tips on replacing waterpump?

[1997BoostedDSM]

replacing the waterpump on my 1997 eclipse tomorrow, does the timing belt have to come off? anything to watch out for? thanks.

 

[Gstclipse69]

Yes the timing belt has to come off. Take the belt off, then replace the water pump. Then put coolant/water in it to make sure it doesn't leak. Then reinstall everything else.

 

[scuba1x]

I need to replace my timing belt before my EVO lll install.

Is it a pain and are there any links to the install?

Thanks!

 

[DSM1G90]

After getting that all belt stuff off, flush out the block real good (take off the lower radiator hose to get the water to exit out easy) by shoving a garden hose where the pump opening is at and make sure that the mating surfaces on the block are super clean and dry - so when the gasket and pump gets mounted on first and bolts tightened down in proper sequence and torque range, you'll have no leaking issues.

I need to replace my timing belt before my EVO lll install.

http://vfaq.com is a good place to begin with


Done many WP's like this with no problems .... good luck-DSM

 

[TSIMonsteR]

replacing the waterpump on my 1997 eclipse tomorrow, does the timing belt have to come off? anything to watch out for? thanks.

Yep, best to do the whole timing job now. Gates sells a full kit on rock-auto for a reasonable price. I also used a Gates waterpump that was decently cheap. I recommend OEM, but if money is tight, the gates stuff works well.

My only tips on the waterpump is to go light on the RTV on both the gasket and water pipe oring gasket.

 

[1997BoostedDSM]

thank you everyone, but how do i keep the timing right if i have to take the belt off?

 

[DSM1G90]

but how do i keep the timing right if i have to take the belt off?

read this: VFAQ Site - Visual Frequently Answered Questions for all the tuning requirements-works every time.

-DSM

 

[Gstclipse69]

Put the engine at TDC where the cam gears line up, the crank lines up, and the oil pump lines up with the timing marks. Then take the belt off, do the wp, put it back on and tension it properly. When you take the auto tensioner out, compress it slowly with a vice until you can put the grenade pin or a small nail back throught it to keep it tensioned.

 

[CanMan]

The PCI/Gates kit comes with instructions, follow them to a T.

IIRC, STM sells a Gates T-belt kit also.

 

[1997BoostedDSM]

how much would it cost to replace the belt and everything as well?

 

[CanMan]

how much would it cost to replace the belt and everything as well?

4G63 4G63T 2.0 DOHC Timing Belts & Bearings KIT Mitsubishi and Hyundai

Or step up and do it all.

STM DSM TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT KIT