Timing belt marks

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BOB72
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How to align timing marks on my lancer the belt is already installed but I think my cam gear has turned a little bit because I don, t have the power I had before. That is all I need for now and I thank you for your support.
Bob
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 AT 4:23 PM

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ASEMASTER6371
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Hello,

Here is a page that sows you everything you need to know about changing the timing belt

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mitsubishi/lancer/2005

Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help and tell a friend.

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 AT 4:33 PM
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BOB72
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Reply from Bob72 via email:

Thanks guys That's the way I did it but I wanted to be sure before I start the engine. I am also a ASE master but in the aftermarket parts saleman.

Thanks again. Bob
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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 AT 11:55 PM
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BWEATHERFORD13
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Timing belt "teeth" are stripped, it did this when I tried to crank it. I am trying to find a diagram of some sort to show where the timing marks are and how it should be aligned when repairing. Thanks
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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I am giving you the single and dual cam setups and the balancer shaft diagrams.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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I have a 2005 lancer I broke a timing belt a 2.0 liter motor does it have a interference motor should I replace valves
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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I believe the 2.0L is an interference engine. Put the belt on and check engine compression to see if there was any damage to valves.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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At what mileage will I need to replace the timing belt or is it a chain?
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The timing belt should be changed at 60,000 Mls, 100,000 Mls if it has not been changed do so soon.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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Came across a sreaming deal on the internet. Im in deperate need of a car. Being offerd is a lancer with no timing belt, and a bent valve. How involved is a valve replacement? Ive done a timing belt before, but never valves.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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JAMES W.
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Obviouslly the valve was bent when the timing belt failed. If this be the case, your going to find more than one bent valve and possibly a broken piston. Anyway, to answer your question, to replace a valve the cylinder head has to be removed. Then, the head needs to go to a machine shop to have all the valves checked. At this time, with over 100K on the motor, the valves should be ground and the head resurfaced. I don't know what the asking price for the car is, but your going to spend a few bucks on it EVEN if you can do the work yourself. Hope this helps.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:45 AM (Merged)
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What are the timing marks for this model?
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_timing_marks_9.jpg

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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
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So, my timing belt snapped awhile ago and I've since disassembled much of the engine compartment in order to open up the engine. I've very recently removed the cylinder head in order to test whether or not the valves are sealing (interference engine) and saw coolant on top of the pistons. I'm curious as to what could have caused this and whether it happened as I was removing the cylinder head or if it was the most likely cause of timing belt failure in the first place.

Thanks!
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
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Don't panic. This is typical when removing a cylinder head. The head is full of coolant, and there's a number of passages that pass through the head gasket. Even though you likely drained the coolant first, there's a lot hung up in those passages that doesn't drain out, that is, until you unbolt the head and shake it around.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mitsubishi/lancer/2002

Use rags to soak up the coolant on top of the pistons. If it seeps past the piston rings and gets into the oil, antifreeze will melt the soft outer layer of engine bearings. Change the oil before starting the reassembled engine to get the coolant out.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
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Thanks! I've already drained the oil previous to this and plan on refilling it as soon as I get it all put back together. I plan on taking the cylinder head to someone else to get the valves replaced but should I go to a mechanic or machine shop? I know that almost all of the valves hit the pistons heads but I don't see any cracks in the pistons from the top.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
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Post pic of gasket can tell if problem but go with Caradioc probably poured in from head. This engine does bend valves so likely that occurred and go with machine shop to have head done. If u plan on keeping have a complete valve job ie. Seats cut and valve seals replaced.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
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What is the number written in the timing belt?
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Just a part number nothing to do with fitting the belt, it may have a arrow, if so this is for direction of rotation.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)

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