It is best to replace the timing belt when the car starts approaching 100,000 miles. It starts to be dry rotted. It is a lot cheaper to do it before it goes out. If it goes it can cause a lot of damage to engine.
The cost to replace the timing belt on a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is about $700. This will depend on what else needs to be replaced and the dealer that you use.Ê
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Timing Belt
How do you replace the timing belt on a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer?
To replace the timing belt on a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, first ensure the engine is cool, then disconnect the battery. Remove the timing belt cover, and align the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft to the TDC position. Next, loosen the tensioner, remove the old belt, and install the new timing belt, making sure it's correctly aligned. Finally, re-tension the belt, replace the covers, and reconnect the battery.
Remove the timing belt cover. There should be a pully that will ratched in and out to tighten and loosen the belt.
No, it will not.
for a 95 eclipse it cost $399 parts and labor.
You need to remove the timing belt cover in order to gain access to it. If you want to replace it, timing belt has to be removed too.
take it to a macanic and if you area macanic you are not a very good one
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go to autozone.com and go to vehicle repair guides