How do you remove the timing belt from a challenger?
Loosen the eccentric lock bolt and remove the timing belt from the engine. With the belt off the engine and the eccentric loose, reinstall the hydraulic tensioner but do NOT pull the grenade pin.
What is the engine number on a Mitsubishi Challenger?
The engine number is XXXXX on of these two: 6G72 or 5G72. After changing the timing belt, I took the car for a test drive (approx. 8KM) the car appeared to be doing fine. The car was left parked for an hour and as I was about to restart to leave the house it ceased to start (just cranking).
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.
How does the timing belt work in an engine?
The engine’s timing belt drives the camshaft (s) (“top end”) from the rotation of the crankshaft (“bottom end”). The belt keeps the piston and valves in “time” during operation. In the worst case, the engine assembly will need to be replaced.
Why is the timing belt on my Mitsubishi Challenger not working?
Have re-aligned the belt twice already but it keeps missing and jumping. It ceases to start after driving for sometime. Not too sure what the average response time is but would appreciate if there are 200 experts on line to at least have a go at answering the above. Regards Mitsubishi Mechanic: Doug, ASE Certified Technician replied 9 years ago
How much does a timing belt replacement cost?
Cost of replacement of Timing belt in Mitsubishi vehicles Mitsubishi Models Min $ Max $ Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet 300 725 Mitsubishi Eclipse 250 385 Mitsubishi Galant 180 400 Mitsubishi Grandis 180 465
The engine number is XXXXX on of these two: 6G72 or 5G72. After changing the timing belt, I took the car for a test drive (approx. 8KM) the car appeared to be doing fine. The car was left parked for an hour and as I was about to restart to leave the house it ceased to start (just cranking).
The engine’s timing belt drives the camshaft (s) (“top end”) from the rotation of the crankshaft (“bottom end”). The belt keeps the piston and valves in “time” during operation. In the worst case, the engine assembly will need to be replaced.