Justice, please keep in mind I disabled mine for decades then lunched a motor anyways with bushings. So total removal or fix is required.

Johnny what drives me nuts is Mitsubishi is re-started using the same failed designs in recent years according to my local dealer, which blew them away as well as they crank out warranty engine replacements. So if looking at a newer Mits motor with them you cannot assume the problem was fixed. This weekend there will be an extra motor with plenum coming your way. Not to mention brand new heads with 100 miles on them and a spare alternator.....