Timing Belt and tension-er pulley issue

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
120,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RYCERZ
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I am trying to set the timing on my friends car, but I am having issues with the tension-er pulley. I do not understand how to keep the two holes steady facing down while tightening the bolt. As tightening the bolt just turns the innards or the pulley. I have read that there is a tool for this pulley but have not been able to find any information on it. And I am sure that there is a way to fab up something without having to pay for an expensive specialty part I will only use a couple of times. Thank you for your help on advance.
Aug 23, 2018 at 6:09 AM
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I am not to sure what you are saying here. Can you upload some pics or video of the problem?

Here is a guide that might help:

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mitsubishi/eclipse/2003

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 24, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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RYCERZ
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This pulley. I looked up the tool needed for it and me and my friend are going to either buy it because it is only $30.00 or fab something up for it. Any advice on it?
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Aug 27, 2018 at 3:30 AM
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Yes, you are going to need to fab something or get the tool. Did you try Ebay? They have cheap tools.
Aug 27, 2018 at 3:48 AM
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So ended up buying the part and the timing belt is on. Thank you for your help with this issue you were fast to respond.
Sep 6, 2018 at 4:51 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 7, 2018 at 3:08 AM
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