I would never trust anyone to do this timing belt who isn't familiar with mitsubishi timing belts. A lot of permanent block damage can result from running the balance shaft out of phase.

 

Alright thanks guys, you've been a great help and gives me a few options now.

fre: The accessory belts and attached pulleys don't require any timing or tensioning correct? Since there's an auto-tensioner on that right?

EvolNinja: Had you done other complicated jobs besides the timing belt before? I'm trying to gauge if I should try this myself.

 

You are correct, the auto tensioner just has a spring in it for the accessory belt. I just remembered something else: you will need the grenade pin for your tensioner as well and if you ever plan on doing the whole job yourself in the future, you will need either a large C-Clamp to compress the tensioner after you remove it or you will need the tensioner tool that decompresses the tensioner while it's still bolted up and then you put the grenade pin in. That method is a bit tricky though as the rod is never aligned with the pin hole. I just use a large C-Clamp to recompress my tensioner, assuming I am not replacing it of course.

 

There is a list of some of things you need for doing this job.

1. The service manual

2 To a good service jack, not something that came from a discount store. You will be dropping and raising the engine once the front motor mount is off, so you need a jack that allows you to control this movement. A jack that leaks down is not satisfactory.

3. A 2x4 to place against the oil pan.

4. Make paint marks on the belt and onto the sprockets. When you are done the paint marks should still line up. The belt likes to jump teeth when the tension is released.

5. Jack stands

6. The special tool for the tensioner pulley.

7. All the usual sockets and wrenches.

8. A package of disposable drinking cups. Once a part is off, place the fasteners for that part into a drinking cup labeled with a sharpie. When all of the cups are in the trash, the job is done.

Even if you find that the timing belt is tensioned correctly, the b-belt, if to tight, will whine. So, check it too.

 

.. there shouldnt be any discussion.. You paid a shop to do the job.. and they messed it up.

Take it back and tell them to try again. To tight will KILL bearings in pullys at an alarming rate...

 

if they overtightened the timing belt id hate to see how tight your balance shaft belt is.... overtightened timing belt = can destroy all pulleys and oil pump. if you have the tools and patience you can do it yourself, but id take it to buschur as mentioned in the thread if you're in OH..

 

If they don't fix it, they need to give you your money back. Plain and simple.

 

too tight of a timing belt can also result in a broken camshaft!