timing belt snapped and now have serious problem

[reavis_99]

So, here I go... I have a 2003 Galant ES 2.4L Its timing belt snapped at 80,000 miles and I figured I bent the valves. I took the head off and had it inspected by the local machine shop; they said it was fine(no bent valves). I do have spots on the pistons where the valves had made contact. I bought a new timing kit and replaced everything: belt, tensioners, etc. The old belt was at the bottom of the belt cover wrapped around the crank cog (by the CPS). So, I put everything back together and started the car. To my surprise, it started rough and the exhaust manifold started to turn cherry red after running for a few minutes. It revs up very slowly as if it has no power, I cant even drive the car it is so bad. Do you believe the machine shop made a mistake and I have bent exhaust valves, or do you think it could be another issue? I also pulled the exhaust manifold and started the car... to my surprise, fire came out as if the exhaust valves were open when it was firing the cylinders (Im assuming out of time possibly). Please help me, I am at a loss.

Could the balance shaft be out by 180 degrees causing this issue? I have read that on another forum. I am going to tear into it this weekend again and just wanted some advice. This is my first Mitsubishi car.

Thanks

 

[BogusSVO]

Go run it around the block a few tims, bring the RPMs up, and that will increase the oil pressure to the HLAs.

On the 4g, I know you are a 420a, it can take about 30 mins or so for them to quite down.

 

[reavis_99]

Bogus SVO Thank you very much I will try it tomorrow and re-post the results. Will it hurt my new lifters as they tick?

 

[motomattx]

He is not on a 420a, the only car that uses the 420a is the 2g dsm. He has the 4g64 single overhead cam engine.

 

[BogusSVO]

Doubt it, this is a common fix on many cars, not just DSMs.

I get calls all the time about this tick- Volvo, Ford, Suzuki,Hyundai and others all tick when the head gets built.

Once they see load, and oil pressure, they quite down

 

[ws6transam2002m6]

I need some help as I'm not sure what to do anymore and I can't be without a car much longer. Have this same problem except my belt never snapped. I went to do timing myself because it was over due. Car ran fine before but now it won't move and revs slow and manifold gets red hot quick. However I've checked and rechecked and even redid this timing job 10 times. All my marks are on I can even take pics. It seems to idle good too. But no power. Can't move so little power. Help!

 

[motomattx]

You almost have to be off on your marks.