Timing Belt

[02redgalant]

So i'm changing out my timing belt next week myself for the first time

i've been browsing c3g and threads on here for any ^

I have impact gun torque wrench's and all the basic sockets

i'm planning on changing out all the timing pulleys;tensioner;water pump;cam seal;crank shaft seal;all belts since im at 144k... its a 2.4 sohc

any tips hints FYI's anything to expect or do not do's ?? lol

[keith6110]

4cyl or v6?

[02redgalant]

4 cyl

[keith6110]

I don't know how close they are to the v6 timing belt. But just make sure the belt is pretty tight befofre pulling the tensioner pin.

[n3oAcid24]

im going to try and do this too. hope it works out for you man. if anything, ill take pictures and post them up. i have a 4 cylinder too.

[01galant01]

Did my timing belt yesterday, heres some things that helped me:

Service Manual
http://tearstone.com/eclipsefsm/GR00002700-11A.pdf
http://tearstone.com/shop/2000-2002-...ce-Manual.html

Tutorial
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...ht=timing+belt
http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/JH...111_timing.pdf


Removing the alternator/water pump belt and A/C /power steering belt
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...ht=drive+belts



DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS STEP!

The original post needs corrected to reflect that the Oil pump sprocket needs to be in phase as Manybrews posted. You can also take the oil pump sprocket and turn the arrow straight up and watch the way it reacts; if it falls toward the timing mark its in phase, if it falls toward the other side(3 O'clock position) it needs rotated around another revolution.
It's not that hard to do this just follow the steps in the manuals and DON'T rush.
You'll feel good about working on your own car, and learning what makes it tick while saving $$$!

Also since your at 144k, I recommend you get a new auto-tensior.

[02redgalant]

yaaaa i ordered the new auto tensioner.....thanks for the good info

[oakrdrs187]

Im thinking about diving in on this one too, for both G's BTW

[02redgalant]

can anyone chime in on how to go about changing the camshaft seal?

[Galantman03]

^Is it leaking? But your haynes manual should tell you exactly what to do for that. I got a tip for ya lol get some floor dry or cat liter.. when you pull off that water pump, it sounds like a water fountain lol lots of radiator fluid comes out, even though you drain it because its stuck in the water neck/pipe thing.

[02redgalant]

idk i havent pulled the timing cover..... but i figured since im there might as well especially since you can only change it with the belt off

[finald8ta]

need any help? i can make a trip out there

[oakrdrs187]

Took my top timing cover off to peek at my belt and when I removed the rear lower bolt, it was soaked milk chocolate. WTF... im 2.4L

[02redgalant]

how do I know if the tension on both the BS and timing belt is correct?
I just ordered the timing tools of Chbuzz

I saw this on the timing tutorial

"now to check to see if your tension is correct youll need to crank the engine over a few times and go back to the pin you set in the hydraulic tensioner, if you can remove and replace the pin with ease your tension is correct. if you cant remove the pin and replace it without a lot of effort you need to re tension the blue pulley until you can remove and replace that pin into the hydraulic tensioner."

would this be a solid method to make sure tension is good?