How do I know if my Cambelt has been changed?
If it is becoming worn, the belt will appear to look glazed or glossy on the underside. This means the rubber is getting hard and will not provide the flexibility the belt needs. Some signs are much more obvious, such as cracking or fraying. Belts with that kind of damage should be replaced immediately.
Does Mitsubishi Triton have timing belt or chain?
An important hidden benefit with the new engine: there is no need to replace the timing belt every 100,000km because Mitsubishi now uses a maintenance-free timing chain.
Do you need to replace the drive belt on a Mitsubishi?
A symptom of deterioration of the drive belt is a squeaking sound from the engine. The drive belt (s) should be inspected before serious damage could occur. New Drive Belt Used (Damaged: Need to be replaced) Drive Belt (c) Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
When did the Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon come out?
The passenger car versions were known as Delica Star Wagon from 1979 until the 1994 introduction of the Delica Space Gear, which became simply Space Gear in Europe at least. The most recent version (not available as a commercial vehicle) is called the Delica D:5.
Why does a Mitsubishi engine need to be replaced?
The belt keeps the piston and valves in “time” during operation. Serious internal engine damage can occur when the piston and valves come into contact with each other “out-of-time” caused by a damaged belt etc. In the worst case, the engine assembly will need to be replaced. (c) Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
How does the cooling system in a Mitsubishi work?
Excessive heat is detrimental to the engine. The key components of the cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat and hoses) transfer heat away from the engine through the circulation of coolant. This maintains the normal operating temperature of the engine. Engine Cooling System (c) Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
When do you change the cambelt on a Mitsubishi Space Star?
Sure enough, on looking back at the previous cambelt change (at 54K, the car is currently 108K so at the point where it’s required again), at that point the belt was replaced but the pump and tensioner were not. This work was done by a main dealer (not the one I called today).
Are there any problems with the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?
A common issue on the Space Wagon is to hear a tapping noise coming from the engine. This is caused by a problem with the tappets. You need to have the tappets adjusted to resolve the issue. The problem with carbon build up is also an issue with the Space Wagon, like it is on many other vehicles.
How often do you change the timing belt on a Mitsubishi?
Once you know, you can determine your Mitsubishi timing belt interval by using the first table and the reference key. Be sure to look at the second table to see whether or not the engine is interference-fit. {33} On 1994 & prior models, replace every 60,000 miles.
Why does my Mitsubishi Space Wagon judder and judder?
If it does the engine management warning light will appear on the dashboard. You will also be finding that the vehicle judders until the temperature of the engine warms up. Once the engine is warm, the light will most likely go off. You will need to fit a replacement engine temperature sensor to fix this problem.