Hey all! First of all I should tell you Im not working on an evo, just a ralliart, but I think my problem might pertain to evos too, so maybe you can help. I just did my timing belt on my 2.4 lancer and when I started it up everything runs fine, at idle. When I went to test drive it I felt some vibration in the drivetrain, even through the shifter linkage. I think its a problem with the balance shaft, but when I just took it all back apart everythings perfectly timed (theres a seperate belt for the balance shaft only). Is it possible to have the balance shaft 360 degrees off? I replaced both belts, with OEM equipment, and timing belt tensioner OEM. I should clarify, the higher the RPM and load on engine the worse the vibration is felt.

 

Yea man sounds like your balance shafts are definately 180 out. Common mistake when changing timing components

 

Correct the balance shaft is out.