First off I want to thank everyone for the help you have given.Wanted to post an update.The car is back on the road. Had to hammer out a few issues. But it is running fine now. No clatter at all.Thanks pauleyman, you helped me get the crank mark on spot. After that, everything just seemed...

Got the belts back on with the timing marks set the way you described, and everything seemed to line up better. Turned the crank by hand several times, and the marks were still on. test fired the engine, and it fired right up. Revved it a couple times, and the engine seems to be running like...

In the above 2 images I realigned the marks. Is this what you were talking about as far as using the center of the crank as a reference, and creating a visual line through the crank gear mark, and the tip of the engine black mark?Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I appreciate it all.

Thyose last two images are of my crank, and the timing marks I am talking about.

Yeah, it's all stock, the 4g64 sohc. Timing belts are on the drivers side of the engine bay. Like motomattx said, it's like the top image you posted. I've tore it back down, and am trying to find an image that will show the exact position for the crankshaft in relation to the marks. There is a...

Thanks for the advice. I do plan to replace the water pump. I am concerned that the timing may be off by a tooth or 2. Because I really couldn't find a good image or guide as to how you should set the crank mark. I was having a lot of trouble finding info specific to my stock 4G64 sohc eclipse...

Btw, all the timing marks look to be right. And the balance shaft, and oil pump, were set properly.

Hi everyone, I just became a member here because you guys seem to be the right place to go for the right info.Several months ago my 1999 eclipse spyder died on my way home. being I had a backup car, I just let it sit while I did some research as to what may have caused the issue. After which I...