ECLIPSE TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT 

glad to hear it

@@Nick84349861785 help me ahaha

Im not sure what you mean?

When I put the belt back on should the timing marks be ahead, behind or right on the marks?.

@@RCsFinest right on the mark

What about on a 3.0 eclipse

Use a wrench to jam across two bolts on the pulley to keep it form turning and only loosen the bolts one at a time without removing them until they are all hand removeable. Tightening is the same. Buy a headlamp, a haynes manual, (or download it), and make sure to learn how to navigate it. Also, it's best to have a cheap set of box end wrenches for breaking things loose (like a stanley set), a 3/8 torque wrench (like a Lexivon), and terry cloths for prepping gasket surfaces. I like rubbing alcohol for degreasing because it is gentler than brake parts cleaner or acetone.

@@jackalninezeronine Thanks man. To break the bolts loose I kept the alternator belt on to keep the water pump pulley from spinning. Then I could remove by hand easily after removing the alternator belt. Had to lift the engine a little higher to take that pulley off because of the frame on the Eclipse. Taking off the old water pump was easy but installing a brand new Gates water pump? Oh boy, that was difficult. During that install here's my tip to anyone reading this: First follow @Nick Pongallo's advice and do put on some thin silicone to keep the paper gasket in place on the water pump. Then, when the gasket is stable and you are reinstalling the new water pump, go ahead and install the 3 bottom bolts of the water pump onto the engine block hand tight. Your water pump is on somewhat but you'll see that the coolant pipe is like off by a few millimeters to the left and it's not lined up properly to insert into the new water pump. I used a metal bristle brush with a wooden handle as a pry bar against the alternator and the coolant pipe to line it up to the water pump. It worked perfectly. While you are prying, thread the remaining bolts into the water pump and then torque to 11 foot pounds. But 11 foot pounds ain't much so be careful not to strip those bolts into the engine block. Because if you do well I can't help you. Good luck.

If it's the 2.4l then you dont have to take t belt off the water pump is not driven from the timing belt now if you have the 3.0 then it is part of the timing belt

I had to take the other motor mount off the other side and jack up the side with the pulleys and then my water pump pulley came off

No since the water pump is external you dont even have to mess with the timing belt

Nick Pongallo thank you, you are awesome

​@@Nick84349861785 I know this video was uploaded like 5 years ago but you are saying the water pump can be replaced without messing with the timing belt? I have a 2004 Stratus coupe with the 2.4 and everywhere I looked everyone says you need to take the timing components all apart.. how would you recommend replacing it without taking apart the timing

IRefuzee xx you probably can get the water pump off without removing motor mount

Nick Pongallo thanks Bro

You can get them anywhere rock auto eBay Amazon etc

Go to the junkyard

@@Nick84349861785 hi my 2 fat radiator hose the top one is HOT like it's supposed to be but the lower one is cold to touch and I have no heat does this mean my water pump is bad..its not over heating both of my fans work...i got no heat I have cold a.c. but no heat thermostat works because it moves the temperature gauge to normal...so is my water pump bad...

Ruben Garcia the balance shaft belt? Some people remove them balance shaft bearings can seize but some don't replace with timing belt have seen that belt break as well I would get that belt and a tensioner if possible but like I said you may need a balance shaft how to check it all out and go from there .

You could try something it's just 2 holes that need to get rotated to apply the tension to the belt possible 2 dowels and then a flat blade screw driver between both of them and then the tension that way.

hey im going to do the same job on my car just the crank shaft positioning sensor were you able to skip or do anything different?

@@Homie4Life4Ever this was a long time ago lol, but from what I remember, I only had to remove the belt, the pulley and the cover. It ended up being a pretty easy job.

@@Barn-owl99 thanks hey also what were the symptoms for your car like mine dosent even turn on I replaced the starter motor thinking it was that and now I got the code for this I was only able to turn it in and take it back home since it’s a manual and had to push it and start it on second gear

mark amador no you don't have to mess with timing water pump is driving off serpentine belt

Nick Pongallo thanks bro

Yes what is the link for the kit? Rebuilding a 04 gts spyder

Use a jack under the oil pan , and raise it , it would work

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Thanks man, God bless you

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Paul Jenkins I ordered a set for other cars but this is the tension tool there may be headed ones out there but this will work

Car parts wiz on ebay

I just ordered an eBay kit from domestic gasket for $51.92. How many miles have you got on your eBay kit and how is it working for you?

@@humanbeing3768 20k no problems at all

How much was your kit

@@humanbeing3768 I dont remember been a couple years probably around what you paid

2003

That's what I was looking... I have a 2Gen

ur timing is prolly off. check the acces plates on top two cam sprockets.

I bet money that it's the crankshaft position sensor or crankshaft position sensor plate. One of them is on backwards, therefore it's not making contact. Those two parts work together to make the spark for the plugs. I had the same problem. And I made the same mistake twice. The plate is concave. Actually there is a small notch cut in it so you can tell which way it goes. If you put that wrong, the notch will not line up. The position sensor magnet slides in behind the plate. Mitsubishi discontinued that part so if you find one, hang on to it. The part from the dealership is scarce. I could not find one and had to go to the junkyard Pull-a-Part. Luckily, the part worked. Good luck.

Mike you were freakin on the money! The Crankshaft Position Sensor was put on upside down/backwards. Easy but crucial mistake. Thanks man. I repaired it a long time ago but yeah that was it haha. God bless

2.4l 03

Just remove any bolt you see in front of you 😂, eclipse are hard to work on because tight space.

Your right I should have. It was on a 2003 2.4L

Thanks, appreciate it. About to start a 3.0 in a 2001 tomorrow. Had to wait until I was in to your video to notice is was 4cyl. I'm a professional mechanic for a lot of years but youtube help me find the easiest way.

FahimMotoGP yes

Do I have to take off the timing belt to get to my timing belt on a v6 3.0 eclipse my shits not cycling and keeps over heating

@@baconsontop7256 you dont have to pull the timing belt to see it you just pull the covers and see it but I think you were talking about the water pump??

Nick Pongallo yes water pump but am I able to take it off with out fucking up the timing I’m cool with taking off motor mount since I already did them all

Nick Pongallo like I’ve flushed my block radiator with hose water yea I know now distilled is recommended but I had no air compressor or distilled hose water so I did what was needed and I’ve got a new cap new thermostat all fans work no leaks

@@baconsontop7256 you have to under timing belt tensioner and take the belt off to remove water pump. If the coolant Is not cycling yes you could have a problem with the water pump or a blockage but you said all is good on blockage part if still problems make sure you have all air bleed out of cooling system and still do a block test take make sure you didnt blow a head gasket

On these 2.4 there is no spring tensioner it is a manual tensioner you have manual screw it loose or tight to remove the belt.

Thanks for feedback

It's not 100 percent the same but very close