I got my timing belt changed today!!!
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I changed my timing belt a while back. It wasn't too tough. (till I accidentally spun the camshaft) Just remember that the timing belt cover breaks easily, and an impact wrench makes getting the pulley bolt off much easier.
Originally Posted by gregivq
Can someone finally make a How To???
How To!
How To!
Everybody chant!
I agree though, I would love to do this myself if I could do it in an hour or less. if not, i'm taking it in this month.
Last edited by urbanknight; Feb 14, 2006 at 08:04 PM.
Originally Posted by urbanknight
How To!
How To!
How To!
Everybody chant!
I agree though, I would love to do this myself if I could do it in an hour or less. if not, i'm taking it in this month.
How To!
How To!
Everybody chant!
I agree though, I would love to do this myself if I could do it in an hour or less. if not, i'm taking it in this month.
Originally Posted by urbanknight
How To!
How To!
How To!
Everybody chant!
I agree though, I would love to do this myself if I could do it in an hour or less. if not, i'm taking it in this month.
How To!
How To!
Everybody chant!
I agree though, I would love to do this myself if I could do it in an hour or less. if not, i'm taking it in this month.
Originally Posted by airlinevomitbag
Do not EVER EVER EVER replace a Mitsu timing belt without changing the waterpump ay the same time. Its a ticking bomb and Mitsubishi knows it, I attempted it on an 02 Galant and BOOM right off the bat leaking from the shaft seal. I didn't ask and I got smoked. Ask the dealer parts counter guy, any DSM owner or anyone that is familiar with Mitsubishi maitenance. When you take the load off the pulley and put it back on. (Take the belt off and put it back on) you stress that shaft seal and now its a waiting game.
P.S. the timing belts in all MITSU's are a maintenance item due to be replaced at 60K miles. After that, it is a tickng time bomb. Our rule is that if you replace it BEFORE it breaks it will cost you about 10% of what it will cost you WHEN it breaks.
Last edited by lancerdealer; Feb 20, 2006 at 04:12 PM.
That yellow top battery is a POS. I used one when i started competing in usaci spl and it sucked. I left my car in the garage for one week and the battery was out. It would not even accept a charge. Get a kinetic battery. They have a 2400 amp deep cycle battery that should fit under the hood.
^ . . . uhm the optima red top i have has outlasted three cars and will still cycle a starter at -10 degrees without ANY hesitation . . . and since when do we have a mitsu dealer on the boards ? 
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Originally Posted by dbdude
That yellow top battery is a POS. I used one when i started competing in usaci spl and it sucked. I left my car in the garage for one week and the battery was out. It would not even accept a charge. Get a kinetic battery. They have a 2400 amp deep cycle battery that should fit under the hood.
Well it gets such good reciews that I will decide for myself! Many top IASCA copetitors use optimas!
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Originally Posted by airlinevomitbag
Napa Parts List
Standard Alternator belt $11
Standard AC Power Steering Belt $21
Hi Perf Timing Belt $65
Waterpump $68
$165 in parts and an afternoon of work keeps you in business for 60,000 more miles. $.00275 per mile to not worry about the car. Money well spent.
Standard Alternator belt $11
Standard AC Power Steering Belt $21
Hi Perf Timing Belt $65
Waterpump $68
$165 in parts and an afternoon of work keeps you in business for 60,000 more miles. $.00275 per mile to not worry about the car. Money well spent.
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From: Cape Coral, FL
Originally Posted by airlinevomitbag
Napa Parts List
Standard Alternator belt $11
Standard AC Power Steering Belt $21
Hi Perf Timing Belt $65
Waterpump $68
$165 in parts and an afternoon of work keeps you in business for 60,000 more miles. $.00275 per mile to not worry about the car. Money well spent.
Standard Alternator belt $11
Standard AC Power Steering Belt $21
Hi Perf Timing Belt $65
Waterpump $68
$165 in parts and an afternoon of work keeps you in business for 60,000 more miles. $.00275 per mile to not worry about the car. Money well spent.