[1raptor]

OK I just bought a 97 GST $2500 thank you very much, it has 84K miles on it and Im sure the timing belt hasnt been done so I figure I better do it. here are the questions.
I have read that everyone recommends getting a OEM belt but my nearest Mitsubishi dealer is 4 hrs away. Why do you recommend the oem belt has anyone had an aftermarket belt break?? I have always been under the impression that most of the aftermarket stuff exceeds OEM. If oem is the way to go where is a good place online to get mitisubishi parts??
Thanks in advance

 

[1raptor]

Hey is it possible to do the timing belt change out with out the special tool to compress the belt tensioner I dont have taps or I would use the batter bolt idea..

 

[1raptor]

Well Im leaning towards not using the tool as Im going too have a hard enough time just getting a belt I hate waiting for stuff... the car has 85K on it and I am pretty sure the belt hasnt been done so you know Im pushing my luck as it is. dsmbuilder can you explain a little better about pulling the pin and when I have the manual and have read vfaq and when they recommend pulling the pin I assume it will be a little more evident when I tear into it also. thanks guys

 

[1raptor]

Yea I understand what Im getting into I have done a few imports before but this is the first dual cam and the first with this type of tensioner and yes the more I see this the more I miss the old steel timing belts that seemed to last forever...

 

[1raptor]

yea I planned on a waterpump from the getgo In my book it is just part of the timing belt install hell your already there why not. so are there any other special tools that Im missing other than a sheave puller and crank holder???

 

[1raptor]

Yes:

Lift
Impact Gun
Tensioner Retainer (I use a Drill bit)
Torque wrench
Sockets
gear-wrenches



SignTist

Them tools arent special at my house they are standard