Hi All

I have been hearing a noise coming from timing belt area . I assumed
It is one of the pulleys there , that includes the generator, AC , and all
Timing belt pulleys . To single out the faulty one I removed the drive
Belt and the generator belt , but the noise was there . I knew it is serious
And the inevitable must happen , which is checking the timing belt
Pulleys . so I lifted the engine and moved the engine hanger and covers .
I removed the tensioners and the pulleys and the timing belt . All
Pulleys tested O.K . so I installed all timing parts and operated engine
The sound was still there and comes from the tensioner B area . so I
Figured it must be a pulley behind that tensioner , which is the front right
Counter balance shaft pulley of the oil pump . Can the tensioner B test ok
By hand and make such a loud noise under load ??? .
The trajet shares its engine with sonata , optima ,santafe . If any of the
Dear forumers can tell me how serious it is to have the pulley of the
Oil pump ( right counter balance shaft ) making noise . This pulley
Gets lubricated by the engine oil , so what might cause the damage
For what seems to be a will protected part .

I appreciate the help of any body have experience with such a thing .

Regards