AboutLinda Expertise I have done a lot of work on older Mitsubishi's. Whatever has gone on with someone's car has I am sure happen to the one I work on. A lot of things, though might be the computer it could be a sensor too. Whatever I am not sure of, I will then hunt up the question useing the net. Don't know much about body work or painting a car.
Experience The Mitsubishi Eclipse I work on has over 167,000 miles on it. If it could go wrong it has. I have learned a lot from working on the car, reading books and asking people who work on other cars.
Organizations Church, I am a Christian.
Education/Credentials Have some college course on engines, working on them and keeping them repaired. Read a lot of books and try to stay ahead of things.
Expert: Linda Date: 6/28/2008 Subject: timing belt broke '02 mitz eclipse gt v6
Question The dealership is fixing the car (purchased it less than 30 days ago)I have been advised to replace water pump as well. Is there anything else you suggest to be done at this time? The car has 88k miles and the shop is putting a new motor in it. Thanks for your help!
Answer Tammie: Are you sure they are replacing the engine or just rebuilding the one the car has in it now? When the timing belt goes when driving the car, you could have bent the valves so it is a great idea to replace the engine, and yes the water pump is good idea too. If they are putting in a different engine make sure they put in a new timing belt into that engine, new belts, all new fluid too. God bless: Linda
