Mitsubishi Timing Belt Tip`s

Mitsubishi Timing Belt Tip`s

[@michaelzuro6723]

Thanks for the info. I love your accent. Sounds like a wise guy when you say "Don't ever, and I mean never, use aftermarket parts".

[@chrismc410]

What do you do if that is not an option?

[@ziggassedup]

A good tip for the "unknowing"...Another tip is to not lay the tentioner on it's side when it's removed...Always stand it up to avoid failure...

[@Randywatson34]

I have used aftermarket parts on these Mitsubishis never had a problem. It's all about setting up the timing belt correctly you line up the Marks you're good to go. #cheapo

[@preston963]

I've done hundreds of Gates timing kits on these & NEVER had a problem or a comeback!

[@timberlan1234]

What timing kit should I go with then?

[@WilliamDye-willdye]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! I love 4g63's for the most part, but not their timing (and a few other pitfalls). By the way, if you haven't heard of them already, the KZbin channels "Jafromobile" and "Tom's Turbo Garage" have some (in my opinion) great videos on cars/engines which might be of interest to somebody like you with 19 years of Mitsu tech experience. Jafro in particular really goes into technical detail on 4g63's. One question: when you said to never use aftermarket parts, did you mean just the timing parts, or the entire engine? I've seen a lot of good comments about certain types of aftermarket upgrades from people who tune 4g63's to dramatically increase the horsepower.

[@josephhervieux7374]

Hey there ...Great video. I bought a 1978 dodge colt 1.6 ltr mitsubishi import. She sat in a garage for 16 years before I found her ... body and interior are mint .The tie rods are shot and the timing belt surely needs replacing as she now sits at 170,000 km. Does this tip apply to a 3rd generation colt? Also, what other components as critical as the timing belt , should be checked and replaced ? Should I put a new water pump in while doing the belt ? Thanks .

[@richmhwd]

GREAT INFORMATION from an established tech. Thanks

[@mikehunt8976]

I'm also trying to change components like the timing belt because im uncertain if the previous owner had any major services done for the truck. (although they kept it in good shape im not absolutely sure if they changed any original components.) i was always told don't fix what isn't broken, but im just trying to avoid the cost of neglecting to change something ahead of time. id hate to chance it for another 10, or 20k miles. (its low, 88k, but that doesn't mean its all in tip top shape. she runs nice, but i know she can use some tlc to get her sounding really great.) plus i like working on my truck/car on weekends, getting familiar with it for my own benefit. (i used to have a 94 850turbo and a 92 accord to tinker with) And also learning to work on 90s mitsubishis- I'm considering picking up a 90s montero since its all covered in the same chiltons and haynes repair manuals, and are pretty much alike. with all that crap^^^ being said, I'm thinkin of changing the timing belt. generally, kits online usually come with a new tensioner and that second smaller belt. im sticking to original mitsubishi parts on this one like you mentioned, but is there anything else i should change while im at it? water pump? any other components? things to look at and check while stuff is taken apart? any gaskets or seals or any specific lubes or applications? please let me know, any kinda knowledge on this helps. thanks again for posting the vid, really helpful. 🤘👍👍

[@LynxStarAuto]

Sean Patrick water pump has to be changed. I usually replace the seals on the cam, crank, oil pump, and balance shafts as well. Finally just because it requires removal of the timing belt to do, I throw in a new crankshaft sensor as well. Also these are wear parts. You change them before they fail otherwise you risk engine damage

[@homotorsports]

Thank You For Watching

[@capitang2229]

man it is hard to find parts n videos about this car thank alot bro

[@philipketchell8369]

I took the balance shafts out, 1 less belt to worry about breaking, and hardly any vibration once removed.

[@Shamri212]

My friend worked on my car and it runs like shit now i'm glad I found this video cause this has been a pain in my neck for the last year I just let the car sit really did'nt touch it.

[@homotorsports]

I`m glad i was able to share some of what i know about Mitsu.

[@GabrielDiaz-ry4gb]

So I have a 4g64 2.4 single cam and wanna do a swap can I use the 64 trans on the Gst dohc or do I need it buy everything with the Gst ? Included trans wiring and long block?

[@UndeadCzech]

I wish I found it before... thank you!!!

[@mikehunt8976]

i bought myself a granny owned 92 2.4 mighty max. super basic model, no ac, no power steering, etc. its awesome, and only has 85k, well 89 now cause its my dd. anyways, it only had one owner, who I'm sure kept it mechanically sound while they had it; they kept it pretty clean all around. I've been tinkering with it, just kinda fixing n replacing what looks worn and ready to go. so far ive put a new radiator in (old one was cashed, and kept the cars temp gauge in the middle- now it runs nice and cool and sits inbetween the 2 lower lines on the cold end) and a new distributor cap and rotor. i picked up the parts(aftermarket) at an oreillys down the street. i heard you stress in the video to use original mitsubishi parts only. is a radiator, dist cap and/or rotor something that should strictly be original mitsubishi parts? or is that more applied to engine components like timing, water pump, etc (stuff pretty much directly on the engine) please let me know, thanks. this video was very informative 👍

[@Eliusalmo1]

Hi, these white mark, for alignment, was done by you previously to belt replacement, or it have it? In my case the belt was broken while driving..Thanks.

[@KS-ol9rz]

For everyone commenting asking for car help this does not apply to any car made after 1999 it's the 4g6x platform either 2.L or 2.4L .

[@ozoneswiftak]

I noticed the water pump is not where it's suppose to be. Compared to a 2001.

[@wilburdunn2552]

Nice informative tutorial. I was wondering what would be a ball park fee to have those belts changed say like in the state of Arkansas?

[@aragorncombs4735]

If this wasnt done right would it cause low oil pressure? Im sure ive set mine right but now have a noise comming from engine which is a low oil pressure noise. If not how would I fix this problem on one of these engines?

[@infinite_sorrow]

dude the crank timing mark to notch - I see you have it lined up to what looks like the clockwise side of the notch - which lines it up to about the start of TDC, I saw some forum where it said the counterclockwise side of the notch which is at the end of TDC. This makes a huge difference in timing but I can't find anything that actually shows or says which side of that stupid damned notch to time it to - there are no words for how much I hate engineers, really why can't they just make an arrow? meanwhile my car now misfires and I am not certain if I should roll it forward a micro-tooth or back a micro-tooth - please for the love of god show how that crank timing mark looks when it is aligned properly

[@builtunique_1689]

Nice vid, Hey had a question you wouldn't happen to know the cylinder head bolt torque specs on a 09 2.4 4g eclipse? I cant find a maintenance manual anywhere.

[@Element_lifestyle]

Does it works same for a single cam 2005 mitsubishi galant 2.4 lts?

[@patrickuchmanowicz3252]

Fantastic video !Thanks again

[@builtunique_1689]

is that trick with oil pump, with or without oil because mine stays in place it doesnt seem to move very easily. I'm guessing because there is oil in my engine.

[@stevendunlap5970]

could be very bad... mine was like that, turns out the oil pump was bad cuase the rear balace shaft ate a barring wich mocked out oil pump. had to take it all apart again. removed both ballece shafts and chaged front plate/oil pump.

[@Jtavera67]

My motor didn’t have the belt for the balancer is this bad or why it didn’t have it

[@Kronkus36]

Great video Anthony !

[@Shakespeare187]

i am repairing the identical engine to this video and its not working.new belt. new tensioner plunger, water pump. I have all the timing marks lined up and the front one is right. even took out the spark plug to find tdc. this thing turns over very slowly .. frustrated.

[@1970chevelle396]

For the Mitsubishi Fuso trucks, I can't even find any aftermarket parts for them.

[@waidwilloughby8975]

Hello, I'm changing a timing belt on a 1999 Eclipse 2.0 and have a couple of questions. Would you mind answering a couple questions for me? Thanks, Waid

[@fbaldus]

im checking timing on a dodge 2.4 coupe with mitsu engine the crank pulley has no marks all i can see is a pin at 3:00 and the crank key slot at 9:00 any other tip to be sure (besides installing the harmonic balancer and timing cover to check?

[@ally2d2]

I have a Mitsubishi Galant 2000 2.4 My timing belt broke, we replaced it etc; and then it continues with a shaking problem like some what of a hesistation any insight on what it might be?

[@romanjanke5923]

Hello! Good TipshThank a lot. I am about to change timing belt on Space Wagon, 4G64 engine. I have a question: i didn't understand exactly (because of language sorry :)) what do you mean with factory timing belt and Gates one? Gates and Unitta are the same?

[@romanobandera9259]

how do i get the front bolt off the crankshafft

[@RalliartGT1]

Damn. Now you got me paranoid about my gates timing belt kit I used for my Eclipse 3.0 I installed last year :(

[@tjw8t1]

I know this comment is old, but if you were going to have a problem with the belt, it would have happened soon after you did the job.

[@flipindus]

does the engine makes a loud noise when oil pump is not timed correctly???

[@petmitsu]

It shakes hard.

[@77felixthecat]

Where is your shop out of , what city ?

[@DexterDeeApostleCharlesKaranja]

I got a 1993 mit rvr 4d68 engine and till now guys have not been able to do the timing well. last it time they did it broke 5 rocker arms. any help will be greatly appreciated

[@flipindus]

I have a question..what causes a loud engine after timing belt and water pump were replaced.? Loud engine on highway at high rpm of 3000 or more or at 65 mph and higher?

[@LynxStarAuto]

flip pino is there vibration? I would guess the balance shafts are out of alignment.

[@flipindus]

No vibration its just engine gets loud when rpm gets higher esp after 65mph

[@BURNHOT26]

Hey Lynx Star, - After doing this to my car, is it possible that replacing these parts could leave your engine running rich on bank 2? I can't detect any vacuum leaks and my sensors are all cleaned. didn't have this problem before...thoughts

[@joker7from206]

hey i have a 1993 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.4L with out the adjuster with the pin do i have to do the same to set the silent shaft? or just line up the marks

[@77felixthecat]

What city are you out of I need my evo 9 timing belt done ASAP ?

[@mosnet28]

Is the camshaft sprocket timing mark a white mark or a circle on one of the spokes?

[@kenraines9271]

Circle

[@subtledriver]

good video!

[@marks79luv]

I got a question for you I have a 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.4 liter I'm not sure what these little round seals are for that came with my head gasket set they look like little miniature valve stem seals

[@homotorsports]

+marks79luv There jet valve seals..you might not have jet valves on the 2.4..The 2.0l had them..if you do there right next to the intake valve...and i rec replacing them not rebuilding them...

[@marks79luv]

Ok

[@marks79luv]

Yeah I didn't see those

[@angelbonev5125]

Many Thanks!!!You are the man!!!:))))))))

[@emendoable]

Hi Sir, Thanks for this video. We have a -05 Grandis. With your experience of almost 2 decades of Mitsubishi. Do you know anything about a noice comeing from the gearbox up on idle? When you then push the clutch, the noice stops! Ball bearing of inputshaft? Thanks and best reg,

[@bwill578]

Johan Carlsson throw out bearing my friend

[@ludpilo8876]

Hey man thanks for the tip :) as of now i have my 03 eclipse gs manual tranny that has 110k it look like it has a junkuard engine , i want to replace the belt soon u say not to use aftermarket parts i was planning in using powergates timing belt kit . I guess not anymore , haha I wanted to ask you what u think about the often cracking intake manifolds on the eclipse and galants with the 4g64 engines i have mines outside and havent done timing cause my intake cracked again . Didnt even last a month when it cracked again . What do you do with this common problem sense mitsubishi them selves did nothing

[@stuartlowe6547]

Thankyou for your sound advice. I have a customer over here in the UK that has brought me their EVO IX FQ 300, started running rough/no boost. Quick diagnosis found that the timing belt was very slack between the camshafts. I am going to replace the timing belt and retime the engine after a (hopefully) successful compression check. Does your advice also apply to the 4G63 engine in my customers car? Will I need to replace the tensioners & pulleys?

[@Tarantellas1]

Great vid!

[@TheEZGZ]

Good stuff. Thank You!!!!

[@Gtechvid]

Is there a trick or way to set the other balance shaft?

[@johntracey523]

gbecerraodp The left one in the video... No trick needed. It is straight one to one. Just line up the marks and you are good

[@lluispmed]

Im repair the head of mi 4g69 eclipse 2.4.I need the calibration of the valves, cool mode.

[@cameroncooper4291]

how do you fuck up making a timing belt ???? always used aftermarket parts with no problem

[@tomgrawl635]

Where are you located

[@everettbacon2293]

When my belt B broke it took out my censer and killed my engine. Wouldn't allow it to start. Saved my engine.

[@TheWreckingYard]

Great info again

[@antoniaydin]

great video thanks

[@verayshasoetotaroeno9357]

what can it be when coil 1 and coil 4 dont get fire (elecktrick)

[@petmitsu]

Replace the power transistor and all coils.

[@jamesgawlikowski8144]

The 2.4 is not a interference engine.

[@garcia2167]

Thanks guy GOOD job

[@RodderFiles]

thats def good info to know

[@Shakespeare187]

you still around?

[@nickhelton3888]

around about what is this cost in a shop high and low price

[@johnnielson5413]

very happy at what i see.

[@everettbacon2293]

Thank you I was wondering what the hell I fucked up.

[@TRUpachucos]

Crap...wish I would've seen this damn video before hand...oh well...gonna go change some parts and see what happens

[@dannyzukko8916]

So gates belts are garbage ?

[@harwoods11]

is this a diesel or petrol engine?

[@MarkfromNewYork]

damage1_1 Gasoline ;)

[@spanermantim]

Good.

[@joeanbarnuevo5580]

what is the proper firing order

[@cesarmena7514]

Joe An Barnuevo

[@TFritz82]

1-3-4-2

[@DANNYN224]

Depends on what year mitsubishi u have

[@homotorsports]

Thank`s Woody

[@johntracey523]

Wow super video. I had a guy replace my belt. He found the balance belt broken while the TB was not. (I had service documentation from the last TB service saying they replaced both belts--guess someone was lying) He replaced both. when I got the car back it was "vibration city" See video under this same ID. Didn't know this about the balance shaft. apparently he did not know it either. He gave me a hard time saying he did not know where the vibes were coming from. He said if he took it apart and found nothing wrong he would charge me again! My wife said it did not sound like the guy knew what he was doing and why would I want to bring it back to him? Listened to my wife. Had someone else fix it... cost me labor all over again but no more vibration!

[@builtunique_1689]

is that trick with oil pump, with or without oil because mine stays in place it doesnt seem to move very easily. I'm guessing because there is oil in my engine.

[@FELlCKZ]

Kinglionboy 777 can confirm without oil works for me

[@Lllolililopo]

Thanks man so much!! I bought a lancer and after driving it noticed the rough rough vibrations, some research led me right to this awesome video!

[@MiguelHernandez-hc8ui]

Oil pump sprocket tip was a huge help!! Thanks!!

[@krisieduplantis998]

I just wanted to tell you thank you for providing a video that we can actually see and understand. Insightful and informative and it was the answer we were looking for. My car is finally fixed again. Thanks again.

[@coopercruse5867]

Although you are some what correct I think your being a little to critical of Gates belts, I believe its a bigger issue with the mechanic and lack of knowledge than the actual part. Set the oil pump/balance shaft up correctly and get the tension correct to the point where the tensioner lock pin is free and you wont have a drama. I have used many and never had a problem , And on the older type mitsi,s like the 4G32 the oil pump/balance shaft is in reverse to the later type, You actually have to set it up with the gear mark wanting to fall away . But for the average person the removal of the 14mm bolt in the side of the block and the use of a screw driver or a clean shaft to determine that the shaft is in the correct position would be good advice, You should be able to insert a screw driver all the way in if its in the correct position, if it hits the shaft its wrong. Also it is why when you have fitted the belts and made your adjustments you should turn the engine over by hand at least 2 times more if you like 4 is good, then leave it 15 mins and then make sure the pin can be removed freely from the tensioner , if it can be then its correct. no matter what belt you use.

[@jasonhurst1826]

just watched factory video first, great tip for balance shaft, but the question I have is why in the factory video it tell you to lock tensioner 1:00 and you say 5:30 tension counter clockwise. verified by 2 fsm's. also gap between plunger and tensioner is 3.8-4.5mm but you say pin movement in dampner. not criticism just a question. isn't that the purposes of the special tool to slack the hydrolic tensioner? don't want to set it up wrong and it seems like you have done it before lol

[@ebaysurplusauction]

Thanks for the great info 👍 What's the best place online to purchase OEM Mitsubishi? Also what all do you recommend replacing when doing the timing belt? Thanks

[@jthombre325]

Hi, I follow your video which was very helpful, I would like to know if the outlander limited 2005 2.4L uses valve lifters.

[@michaelbarrett8803]

It is unclear to me where the balance shaft needs to be set. You demonstrate the way the balance shaft wants to stop in one of three positions. I think you are suppose to set it where the shafts arrow settles pointing at the mark. You keep rotating it around and never actually come out and say this is where it belongs. Help me out someone.

[@LarsGTV6]

Good tips most of them; thumbs up! But tell me: what is GENUINE MITSU PARTS? Because now'a days Mitsu and other brands don't make their own parts; no car brand does. They buy from partdealers, and those contracts last for say 3 years, then the "brand buying department" ask for new contracts from many, many suppliers.

[@YOYO300.]

My oil pump sprocket still not lining up even after doing what you did and with the srew driver

[@joker7from206]

thanks homotorsports for your quick answear i am done replacing my timing belt and yes my balance shaft was 180 degrees off also no more shaking great video thanks

[@tboneproductions2453]

Great tips. Thanx. If you go to Amazon and put in Mitsubishi md998767 you can find the auto tensioner tool the gentleman refers to. I paid 9.50 plus 6.96 shipping . Worked great

[@ttpgarage]

Working on Mitsus for 18 years and only timing belts I ever use was either OEM or Gates. I run A LOT of Gates products and have no issues what so ever. I'm running a Gates timing belt right now on my race car, not one single issue far as fitment or any engines I rebuilt. So I beg to differ on your statement on Gates timing belts 😉

[@troyjango2492]

I just put a Gates on mine before seeing this video. So I'm happy to see your comment

[@ttpgarage]

@@troyjango2492 the problem is not the parts, it's the people that put them on incorrectly. Mitsubishi is one of those cars if you don't do it right or know what your doing, you will have problems. I had someone put their own timing belt on a Eagle Talon and the belt was too tight and wiped out the oil pump, front case, timing belt and tensioner. Let's just say he had to pay twice for a bad mistake. I used Conti-tech, Dayco, Continental etc etc and either they snap or tear to shreds. Only one that never had a issue was OEM or Gates, Gates is very accessible to get so I've been using them and also their Kevlar Racing Belts as well with no issues. As long as it is installed correctly, you will be fine 😉👍🏻

[@jonell1425]

So, how EXACTLY would you do a Gates belt differently from an OEM belt?

[@stevejanejamesjassteph5903]

Good advice based on experience, but people should be aware that it is equally important to replace the oil seals first. Oil leaking on the cogs and new belt will cause a serious problem in a very short time.

[@jrapp82]

Thanks for the prospective. I changed the water pump on my sisters 02 2.4l eclipse and know now exactly what happened. No e the less, got it straightend out today thanks to your generosity and experience as a real mechanic. 2 thumbs up

[@RalphdaCuban]

Great video! I appreciate your knowledge.

[@belowfray5251]

Awesome info! I have a 2.5l tbi, Ply. '94 Looks like I got lucky when I rebuilt it. Love my engine!! Has side by side balance shafts. Had never seen one. Lucky

[@jasonwatsonnet]

Excellent video! in your opinion, what's the best timing belt/water pump kit to buy for a 2002 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GS?

[@ScubaJamaica]

In the video he says NOT to use aftermarket parts, so the best kit would be from Mitsubishi,.

[@ArcolaBridge]

My 2001 galant 2.4 shuts off several seconds after starting it up. The RPMs go up like a normal start and then it shuts off. If I turn the key ever briefly to activate the starter the engine will continue to run for the same amount of time before shutting off. Any idea whats going on? Crank shaft sensor? Cam shaft sensor? IAC? :

[@misamartinez7115]

just put it in gear preferbly reverse happened to mine but mines a v6 version itl get it going you might have to do it like twice or few times but itl work usualy after the first try itl stay idling

[@ArcolaBridge]

+Misa Martinez it was the camshaft sensor 40 dollar fix!

[@wildmanjeff42]

wow great info, thanks a lot just bought an 07 that is close to due to timing belt change, I had a 90 eclipse gs 2.0 DOHC and changed it 4 times with factory belt using mitsubishi shop manual.

[@luckymason4413]

I know this video is old as the hills but thank you so much!! Really awesome information man, straight to the point no b.s. It's going to be very helpful when I'm working on my Talon TSi.

[@stevendunlap5970]

if any one has a loud bagging/ noking noise... it might be rear balace shaft with no rear barring I thought my engine was done with that sound.... it wasn't sounded... really bad though.

[@auggiepacheco8230]

Tanks for soch a helpful guidence lm so blessed finding your video help me a lot to work in my little pick up 1993 God bless you man

[@fozzietaylor1111]

I wish they’d make more videos like this 👍🏼 there’s very little on this engine available. This video here has almost 1million views !

[@homotorsports]

Thank`s

[@LaNiceguy]

Question: I have a 1.8 single over head cam. Didn't have any problems with marks under cover, but where the heck is the mark on the harmonic balance? While the car seems to run fine, I can't verify base ignition timing as I don't have a mark on the balancer. I also have another balancer, but there's no mark on it either. Any advise is greatly appreciated! :)

[@tajhealthnature8570]

I notice the crank sensor blade is diffidently from my 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.. Can i use that same blade. Because i Order 1 an the dealer sent me 1 just like yours.