Gettin sick of this - Page 2

firesdoom · #16 07-26-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaiser17

Well I ran down and got that timing belt and put it on yesterday and it worked liked a charm. The other one I had on there was new, but it was a piece of crap apparently. But now with the mitsubishi belt its in perfect time. I dont have the balance shafts anymore so I didnt need to worry about that, but watch for the balance shaft elimation kit that has no oil groove in the stub end for the oil pump sprocket...it's bad news.

Where did you get the balance shaft elimination kit from? I used the one from DSMparts and it worked fine. Did you remember to lube it up with vaseline real good when you installed it? It's all in the VFAQ.

Pics!

kjewer1 · #17 07-26-2006, 09:48 AM

There are only two types of stubby shafts, no matter where you get them from, or what "kit" they're in. Those with grooves and those without. The grooveless ones are no good, and this has been well known for at least the 6 years I've been in this game. It's too bad that things like this that are so well known and so well documented are still around messing poeple up. You can get the right part (from a mirage IIRC) at the dealer for very cheap.

Blaiser17 · #18 07-26-2006, 05:48 PM

What I don't understand, is how can they sell products such as the stubby shaft with no groove, and toming belts which don't stay in time, if they don't work. False advertisement correct? Well ya live and ya learn I guess, but I want to thank all of you, I now have the car up and running and it's going for inspection sometime this week. Came a long way from a blown up engine haha. Thanks guys.

firesdoom · #19 07-27-2006, 01:39 AM

Yeah, that sucks that they sell defective products but it happens all of the time. Do you by any chance remember where you got the eliminator kit from? It would be handy to know which vendor sold you a defective part so we know to watch out for them as I doubt they have the oil groove pictured in their online catalog. Also, I would appreciate it if someone would steer me towards a picture of this oil groove on the stub shaft. Yes, I searched for it.

I'm glad your car is running dude, have fun till the next problem!

Blaiser17 · #20 07-27-2006, 05:30 PM

Well I got the elimination kit from a company called Parts Dinosaur. It was cheap...and on e-bay...so I guess I shoulda saw that coming. I'd post a pic if I had a camera, sorry.

Blaiser17 · #21 08-03-2006, 08:02 PM

Car ran great for two weeks after timing belt change, and has yet again defied all theoretical thought. Started her up today after installing the new alternator, didnt mess with the timing at all. Somehow jumped time. I don't think I can bear to do the timing again, this will be like the tenth time. Is there anything else that would fuck up the timing besides the timing itself, cuz it was right on the money, and everything was perfect and it was running great.

Blaiser17 · #22 08-04-2006, 04:09 PM

Well I took it apart...AGAIN...and the crankshaft sprocket was broken...AGAIN. Is this a typical problem or what? A tooth broke off both times on the front end of the sprockets. Maybe I just had a shitty brand again or something, I'll go buy one down at the Mitsubishi dealer, but I was curious as to whether this has plagued anyone else before.

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