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Automotive - 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Expert: Sean Halliday - 9/26/2008
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QUESTION: Just curious if this engine is a non-interference engine?
ANSWER: Most Mitsubishi engines are interference engines so change the timing belt as per factory recommendations.
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QUESTION: If I threw the belt while on the freeway but did not hear anything in regards to metal on metal is there a chance I did not damage the engine?
Answer
There is a very slim chance you didnt hit the valves with the pistons.About one in a hundred,not impossible as i have seen this happen and the engine was fine but you need to set up the timing marks and fit a new belt to check compression.If you are down on any cylinders then you bent the valves.
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