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 I need a timing belt
#909014
10/07/08 07:14 PM
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Hello, i have a 95 LS monty and plan on doing a timing belt change along with water pump. I was looking to guy the parts myself and then have a mechanic whom i trust do the work. Where is the best place to buy such parts? There are some on ebay, one which includes water pump, belt and accesories for about 91 bucks. Is that i decent deal? Any brands to avoid? Thanks
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: jasonjj]
#909015
10/07/08 07:39 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
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I like Gates belts. Make sure you get the idler pulleys, too. Since the job is a pita, I'd spend the bucks for oem.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: fasteddy]
#909016
10/07/08 09:04 PM
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How many miles a year? This is a 60k service item. If miles are avg, that's at least five years. Don't squander a few bucks. Dealer for all OEM should be ~$400, IIRC.
How much will the mechanic cost to do it a second time...?
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: MontyMcV]
#909017
10/07/08 09:50 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
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Try Rockville Mitsubishi , MD , and Korum Mitsubishi, Seatlle for discount OME pulleys , etc. I get the E- address mixed up so I give the buiness names to google.
Ive had really good luck with both these internet dealers.
All Mitsu rubber stuff is superior to any , esp. your main crank seal you'll want to replace at the same time.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: KrzyDav]
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10/08/08 12:05 AM
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And the cam seals too...
mitsubishiparts.net is one of the dealers...
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: mxmikie]
#909020
10/08/08 10:41 PM
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Thanks for the feedback, i emailed mitsubishiparts.net for a price quote for timing belt, tensioner, and water pump and they said it was about 270 in parts. He recommended I also get a serpentine belt and tensioner which brought the cost to 365 or so. The link from ebay was a lot cheaper, do you think these types are ok? I found this link, since i have thr 3.0 engine not the 3.5. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995...ategoryZ33625QQihZ013QQitemZ230297655571
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: jasonjj]
#909021
10/08/08 11:03 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
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That is the belt for the 3.0 24 valve used in 95 and 96.
This is a no valve clearance engine, I would'n't use anything cheap and probably made in China.
It's cheaper in the long run to use good parts.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: KrzyDav]
#909022
10/09/08 01:31 AM
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So, you're saying the parts in the above mentioned ebay link are not good? I understand the logic of not using crap parts I'm just not "in the know" as far as what is good and where the best place is to get the stuff. Also, anyone know he typical hours required to do a timing belt/water pump job, well at least according to mechanics? Thanks
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Re: I need a timing belt
[Re: jasonjj]
#909023
10/09/08 02:10 AM
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Dealer stuff is best in my experience. Also you'll get the right o ring for the water pump. Mine (aftermarket) came with the wrong o-ring and not having a 2nd car or access to the parts store had to re-use my old o-ring w/ high temp RTV. It started leaking soon after. It's a complete R&R to fix it (timing belt, everything have to come back off). Time is 6-12 hours figuring you haven't done it before and will be extra anal like I was about keeping bolts/fasteners with the parts that they fastened then you'll torque everything to spec. I'm sure a competent mechanic can get it down to 3-4 hrs. IIRC it officially books for 6 or maybe it was 8 hrs. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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