Since you have smoke comming out of the engine, you peobably have ruined the engine. Take it to a mechanic for diagnoises.
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No. It doesnt have a distributer. Its A D.I.S. set up. (Distributerless Ignition System).
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If your radiator is overheating and gushing coolant like a volcano, it is likely due to a malfunctioning cooling system. This could be caused by a faulty thermostat, a blocked radiator, a broken water pump, or a leaking hose. It is important to address this issue as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your engine.
No coolant in the system, failed thermostat, failed water pump, leaky headgasket.
Mitsubishi uses metric system.
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Lack of coolant, lack of coolant flow, air in cooling system, lack of airflow over radiator,........
Yes it can. A faulty thermostat can cause overheating which will cause coolant to be pushed out of the system.
You need to call a Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi itself if you want to find it out.
If by water you mean engine coolant, yes. Loss of coolant, antifreeze, is a major cause of overheating.
That is were the coolant goes when it expands. Sounds like coolant isn't circulating or it is being forced out of the system.
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If there is no overheating or loss of coolant, most likely it is due to condensation in the exhaust system (pretty normal in cool or rainy weather).
You can disarm your 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse factory alarm system by removing the alarm fuse. The location of the alarm fuse can be found on the inside cover of the fuse box.
Failed thermostat.