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Nimbus 4g37 Timing

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robo View Member Profile	Apr 1 2005, 08:07 PM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 31-March 05 Member No.: 8,286 Status: Location: Western australia Drives: 1984 mitsubishi nimbus	Can anyone help me with the timing of my 4g37 nimbus engine with balance shaft? I have cam at mark, crank at TDC, Right hand lower cog aligning dot on cog with raised pin on engine, but left hand middle/upper cog has dot on but no visible mark on engine block?(viewing engine from front) :(

seafly351 View Member Profile	May 1 2005, 08:44 AM Post #2
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 1-May 05 Member No.: 9,398 Status: Location: Perth, Western Australia. Drives: 1992 nimbusUF2.4 8v spacewagon	you must undo plug at rear of engine level with balance shaft, insert 8mm shaft and turn sprocket till shaft locates.I went to library and copied worshop manual for all info on 4g37 etc. Im doing my 4g64 and have same operation.

magyver View Member Profile	Mar 27 2006, 08:44 PM Post #3
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 27-March 06 Member No.: 22,670 Status: Location: Australia Drives: 89 - 90 Mitsubishi Nimbus	I have to setup my timing belts and balance sharft bet as well. "seafly351" what do you mean by - "8mm shaft" and "turn sprocket till shaft locates"? Is there any chance you could email or fax a copy of instructions that you coppied? I know that you are in Perth and am willing to pay for the fax via Direct deposit into your account. I am at Queanbeyan, over the ACT border in NSW. email: info@smmk.com.au Fax: 02 6297 5093 Please let me know.

colin324 View Member Profile	Mar 30 2006, 05:47 AM Post #4
Member Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 20,970 Status: Location: UK Drives: 2000 Chariot MX GDi Auto	Place an 8mm dowel into the hole until it locates in the correct position, effectively locking the engine in position for belt replacement. It varies from engine to engine, but is generally the same process for all. You lock engine and rotating parts into a set position, remove old belt, fit new one, then rotate engine 2 or 3 times by hand and recheck all timing marks are still correct. Regards Colin

chammertyme View Member Profile	Dec 25 2006, 03:02 PM Post #5
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 11-October 06 Member No.: 30,564 Status: Location: Abita Springs,La 70420 Drives: 90'94' Eclipse/Talon 4g67	Remove the Balance shafts for the love of god!!!free up some horses....never worry about it again!!!!

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