How to Change Timing Belt on a Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 engine 2002

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scannerguy1968

11 жыл бұрын

How to change a timing belt on a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 L motor or Chrysler 2.4
Threw this video together while changing out my timing belt and crankshaft position sensor
Think this will work on chrysler engine as well
If any questions please ask

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@KM-ch1dh 10 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my timing belt, balance belt, water pump and new tension/idler pulley. This video was very informative and was key to my success. Thank you so much! 2000 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4L i4 (4G64)

@scannerguy1968 10 жыл бұрын

No prob. This is why youtube is so great. Anyone can find out how to do anything. I love it.

@kangokidkidd4037 3 жыл бұрын

@@scannerguy1968 hi what about the heater my kid just bought eclipse got a.c. but no heat

@burtgerke307 5 жыл бұрын

I would really like to thank you for this video I went back to a quite a few times to change the timing belt in my son's 2.4 L I can't thank you enough for this video thank you

@edpape406 9 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks bro I was stuck. Had all tick marks except the bottom one. If it weren't for you I'd have trashed my ferrarri (summit wagon). Once I lined up that bottom notch ran smooth like a baby. You saved me dough and wife's heartache. I'd have had to take her car for the weak.

@calilyn1026 6 жыл бұрын

very helpful video, especially the "flashed" detailed info on sizes etc. Thank you!

@jamespatterson3620 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible video brother!! Excellent patience for us, thank you so much!!

@robertgood9688 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on this job. Thanks for putting in the time!

@jimhinkle7245 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'll be doing this on my daughters car.

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Trying to remember off the top of my head. There is a mark on the timing sprocket which you align to a tab on the valve cover for top dead center. Once you have the crank sprocket,oil sprocket and idler sprocket aligned it's a matter of putting the belt on when they are all aligned.

@ObliviousDaddyandSophie 11 жыл бұрын

You're a saint, thank you sir!

@edgarespinosa4660 8 жыл бұрын

If I just wanted to change my drive belt could I just loosen the tensioner for my accessory belts and replacement them.

@jameskidd8733 4 жыл бұрын

I work for T&S mobile repair have a 2007 to do, r they basically the same setup? 2.4l

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, the smaller of the two belts broke and broke the crank sensor which is mounted towards the front side between the one belt and block

@taylormiles1776 7 жыл бұрын

hey! i am working on my 2004 chyrsler sebring.. it has a rebuilt mitsubishi 2.4l 4g64 engine in it and i was wondering if this video would work for me?

@Killzonekiller1992 10 жыл бұрын

awesome video very detailed instructios

@scannerguy1968 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@DropthaBomb1 10 жыл бұрын

Could I just loosen the top timing belt so I can take my head off or do I have to remove the entire belt?

@alexosborn9172 7 жыл бұрын

any idea How to replace a crank sensor? i was told it needed gapped

@vermontoker 11 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this

@Pablo-yd6gc 9 жыл бұрын

This video was very informative and i thankyou for making it but i have one question. How many of these steps are required for me to just change out the alternator? Can i do everything from the top or will i have to work from the bottom as well?

@ObliviousDaddyandSophie 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks. It sounds like its defenatly the alternator belt. I'll loosen it up. as far as the alternator it was free flowing just fine im thinking either the alternator might be going out being that its a 2000 eclipse and have never replaced it. the weird thing is that i was not losing power prior to this but I do know that if the belt isn't properly tentioned it could be messing with the amps

@dewayneboswell2297 5 жыл бұрын

i was cruising down an interstate in my 03 eclipse 2.4 and hit a small patch of water at 75pmh. The car got a tad sideways and then it seemed to vibrate a couple times, then it quit. I slowed down to take my exit and maintained a 20mph, and as soon as i came into the straightaway and pushed on the gas, it just died. I pulled over to the shoulder and tried to start it but its cranking a little funny, like a normal car sounds when it wont start but will turn over, at an un even rate. Will I have damaged valves or does that sound like maybe the balance belt, thats down below, knocked out due to the water?. My timing belt is still whole and fully in tact. my engine is still as spotless as it was before it quit running

@ObliviousDaddyandSophie 11 жыл бұрын

All was perfect thanks. Only thing though is I might have the side engine cover euvb

@gpcdist 11 жыл бұрын

I just need to change crankshaft sensor, will it install without removing the timing belt?

@ObliviousDaddyandSophie 11 жыл бұрын

Question There was a loud screeching sound coming from the water pump / alternator area that only get louder when I accelerator, it was fine for a little while until i turned on the heater, then it started staling like crazy then I had a really hard time turning it on then I just couldn't turn it anymore. I think its the battery or alternator, I original swapped the water pump because it was ceased

@Kill4FunRecords1 11 жыл бұрын

would i have to remove the timing belt to replace the sensor ?

@reypanelo 11 жыл бұрын

If the timing belt breaks, how would you align the cam shaft marker if its not properly align? thanks...

@MultiAlan1969 11 жыл бұрын

I have a bad crankshaft position sensor. And I want to check to see if maybe I just have a a loose wire or something? Is there anyway to get a good look at it without taking half the car apart?

@djariusperry4225 11 жыл бұрын

I got a 02 eclipse, one coil pack gets spark to the 2nd and 3rd cylinder, but the coil pack for 1 and 4 doesn't spark but has power coming from the connector to it, is that a timing problem?

@darkknight0168 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 01 Eclipse gs and I was told that my sensor can’t be replaced without removing then engine because of how the sensor is positioned. Is this true or am I being scammed for more money and labor?????

@ObliviousDaddyandSophie 11 жыл бұрын

I had recently had replaced the water pump and timing belt. The water pump is ceased an need to replace just the pump I was told I needed to follow these steps to be able to take off the old water pump is that correct? Thank you

@01samuelalva 11 жыл бұрын

i have a 97 mits galant 2.4, and i am in a week going to replace the waterpump and timing belts (timing kit), and my questions is how do i know to replace my hydraulic tensioner? can i just use a vice like you did and stick a nail in it? and how long of a vice ,do i need to buy to fit the length of that hydraulic tensioner? 4 inch 5 inch?vice.and do i need a pulley remover from autozone to remove crankshaft B lower(silent shalft),you said you hit your with a hammer after you loosen the bolts.

@djariusperry4225 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've replaced that coil four times and I've swapped it, when I swap it, it works fine giving spark to cylinder 2 and 3, I have no dtc showing bad crank sensor or anything, I was thinking the computer was bad because the power windows and convertible top stopped working but the fuses are good, I'm stumbed on what to try next

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

My guess is one of two things were missed. Counter balance shaft or oil pump shaft were not timed properly. The oil pump shaft gear can be one of two ways that has the timing mark on it. Only way to tell is by putting a small piece of screw driver that is short enough as I did through the front inspection hole under the exhaust manifold to see if the balance is in the right place. Easy to mess up. Would have whoever did it look into it

@automan73s Жыл бұрын

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@Redshift71 11 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 Eclipse RS. There is a part mounted just below the strut mount and to the left of the timing pulley. It has a set of wires going into it. What is that part because it is missing on mine.

@junk1347 5 жыл бұрын

I need your help with a question

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

No prob. Hoped it helped

@Kill4FunRecords1 11 жыл бұрын

it finally turned on and its been good since , But My check engine light came on , Checked the Code It says its a Crankshaft positioning Sensor , , How hard is this to replace , My timing belt is new will the sensor prevent the car from starting ? Thanks

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Does it run at all? About the only thing I could think of would be somewhere along the ground. When I got my car someone already ran a new ground wire and left the old one hanging. I hooked it up and wipers acted funny and all kinds of stuff. As far as the top and windows it could be in a switch. I know when you hit the top down the windows all roll down. So must be tied in together somewhere

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Without knowing if it shakes at all RPMs which I am guessing it does I would say that someone did not get the counter balance timing set up right. Same as the balance for the oil pump. Both these have to be timed with the motor as I showed in the vid. As far as loud, does it have the same power as before the breakdown? What had happened to trigger the belt change? These motor are interference motors. If the timing belt breaks during running you can mess up the valves by hitting the piston

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@Manni0425 10 жыл бұрын

can you make a video of you replacing head gasket on the same eclipse you have in this video ?

@briancurry5850 9 жыл бұрын

any help guys on this problem

@kennyainslie7526 11 жыл бұрын

while you were doing your timing belt, did you see a crankshaft sensor?

@pricelessclips 10 жыл бұрын

How did you remove the 4 bolt from the crankshaft pulley? I know it moves while you turn your breaker bar. I don't have power tools. Also, is it bad to turn the crank pulley without the serpentine belt? I'm just replacing the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Thanks

@scannerguy1968 10 жыл бұрын

A person could loosen them when the belt is on yet. Or put a ratchet on each bolt and give it a good tap with a hammer to simulate an impact wrench. I believe I did the 2nd.

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Pretty much. With looking I think u need to go as far as removing the belt tensioner then the belt

@kennyainslie7526 11 жыл бұрын

Is it true if the crankshaft sensor is worn out badly, that would be a reason why your car just cranks or what is it really?

@hectormorales1608 10 жыл бұрын

how do you know if balance shaft sprocket if in the right direction? or does it only go one way?

@automan73s Жыл бұрын

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@superostertune 6 жыл бұрын

Do you recall if the water pump can be removed without removing the timing belt? I know the covers will need be to be removed to access the water pump bolts, but can I work around the belt? thank you!

@scannerguy1968 6 жыл бұрын

I'd be guessing if I said one way or another. Been too long. Hardest part is getting to pump so if you had to loosen a belt it shouldn't be too bad.

@Machinima5000 Жыл бұрын

why not replace the cam tensioner and the water pump?

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Damn, hard one. When you mean you looked at the ground do you mean down to the frame and block or at the battery. Sure sounds like a ground issue. Or as you say the ECM is going out. But something should throw a code other than the ground somewhere. I know the crank sensor will throw a code. That is what mine did when the small timing belt broke. It ripped the sensor apart and the motor killed. I had a crank sensor code after that. If you pulled the battery terminals it will reset the codes.

@briancurry5850 9 жыл бұрын

Problem finding the mark on the crank shaft gear plus how do you tighten the bolts on the camshaft and the crank shaft and what are the torque specs on those bolts this has bin a long fix for me first time doing this ......

@chuckaaron8028 9 жыл бұрын

find all your marks??

@briancurry5850 9 жыл бұрын

Hey got question 2002 eclipse spider gs 2.4 oil leak coming from the timing chain cover I thought it was the oil pan gasket so I replaced it but oil is still coming down person had the car before replaced the timing chain belt but I think he forgot to due something.

@tientrinh943 7 жыл бұрын

Brian Curry same thing is happening to me. what do you think?

@tientrinh943 7 жыл бұрын

Brian Curry what do you think it is scanner guy? thanks for making the video by the way!

@leviharris1264 8 жыл бұрын

Ok I'm have problem trying to remove the timing sprocket to replace camshaft any help

@scannerguy1968 8 жыл бұрын

I would but don't remember for sure. Might have to get a gear puller

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have to remove the belt but it is hard getting the bottom timing cover off. My sensor went out due to the back belt broke and hit it.

@kimryeowook4688 11 жыл бұрын

scannerguy1968 thank you very much...thanks guys

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the belt squealing from what you wrote. I have Two belts. One runs the power steering and a/c the other runs the alternator and water pump. Crack the front one that runs the a/c and see if it squeals. If not then loosen the back one. But only run it for a bit. Should be able to tell that way what is going out. IF you replaced the water pump then I would say the alternator. The heater motor is drawing a lot of current. I've never seen an alternator seize though but is possible

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Best way to find out is rule out the coil pack being bad. Swap out one pack for the other. If spark is gone on 1 and 4 then it's the pack. My bad pack had juice coming out of it. I have another vid on here showing the packs. I don't think it's a timing problem though. If the belt broke or crank sensor goes out you will have nothing.

@philstaab7420 3 жыл бұрын

Northern minnesota?

@NillaInTheNavy 8 жыл бұрын

okay we replaced the timing belt on our eclipse. it'll crank and backfire but won't start. any ideas

@scannerguy1968 8 жыл бұрын

+Jessica Grooters Timing way off somehow. Go through the timing of the belt again. Watch it though you can smash valves with the piston in this motor

@danielnieves78 10 жыл бұрын

From you video did you rotate the crank shaft sprocket to install the balance belt, also you mentioned you rotated the sprocket twice after you installed the balance belt to check the timing marks without having the timing belt on, with this being an interference motor would have that not made the pistons hit the valve's.

@tomwrzesinski4999 10 жыл бұрын

You should try not to ever rotate the crankshaft without the belt on, even if everything is lined up TDC. Top dead center on this car means that piston 1 and 4 its valves are all closed but the exhaust on 2 and intake on 3 are open. If you rotate the crank one full turn the pistons will make contact with your valves and your be looking at a pretty pricey repair. Most guides will tell you that when installing the belt, put the tension pulley against the belt and then rotate the crank with the belt on back 3 teeth counter clockwise then forward back to TDC to put tension on the tension side of the belt. Then release the tension pulley and use the special 2 prong tool Mitsubishi tool to put 30 inch pounds on the belt and tighten the pulley to spec.. This is ok to do but your want the belt on first. If your belt broke or if your not sure if everything is lined up when you took the belt off your going to have to release the lifters under the valve cover before turning the crank in its proper position.

@weshernandez1898 7 жыл бұрын

if i just replace the crankshaft sensor, do i have to worry about timing belt positioning? or worry about rotating the crankshaft as i take the crankshaft pulley off? thanks again for the video!!!

@scannerguy1968 7 жыл бұрын

+Wes Hernandez Don't remember for sure but I don't think u need to remove the belt to change it. Seem to remember it up to the side.

@a4channoob 10 жыл бұрын

im doing the waterpump on same motor for a friend. put a cam timing belt on since i had to take it off anyways. all the marks are lined up but i dont have easy access to that plug for the screwdriver test on the oil pulley. if its in backwards will it affect anything other than vibration?

@shawnjackson8816 10 жыл бұрын

Took my wife's car to a shop and they didn't set the oil pump timing. So I tore it apart and ran into a video on here called the gravity trick and it worked. I was like you and couldn't get that bolt off under the manifold. You rotate the oil pump gear twice( or 3) to the mark and once its lined up you can turn it to the left or right and it will pop back lined up with the timing mark because of the counter weight. If it doesn't rotate again but it works.

@scannerguy1968 10 жыл бұрын

I would try to make sure the pump is in the right position as Shawn wrote. If that works would be good. Wouldn't recommend running with bal off. Access is hard but doable from the top.

@a4channoob 10 жыл бұрын

scannerguy1968 thanks both for replys. I ended up getting it. actually took me like 10 tries and every time I would start the engine to make sure, it would shake violently. I would take the belt off and spin the pump a rotation and try again with not much difference. I kept thinking I was screwing up. turns out my friend didn't warn me that the intake has a major vacuum leak making it run very rough. I found that trick and got it back together

@shawnjackson8816 10 жыл бұрын

scannerguy1968 Great video! Just curious how far did you rotate the crank clockwise before you were able to get the balance shaft belt on. I'm going to do my timing belt and wanted to try this method but i know rotating it too far can get you into trouble. I have a 2000 with the same engine. Thanks!

@jimhinkle7245 10 жыл бұрын

Shawn Jackson Hey Shawn, I don't think he rotated the crank. I think he was talking about the belt itself. Starting at the 12 o'clock position and working it in and around the crank. Try not to EVER move ANY of the sprockets if at all possible. Bad things can happen quickly! lol hope this helps. God Bless.

@matt07nn19 8 жыл бұрын

Good video, very informative. One question? To replace my water pump on the same car in your video, do I have to remove the timing belt?

@scannerguy1968 8 жыл бұрын

I do believe so. pump is behind the belt

@matt07nn19 8 жыл бұрын

+scannerguy1968 that's what I figured, I removed 3 screws from the pump, need the ones below belt. I'll check out and see how things go

@djariusperry4225 11 жыл бұрын

No, won't crank most of the time, when it does crank, it will drive perfect for 20-30mins but if I cut it off, it won't start and that 1 and 4 cylinder won't get spark, I was thinking the crank angle sensor but I'm pretty sure it would make the check engine light come on so I don't know, what's confusing is that coil is receiving power from the connector, I looked at the ground and even replaced it, I changed the connector and still no change

@Billion661 10 жыл бұрын

My timing belt broke as I was driving will the valve kiss a piston is it worth doing this job??

@egowrld9590 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue but my mechanic says by the grace of god sometimes the valves and pistons don’t screw up

@leviharris1264 8 жыл бұрын

It's a pain to get off but thank you

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

Guess I'm not following. On the axle side or on the engine under the timing cover? looked at the car and can't see what you are talking about.

@mistydavis5816 10 жыл бұрын

Help...anyone knows how to replace camshaft seals on 03 mits. eclipse spyder

@mistydavis5816 9 жыл бұрын

Tks

@Kill4FunRecords1 11 жыл бұрын

i have a 2001 Mitsubishi Gallant , had some issues with it starting yesterday. woke up drove to work no problem , Went out for lunch start up no problem , the try to go back to work did not start.. I heard a Click , but nothing , Checked my battery that not the problem . Finally it started came back to work. Try starting it again and nothing. All I heard was Click , Click , . i though it was my starter getting suck but im not sure . After trying to turn on the car with so many clicks

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

That would be a hard one. I wouldn't I guess. If u do don't work it or let RPM's very high. Don't think it would kill anything if just the balance is off for short drives. Eventually it would rattle something loose or worse yet snap a shaft

@finemyu69 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t get that harmonic balance Center bolt out to save my life I done busted my 7/8 and broke my ratchet strap I had holding the pulley it’s no joke don’t know what they used to put it on but damn

@jeffmackie8605 10 жыл бұрын

will this be about the same for a 05 3.0 liter eclipse gts?

@scannerguy1968 10 жыл бұрын

Man I don't know. Would hate to tell you it would be. Would think the same concept though

@jeffmackie8605 10 жыл бұрын

Alright thanks I just want to have the basic idea

@roadcandy1 8 жыл бұрын

My wife's ole car runs like it had jumped a tooth on the timing belt but NO! All the marks are dead on have I got a censer problem?

@theoutcome9281 7 жыл бұрын

Anthony Tuggle did u ever fix ur problem

@roadcandy1 7 жыл бұрын

I did not.

@Inlineforever1 10 жыл бұрын

Do you use Mitsubishi parts or after market parts. Heard aftermarket parts are not good.

@scannerguy1968 10 жыл бұрын

I don't think I have ever used original parts on anything. Didn't on this vehicle. I haven't really had any issues so far. I have around 15k on the car since I did this.

@BitWrecker 2 жыл бұрын

Who knew Jesse Ventura did cars

@djariusperry4225 11 жыл бұрын

Yes I chased the ground down to the engine block, I've replaced the whole cable, I guess I will grab an ecu from a junkyard, if it works I will buy a new one

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

I pulled both out without jacking up. Sorry for the delayed reply

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

There are a two reasons for a car to just crank. No spark or no fuel. The crank sensor would be a good guess as to no spark at all and would just crank. A code reader would tell right away

@j.a.bevolution297 7 жыл бұрын

the crackshat senson is broken

@MrRich015 9 жыл бұрын

Did the belt braking not bend the Valves??

@scannerguy1968 9 жыл бұрын

Rich Parson Nope lucked out twice now

@tientrinh943 7 жыл бұрын

scannerguy1968 on a eclipse? yeah it happened to me too actually

@scannerguy1968 11 жыл бұрын

I do believe you can get at it without taking the belt off.

@chuckaaron8028 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video man......even for a Yankee I can jus hear the way ya talk. jus playn... LOL!!!!! Great detail too. My son has 01 Eclipse n blew head gasket. Tryn to find a head now. G6E2 Head/ 4G64 Engine. 5 speed If any1 knows where I can get 1, Plz let me know TY

@scimitar4211 9 жыл бұрын

That bolt was a bitch to take off, at least I tried so I turned the crankshaft instead to get the timing belt on. Works like a charm

@j.a.bevolution297 7 жыл бұрын

i heve the send probleem

@ObliviousDaddyandSophie 11 жыл бұрын

*rubbing on a belt a tiny bit. Got to re check it

@djariusperry4225 11 жыл бұрын

Ecm I mean

@dawsonfeucht3998 8 жыл бұрын

you sound like you're from Wisconsin

@scannerguy1968 8 жыл бұрын

You are correct

@edpape406 9 жыл бұрын

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