Timing Belt and tension-er pulley issue

Tiny
RYCERZ
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I am trying to set the timing on my friends car, but I am having issues with the tension-er pulley. I do not understand how to keep the two holes steady facing down while tightening the bolt. As tightening the bolt just turns the innards or the pulley. I have read that there is a tool for this pulley but have not been able to find any information on it. And I am sure that there is a way to fab up something without having to pay for an expensive specialty part I will only use a couple of times. Thank you for your help on advance.
Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 1:09 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I am not to sure what you are saying here. Can you upload some pics or video of the problem?

Here is a guide that might help:

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mitsubishi/eclipse/2003

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, August 24th, 2018 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
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This pulley. I looked up the tool needed for it and me and my friend are going to either buy it because it is only $30.00 or fab something up for it. Any advice on it?
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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 10:30 AM
Tiny
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Yes, you are going to need to fab something or get the tool. Did you try Ebay? They have cheap tools.
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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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So ended up buying the part and the timing belt is on. Thank you for your help with this issue you were fast to respond.
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Thursday, September 6th, 2018 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, September 7th, 2018 AT 10:08 AM

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