Is there a problem with my Mitsubishi Magna?
It appears the reverse spring is disintegrating and the mechanics claim this is a problem with the Magna as the spring is a faulty component and should be replaced with a stronger version. I am having problems with Mitsubishi acknowledging this as a warranty repair – I am the original owner.
What does a broken wave spring mean on a Mitsubishi Magna?
What they mean is the wave spring has eaten itself. This is a very common (and catastrophic) problem with the Magna autos up to the TL/2004 series. Once the wave spring has failed, the transmission will need to be rebuilt as loose parts of the broken wave spring destroy the innards.
When did the Mitsubishi Magna third generation come out?
The third and final generation of the Mitsubishi Magna was launched in the series in 1996, the all-wheel drive (AWD) version was added in 2002. A significant update of the third generation took place in 2003.
Is the Mitsubishi Magna V6 a bullet proof car?
However, if the car is in good mechanical condition other than the transmission, it will be good for another 100,000-150,000km. The V6 is bullet proof if serviced regularly and the transmission with the stronger spring will go the distance. Good luck with it, I still miss my Magna for some reason!
It appears the reverse spring is disintegrating and the mechanics claim this is a problem with the Magna as the spring is a faulty component and should be replaced with a stronger version. I am having problems with Mitsubishi acknowledging this as a warranty repair – I am the original owner.
What they mean is the wave spring has eaten itself. This is a very common (and catastrophic) problem with the Magna autos up to the TL/2004 series. Once the wave spring has failed, the transmission will need to be rebuilt as loose parts of the broken wave spring destroy the innards.
However, if the car is in good mechanical condition other than the transmission, it will be good for another 100,000-150,000km. The V6 is bullet proof if serviced regularly and the transmission with the stronger spring will go the distance. Good luck with it, I still miss my Magna for some reason!
Is the internal filter on a 2004 magna good?
The internal filter of your ES (assume its an early TL 2004 magna) does little to prevent damage as the wave spring will be chucked around before the filter gets it. I would be surprised that this is the last of your problems.