Timing belt install kit * tensionor rod*???

[g4ebguy90]

Im going to be installing a new timing belt, etc because of my rebuild, but my questin is do I have to have special tools to get the tension right, cause ive seen some videos were people use a long threaded rod to put presure on the auto tensioner and yeh??? ive never done this so I have no idea why I would need it.

 

[BigBeans]

Heres the timing procedure, this should help you understand.

YouTube - 6-Bolt Mitsubishi Timing Belt Replacement

YouTube - 6-Bolt Mitsubishi Timing Belt Replacement Part 2

If you're going to be doing timing work, the jay racing timing tools kit will save you lots of time and frustration. I highly recommend the kit for all 3 components, which together save you hours of pain, bloody knuckles, and frustration.

 

[Dhan]

The tension of the t-belt is of the utmost importance.

The rod you see people using is made out of one of the battery retaining rods. You can make the tensioner tool out of it or just buy the tool.

I recommend just getting the tool (and so does Matt apparently ) I got the rod and tensioner wheel adapter (Miller p/n 8738 & 8767) for like $30.

I shouldn't have to ask, but you do have the shop manual and are doing the WP and BS belt, right? Plus, check out vfaq.com and click on "tools" for a lot of good info on the t-belt replacement.

For the first time, take it really slow and be careful. My first time on this Talon I used to have, it took me like two weekends.

 

[Mschooley]

Id reccomend replacing the Hydralic tensioner as well. Mine took a crap on me and I ended up paying the price. Bent valves

 

[g4ebguy90]

I have a 7 bolt would the procedure be the same or???? i forgot i have 1994 factory service manual sitting by my computer i ordered but forgot about...

 

[BigBeans]

I have a 7 bolt would the procedure be the same or???? i forgot i have 1994 factory service manual sitting by my computer i ordered but forgot about...

I think it's the same with the exception of turning the tensioner the other way to set the pulley. (not the auto tensioner pulley, the other one)

 

[thomcasey]

Just replace the tensioner too. Then, you will not need the tool. Just set the tension properly on the tensioner pulley (before releasing the tensioner pin). You should see the belt is already tight. Tighten the tensioner pulley, then pull the pin. When you pull the pin, if you did it right, the tensioner will barely move (on mine, I could replace the pin if I wanted). This will make sure the belt is tight, plus the tensioner will have plenty of room to move as the belt stretches.

 

[doubled07]

The tension of the t-belt is of the utmost importance.

I agree 100% Especially if you are building a high reeving motor. I would bite the bullet and order a timing belt kit from MAPerformance or someone. This would include the Timing belt, balance shaft belt(if you have one still...you can get a kit without) tensioner, tensioner pulley and idler pulley. I had a car that the hydralic tensioner was bad. I noticed it when i went to put the car back together. You will be able to tell when it is time to compress the tensioner. If it is very easy to compress i would replace! Entire kit is $200 or so and can save your motor.

 

[Alex7747]

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the last thing you want is a bad tensioner on a new belt job.