Timing Belt

[Legnum in America]

I have ordered the parts to do the timing belt. Can anyone let me know if I am missing anything? Much appreciated.
MD338287 Timing Belt x 1
MD308593 Tensioner x 1
MD316826 Tensioner Pulley
MD179597 Idler Pulley
MD168055 Crankshaft Oil Seal x 1
MD372536 Camshaft Seal x 4
MD302010 Water Pump x 1

 

[BCX]

Looks ok for parts. Just a typo on cam seal part number...

Other things to consider:
You'll need the tensioner tool (same as Evo or most Mitsubishi's). I've rigged something in the past, but the tool is much easier to work with.

Getting the cam seals out can be a pain without damaging the cams. Taking the covers off will allow you to get to the cam caps. Chance to renew the gaskets.

Cam clamps are handy as the rear bank of cams want to snap away from the timing marks.

Coolant compatible RTV, OEM pump doesn't have a gasket.

You'll need a vice or press to squeeze the tensioner back in if you don't get the tension right on the belt after measuring and need to put the pin back in.

 

[mezje]

You can also use any right angle snap ring pliers easy enough for the tensioner. It is important to follow the manual when tensioning - do not just send it if the pin doesn't spin freely.

Definitely get rocker cover gaskets and do them at the same time.

 

[Baba Galant]

I have ordered the parts to do the timing belt. Can anyone let me know if I am missing anything? Much appreciated.
MD338287 Timing Belt x 1
MD308593 Tensioner x 1
MD316826 Tensioner Pulley
MD179597 Idler Pulley
MD168055 Crankshaft Oil Seal x 1
ND372536 Camshaft Seal x 4
MD302010 Water Pump x 1

Good call, doing mine about 50k ago buying individually was much cheaper than a kit.

 

[Legnum in America]

Timing belt has been replaced as well as the water pump, crank and Camshaft seals, pulleys, Valve cover and spark plug gaskets. Everything went great, Old seals were a little hard to get off. Otherwise very clean.

 

[mezje]

Heads look good, clean indeed! Very nice that you did everything while it was out too.

 

[murat]

Timing belt has been replaced as well as the water pump, crank and Camshaft seals, pulleys, Valve cover and spark plug gaskets. Everything went great, Old seals were a little hard to get off. Otherwise very clean.

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Hi how did you manage to remove water pump
Cant seem to remove engine mont

 

[Heatmakerz]

I have ordered the parts to do the timing belt. Can anyone let me know if I am missing anything? Much appreciated.
MD338287 Timing Belt x 1
MD308593 Tensioner x 1
MD316826 Tensioner Pulley
MD179597 Idler Pulley
MD168055 Crankshaft Oil Seal x 1
MD372536 Camshaft Seal x 4
MD302010 Water Pump x 1

Where did you order your parts from? Sorry I am new just recently picked up a galant. Can I use the kit from a CA13 non turbo?

 

[Legnum in America]

As long as the part numbers match.
https://www.amayama.com/en

 

[Heatmakerz]

As long as the part numbers match.
https://www.amayama.com/en

Awsome thank you! I appreciate the help!

 

[BCX]

For the idler pulleys, OEM is Koyo.
For the seals, the OEM is NOK.

Search the forum, can find the koyo and nok part numbers. Cheaper to source than buying though Mitsubishi genuine as the parts are identical.

 

[Heatmakerz]

For the idler pulleys, OEM is Koyo.
For the seals, the OEM is NOK.

Search the forum, can find the koyo and nok part numbers. Cheaper to source than buying though Mitsubishi genuine as the parts are identical.

Okay thank you! Also what kind of oil do you guys use? I used to use 5w40 motul for my subarus! Should I use the same or is there somthing different? Thanks

 

[mezje]

Okay thank you! Also what kind of oil do you guys use? I used to use 5w40 motul for my subarus! Should I use the same or is there somthing different? Thanks

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[BCX]

For anyone stumbling across this in the future...

for the timing pulley:
MD179597 is a Koyo PU307034AAR1D
MD316826 is a Koyo PU106218FRR1D

For the seals:
MD372536 is a NOK AH2057U
MD168055 is a NOK AH8740

Timing belt:
MD318814 is a Gates/Unitta 234YU30
Not sure if a MD338287 is the same manufacturer.

Water Pump:
MD302010 (I believe but needs confirmation, dont fancy taking my timing cover off) is an Aisin WPM-037V