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Timing Belt - 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting arod10 New User Nov 17, 2009, 1:15 PM Post #1 of 3 (7256 views) Timing Belt - 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sign In I have a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, non turbo, and the timing belt broke. I would like to repair the engine (bent valves) myself and also replace the timing belt myself. Is this possible for a beginner? I hear that the Haynes manuals are good for beginners. (This post was edited by carjunky on Nov 17, 2009, 11:29 PM) Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 17, 2009, 2:30 PM Post #2 of 3 (7252 views) Re: Timing Belt Sign In The manuals aren't that good. It takes years of experience to be able to recognize problems and issues. If you make a mistake, you'll be paying someone else to do it all over again and if you mess up the timing belt, it will cost you another head. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Nov 17, 2009, 6:04 PM Post #3 of 3 (7241 views) Re: Timing Belt Sign In arod; Just because this is an 'interference' engine, doesn't necessarily mean that the valves are bent. You may get lucky. Which engine do you have? You'll need to line up the timing marks, and easiest thing to do, is to replace the belt, then check for compression. You can do a cylinder leak down test, but requires special equipment to do that. We can give you a diagram for the timing marks if need be. Hammer is right. This requires very critical type work. If done wrong, you can damage the valves if they aren't already bent. Loren SW Washington   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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