timing belt rubbing against cover slightly

[bps4]

I am getting a slight rubbing noise while the car is rubbing coming from the front pass side. When I pull my apr bi-pipe toward the front of the car the noise stops. I think that the bi-pipe is pressing against the cover. I'm suspecting it may have been reinstalled incorrectly by the last mechanic that replaced the thermostat housing 14K miles ago. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem?

[Timtheguru]

I haven't experienced this, but fix it ASAP!!!!

[zillarob]

You have the bracket on or tweaked?

This one is facing the rear for some reason, should be rotated 180* and come around to the front of the cover where the bolt is for the bipipe.

[bps4]

You have the bracket on or tweaked?

This one is facing the rear for some reason, should be rotated 180* and come around to the front of the cover where the bolt is for the bipipe.

I think I have it on right, its attached in this order ** bolt > bracket > bi-pipe mount > thread . The thread point is cracked. I should have replaced the cover when I did the TB job...

[rob]

There is not much room in there for the belt clearance. I know I had to work mine back and forth on the cam pulleys to get them to clear the thermostat housing. I did not have much problem with the front though.

[bps4]

There is not much room in there for the belt clearance. I know I had to work mine back and forth on the cam pulleys to get them to clear the thermostat housing. I did not have much problem with the front though.

by back and forth, do you mean belt position on the actual cam pulleys (toward and away from the engine)?

[AudiNFS]

I think I have it on right, its attached in this order ** bolt > bracket > bi-pipe mount > thread . The thread point is cracked. I should have replaced the cover when I did the TB job...

Hey that's my engine Even though it's not really doing any harm there. I thought it bolts underneath the y-pipe?

[bps4]

This is what i was planning on doing:

1. Put the car into service position using tool VAG3389 to get some clearance and check for noise once the rad support is pulled forward
2. Then loosen bi-pipe fastener near intercooler to relieve pressure and check if noise remains.
3. Remove bi-pipe completely and check noise
4. If there is still noise, remove ribbed belt

Question about #3, can the car run without the bipipe for a short period while checking for noises? Any harm in doing so?