replacement/38100/2 "2009-10-14T14:41:54Z")
There should be no difference in the way the car sounds, runs, or drives after the replacement of a timing belt. ---
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-timing-belt-replacement/38100/3 "2009-10-14T16:04:43Z")
Is it an engine vibration or just a noise? Many of those engines also have a balance shaft, which is driven by the timing belt or a second smaller timing belt. If that balance shaft is off a tooth, you’ll feel an engine vibration.