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quick question about mitsubishi engines - Sijray21 - 04-26-2006
3g eclipse (bubble type)
do they have interference or non-interference engines?
roomate's g/f's car's timing belt broke. She's just wondering about the maintenance costs. I would think it is non-interference since it bascially shut off and didn't seize up. Almost as if she didn't have spark or fuel.
- Jeff - 04-26-2006
My g/f has a 3.0L V6 in her Dynasty. It is the same engine (roughly) that would be in your eclipse if it is V6. It is non-interference. If it is a 4-banger I can't remember if they are Chrysler or Mitsu. I think it both cases they are interference. I am however not positive.
- Sijray21 - 04-26-2006
it's a 95 Eclipse RS - 4cyl n/a
- Dave - 04-26-2006
just call Mitsu dealer fool! They should be able to tell you. However, I think that would be the same engine as Justin, maybe he can help.
- JustinG - 04-26-2006
if its a 95 RS, it is an interference motor. If she broke her timing belt, she could get incredibly lucky and not bend any valves, odds are she did. I broke my timing belt goin about 65, 1 1/2 yrs ago. Died like i had lost fuel or spark like you are saying. Bent 8 valves, bout $800 in head work had to be done. I was lucky none of the pistons were damaged. You may be better off finding an engine out of a wrecked car, but im pretty sure your donor car has to be a 95 cause there are ECU/wiring differences on the 95s compared to the 96-99 eclipses. Oh and for clarification its not a 3rd gen its a 2nd. Good Luck. Only way to find out is take off the Valve cover and turn one of the cams, if the rocker arms are loose/fall off, you got some bent valves. if thats the case pull off the head and check your pistons for damage.
- Sijray21 - 04-26-2006
white97dsm Wrote:Oh and for clarifictaion its not a 3rd gen its a 2nd.
point taken, i wasn't sure
thanks for the info, i don't think she's going to like what's she's about to hear.
- JustinG - 04-26-2006
i edited my post you may want to re-read
Sijray21 Wrote:white97dsm Wrote:Oh and for clarifictaion its not a 3rd gen its a 2nd.
point taken, i wasn't sure
we dont speak of the 3rd gens, they dont exist
- .RJ - 04-26-2006
white97dsm Wrote:we dont speak of the 3rd gens, they dont exist
If some internet hero was running 7's in one you would :lol:
- D_Eclipse9916 - 04-26-2006
the flaming starts...already..
- Sijray21 - 04-26-2006
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:the flaming starts...already..
does it ever really stop :wink:
- JustinG - 04-26-2006
.RJ Wrote:white97dsm Wrote:we dont speak of the 3rd gens, they dont exist
If some internet hero was running 7's in one you would :lol:
do you get off on doin shit like this :?:
- .RJ - 04-26-2006
Cant take a joke?
- ScottyB - 04-26-2006
white97dsm Wrote:.RJ Wrote:white97dsm Wrote:we dont speak of the 3rd gens, they dont exist
If some internet hero was running 7's in one you would :lol:
do you get off on doin shit like this :?:
![[Image: wMTIzMjc3OTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg]](http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTIzMjc3OTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg)
come on man we rip on everyone. this is nothing compared to the shit we shoveled out to Travis and Jeff in the past.
- JustinG - 04-26-2006
anyway...Jayray lemme knwo if i can be of anymore assistance. If you wanna check it yourself a Chilton manual will get you through it pretty easily.
- ScottyB - 04-26-2006
would turning the car over allow you to hear anything hitting, or is that just a dumb idea...i'm thinking the latter
- JustinG - 04-26-2006
cant turn the car over without a timing belt, and putting a timing belt on is a pain in the ass in itself
- ScottyB - 04-26-2006
right, i meant could you somehow just turn the bottom end to listen if the pistons are hitting?
- Andy - 04-26-2006
Terrible idea unless you wanted to finish off what the broken timing belt started. I can't imagine a Neon engine being all that expensive, just get a junkyard one.
- Evan - 04-26-2006
ScottyB Wrote:the shit we shoveled out to Travisahhh...the memories.
- Sijray21 - 04-26-2006
white97dsm Wrote:cant turn the car over without a timing belt, and putting a timing belt on is a pain in the ass in itself
you know, you're right...
...the shop told her it was the timing belt, but when we tried starting it (possibly a bad idea) the car turned over. That's what made me think the distributor cap or fuel fuse blew. It sounded like my car when i pulled the fuse and tried to start the engine.
either way - the car is getting towed by her dad down to their home in roanoke where they can work on it. Thanks for the info!