Comments on: Timing Belt Replacement 2.4 Mitsubishi – Questions and Answers

By: John

John — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:39:41 +0000

I have 99 galant 2.4.I changed my lifters cause they were noisy. Start back up blew 2 coils? I have misfire on cylinder 2.. Took to shop no oil compression?? Any ideas any help appreciated

By: ERIC

ERIC — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:24:23 +0000

I recently replaced timing belts on 2.4 sohc stratus. Now i feel vibration on hard accelerations could the internal balancer be off a tooth causing this or maybe belts too tight?

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:20:03 +0000

Wayne, I would pull the timing covers and check the marks.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:28:57 +0000

I have a 2002 galant and believe I have lost the timing between the crankshaft and camshaft if so how do I check to verify this and if so how do restore it to proper timing.
Thanks,
Wayne

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:10:07 +0000

Ralph, a broken balance shaft belt could definitely cause vibration, but I wouldn’t see how it could cause noise like you are describing.

By: Ralph Salmon

Ralph Salmon — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:18:49 +0000

Hi thanks for the info I have to agree with Greg its way better than the manual cuts out all the junk.I have a question ,would a bad balance shaft belt cause a 02 Galant 2.4L to have very loud noise like a loud exhaust with a lot of vibration?Thanks Ralph

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:54:40 +0000

This was a great set of instructions. I have a Chiltons manual for my car, and it sounded a lot more complicated than your directions here. Followed each step and changed it without any issues. Thanks!

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:18:02 +0000

Joey, in most cases auto repair shops try a new timing belt. In the process a cam binding when attempting to line up the marks could be found. Otherwise, a new belt is installed and the engine is hopefully started – if it runs smooth, there’s no bent valves. If it runs rough, further checking may be required.

By: joey riley

joey riley — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:20:27 +0000

I have a 97 Galant with a 2.4 interference engine and I was wondering if there is any other way I can check for vlalve damage without having to buy any extra tools cuz I am a do it yourself person with a lot of knowledge but without the special tools.

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:57:30 +0000

Chris, the pin talked about in #6 is removed and the hydraulic pressure forces the rod outwards.

“6. The main belt’s tensioner is hydraulic. The 12 mm bolts are removed and then he tensioner can be placed in a bench vice to be compressed. The pin to hold a tensioner in place is sometimes referred to by mechanics as grenade pins. Sometimes a small drill bit can be used instead of the specific pin. If you are replacing a tensioner it will come with the correct pin.”

Only remove the pin when the belt and eccentric pulley are in position properly.