How to realign timing marks

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
180,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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DOUGOUT0442
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Timing belt is off car how do I realign timing marks? Left bank cam timing mark is correct right bank cam timing mark 8 teeth of . Not sure about crank. Gear is seized to harmonic balancer .
Jan 7, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I am concerned. if it is off 8 teeth, you may have damaged the valves.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

When you get the timing belt back on correctly, you will need to do a compression test to verify no valve damage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression


I attached the timing marks below for you to view.

Roy
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Jan 7, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Car was running fine. was changing water pump and took belt off before ling up marks.
Jan 7, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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You need to set the marks as shown and then install the belt.

Roy
Jan 7, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Just turn them to right spot?
Jan 7, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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Yes, do the cams first and then the crankshaft.

Roy
Jan 7, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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I was told it is an interference motor and i cannot do that.
Jan 7, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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Do not line up the crank gear, turn it to the right about 90 degrees.

Then line up the cams and then put the crank to the correct mark.

Roy
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Okay, turned right bank cam. the one that was 8 teeth off. it sprang 8 teeth the other way.
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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Sorry for my typing i am very frustrated, lol.
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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You need to get it on the mark. it will stay there. otherwise you will need to get a cam locking tool to hold the cams from turning. you can get one or rent one at a parts store to secure the cams in the correct position.

Roy
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Is there a way go get it on mark and hold it there?
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Oh okay. should i only turn it clockwise?
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Or should i turn it back?
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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As I stated before, if it will not stay, then you will need to get a cam locking tool from a parts store. you can rent one from them as well.

Roy
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Got cam marks set cannot find mark on motor anywhere for crank. plus i am putting new crank gear on due to old one being stuck to harmonic balancer.
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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There is a sheet metal plate behind gear that has a notch in it but it is not set it turns freely.
Jan 7, 2019 at 9:55 AM
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DOUGOUT442
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Guess you gave up on me.
Jan 7, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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no, I did not give up. I am not on 24/7. had to take a break.

look at the picture for the mark on the crank.

Roy
Jan 7, 2019 at 2:27 PM