The Central Hub for DSM Community and Information

For 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and Galant VR-4 Owners. This is where the DSM platform history is documented and archived. Log in to help us in our mission, and to remove most ads from the browsing experience.

1.8 timing

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

tunerangel

15+ Year Contributor
91
0
Aug 15, 2009
Winnsboro, Texas
Hello can anyone help me on telling me or giving me a link to where i can see where the 1.8 motor timing marks are. thanks.

can someone please help?
 
Last edited:
1-Cam sprocket has a dimple that meets up with the vertical groove on the cam cover retainer bracket.
2-Front balancer sprocket has respective marks both on sprocket and block that needs to be aligned up.
3-Rear sprocket, being both the oil pump and rear balancer shaft also has their respective marks. BUT, this sprocket has to be "in phase" with the crank, or serious vibrations will result. To check "in phase" is to rotate this sprocket til the two marks align up. Release the sprocket. If the sprocket rolls clockwise, it's 180* out of phase. Rotate the sprocket again to the marks then release. If the sprocket then rolls anti-clockwise, it's in phase with the crank. then align the marks up to meet each other.
4-Crank has it's respective mark on the belt sprocket and block.
5-You get the front balancer belt installed first with the crank sprocket and balancer sprocket aligned then adust the tensioner pulley where you have a quarter inch deflection then tighten down the bolt.
6-Put main belt on cam sprocket and clip it down so you can lace the belt over the other two sprockets - making sure that the marks align up perfectly at all times - no margin for error allowed.
7-Adjust the tensioner pulley to where you have, once again, the quarter-inch deflection on the long side of the belt then tighten down the tensioner pulley.

Good luck - DSM
 
Add Value - Be Respectful - No Trolling - No Misinformation - Participate Often!
Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community

Latest posts

Build Thread Updates

Latest Classifieds

Back
Top