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2000 mitsubishi mirage timing belt - 9/21/2004 9:14:35 PM

duyduck

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Recently my friend borrowed my car, and the timing belt broke on it. I have all another belt as well as the water pump. I got the Chiltons book, which is like 92-2000 for the mirage, but I dont think it has the right information. I have been having trouble geting the timing marks to be at the right place. I am not sure if I have done it correctly as it does not start yet. I was hoping someone could help me out with some instructions, I would hate to pay a mechanic when I have done most of the work, and all they would do is charge me a few hundred to line up a few marks.

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RE: 2000 mitsubishi mirage timing belt - 9/22/2004 10:34:57 AM

SpyderGS

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The markings don't line up at all? That's like the worst problem you can encounter when trying install a timing belt. Are the markings on the cam gears pointing up or towards each other? Also, i'm sure that you've already done this, but check and make sure you have the correct timing belt. I know for my car, when i replaced the pulley belts, the part numbers on the new belts totally did not match up with the part numbers on the old belts. They looked like they were the right belts when put side to side with the old belts, but we still took them back and had them double check to make sure they were right. The only advice i can give you(not being in there in person), is double check everything and if worse comes to worse, take it apart and re-install it again. Sorry i can't be of much help, but i hope things work out for you.

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