first time w/ timing belt... look at pics :(

[chisox7858]

first off i got my timing belt kit in my garage, not enough time to do it: well, i was with some buddies takin a few pics last night when i go to move my car... and well it starts up but sounds HORRIBLE. i pop the hood check it out... coming from the timing belt case. have it towed 70 buck later which was a descent price, crack it open next day (330 in morn i had it towed ) and this is what i found.... notice n e thing missing?

 

[brute]

There's no balance shaft belt on there... It's supposed to go something like this

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[chisox7858]

so then i look at the cover.... PIC

 

[chisox7858]

then decide to glance at the timing belt... PIC

 

[chisox7858]

and finally, i reach my arm up and pull out... PIC

 

[Old Mitsu Tech]

Like he said. Replace both the balance shaft belt, and the timing belt. As a good measure, replace the auto tensioner on the timing belt. I also recommend replacing the idler pulleys. The water pump is a good idea also at this time. No need in going back in later for a leaking water pump. If you are not sure as to the procedure, it's been discussed in here a whole bunch of times. Go to VFAQ.com and download the procedure. Print it out and follow it religiously. I mean RELIGIOUSLY !!!!!.

Good Luck

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[chisox7858]

There's no balance shaft belt on there... It's supposed to go something like this

ding ding ding. i was impressed but also lucky i wasnt driving it at the time. should have taken the time to do it b4 though, i kept putting it off.

 

[playitlouddsm]

Obviously there is no bs belt, did the belt get caught up in your timing belt at all when it snapped?

 

[chisox7858]

thnx for the advice, i know how to do all this stuff, i just thoguht id share my discovery. got all the pulleys and tentioners and belts to replace, water pump... im debating. and might as well replace the head gasket while im at it

 

[chisox7858]

anyone know where i can get a new lower timing belt cover?

 

[brute]

Oh man, those suck to have to buy. I needed one with my head install. I could not for the life of me find a good condition one on classifieds, eBay, anywhere. I eventually had to swallow my pride, and go to the dealer for a ringing. It ended up only being like $72, so I guess that's not too bad.

You can find one at Slowboy... Timing Cover

 

[chisox7858]

well, found 1 on mitsubishioemparts.com for 45 bucks shipped. not to bad.

 

[brute]

Sweet. Get it.

 

[perley03]

There is one on ebay ending soon. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DSM-1g-6-bolt-Timing-covers-4g63-eclispe-talon_W0QQitemZ110027442079QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33627QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem In good, used condition. Bidding is at $20 right now, zero bids.

 

[DSM_NOOBIE]

Where did you see it for 45 dollars...I cant seem to find it

 

[toddh]

Yeah, I had a look and the only lower timing belt cover I found was $76. I don't really need one, but I was bored at work.

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