yeah, i checked it. i took the top cover off, then turned the engine on (the inside cover and the bottom cover over the crankshaft was still on). everything seemed fine. i put the top cover back on, and felt it for vibration while idleing. i pushed against it, and when it hits the timing belt, there's no doubt about it, you feel it moving against the cover. when im not pushing, it doesnt feel like its hitting at all. only vibration from the engine. plus you can hear it when it hits, and it doesnt do that unless i have it pushed in (very briefly of course).

any other ideas on these 2 problems?