cant find special tool for tb service - Club3G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G Forums

da747ct · 04/11/2006, 10:19 AM

i found the tensioner tool and pulley wrench listed in the service manual for an 03 GT for timing belt service, however no one has the crank pulley spacer #MD998769 for turning the crank with a ratchet. my local dealership wont sell me tools. how is everyone turning the crank when changing the belt? is there another source besides miller/spx/otc?

MattS00 · 04/11/2006, 10:39 AM

I put the pulley back on without the bolt and turned the crank by hand, but I cannot remember if I had the spark plugs out or not.

rtspeed · 04/11/2006, 09:10 PM

just get a nut with the same thread as the pulley bolt and install it with the nut being a spacer and use the proper size socket.

Manybrews · 04/11/2006, 10:37 PM

contact OTC if you want mitsu specific special tools.

although none are needed during timing belt replacement unless someone stupidly loosens the belts manual tensioner pulley (which should not be done).

04/11/2006, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
da747ct Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	cant find special tool for tb service i found the tensioner tool and pulley wrench listed in the service manual for an 03 GT for timing belt service, however no one has the crank pulley spacer #MD998769 for turning the crank with a ratchet. my local dealership wont sell me tools. how is everyone turning the crank when changing the belt? is there another source besides miller/spx/otc?

04/11/2006, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
rtspeed The 11sec club Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Vehicle: dodge stratus ripped Posts: 247	just get a nut with the same thread as the pulley bolt and install it with the nut being a spacer and use the proper size socket. __________________ Ripped and looking foe 500.

04/11/2006, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
MattS00 New daddy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Illinois Vehicle: 2000 Northstar White GT Posts: 3,352	I put the pulley back on without the bolt and turned the crank by hand, but I cannot remember if I had the spark plugs out or not.

04/11/2006, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Manybrews Mitsu Tech Join Date: May 2004 Location: under your bed. Vehicle: Diamante Posts: 886	contact OTC if you want mitsu specific special tools. although none are needed during timing belt replacement unless someone stupidly loosens the belts manual tensioner pulley (which should not be done).

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