Mitsubishi: 88 2.0 liter Idler Pulley Failure

I'm pretty sure that engine has balance shafts.
Usually one balance shaft is driven through the same shaft as the oil pump.


"Scott" <net> wrote in message
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If that's a 4 cylinder, it has a balance shaft. That counter rotates to get
rid of engine vibration. Try looking at:

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/balance-shafts.html
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/timingbelt-1G.html

The engine is probably similar, if not another version of the 4G63.

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Todd Honea
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"Scott" <net> wrote in message
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Yes, you have the 2.0L 4G63 SOHC 8V engine. On all 4G60 series engines, the
cam belt, balance shaft belt AND the position of the oil pump sprocket are
all interelated. In particular, getting the oil pump sprocket misaligned
will cause a rough running engine.

Replace the water pump while all the bits are off.

Stewart DIBBS
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The sticker says G63B engine; sounds like y'all know all the numbers. So,
here's a quiz: the parts guy at Dodge has his head up his ..., so I actually
searched for him and found a MD128765 Tensioner. I figured as you guys are
throwing all the correct numbers around so you could perhaps confirm this is
the right part. My searches on the web have been somewhat confirming, but
somewhat ambiguous.

Thanks again.

Scott


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"Scott" <net> wrote in message
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G63B or 4G63 ... same engine family. This is the same engine as fitted to
the 88-92 Eagle Vista wagon. Once you have a part number from Dodge /
Chrysler, take it to your local Mitsubishi dealer for a much better price.
Check with your local auto parts store too.

Stewart DIBBS

I always get my parts from Mitsubishi.
You may want to go there and talk with their parts counter guy and get the
correct part.
"Scott" <net> wrote in message
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That's a Mitsu part number. I have caps, but I doubt your VIN will run. If
you had the exact engine version, I could pull the part number. All 4g63s
are similar, but not identical....certainly not equal.

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Todd Honea

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