Need advice on replacing timing belt(s) on 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante

it is an interference engine which means that when the belt breaks you will need new valves as the stems will be bent
So lots of money and heart ache by replacing the belt and have it done by a professional shop so that the valves are not bent as you try turning the engine over with the belt off

Depends on the car. All Toyota engines are not interference type engines, most others are interference types except a select few. Some of the engines were more forgiving than others. If it' a 2.4 mitsubishi, it's an interference engine, and a broken timing belt will cause bent valves, punching holes in the pistons, and the motor will need to be rebuilt/replaced.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR 52500 MILES IS ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE.TIMING BELT CHANGE IS 60000 MILES INTERVAL. MOST OF ENGINE TUNE UP IS DUE AT 60000 MILES INTERVAL.YOU NEED TO REPLACE TIMING BELT, REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACE SPARK PLUGS,REPLACE IGNITION CABLES. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. YOU NEED TO SERVICE AND INSPECT ALL THESE ITEMS, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER,BRAKE HOSES, BRAKE PADS,DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS,VALVE CLEARANCE,BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGE SEALS,DRIVE BELTS,EXHAUST SYSTEM,FUEL HOSES,MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL,REAR DRUM BRAKE LININGS AND REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS.

Assuming it has a 3.0 liter V6 engine, you'll need to remove the front of the engine off including the timing belt. If you are to replace the pump, replace the timing belt with tensioner too.

I hope this may have assisted,
Tom

All Mitsubishi cars pretty much hide the water pump under the timing belt. You should buy all new belts for the car and if you have 150,000+ miles consider replacing the water pump at the same time.You will have to take off the power steering belt, the alternator belt, the upper belt cover, support the motor, take off the motor mount, jack up the right front corner of the car, take off the front right tire, take off the engine plastic under cover, line up the TDC timing mark, take off the lower pulleys, take off the lower engine cover, observe the timing marks/arrows and highlight with paint, take off the timing belt , counter balancer belt if there is one. take off the water pump belt, and now you can unbolt the water pump, scrape the gasket, and replace it. Now the good news, if you have tools,a compressor, an air gun(for lower pulley bolt), patience , and four to eight hours to kill, you can actually save money and do it your self.

Click on the following direct Link for the Timing Belt Marks:
http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1995/make/mitsubishi/model/mirage/1995_mitsubishi_mirage_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm
Click on the following direct Link for the Firing Order/#1 Piston Diagram for the 1.5L Engine:
http://autorepair.about.com/library/firing_orders/bl-fo-6825.htm
Click on the following direct Link fo rthe Firing Order/#1 Piston Diagram for the 1.8L Engine:
http://autorepair.about.com/library/firing_orders/bl-fo-6826.htm

Let me know what size Engine: 1.5L or 1.8L for the Valve Clearance information.

I hope this is the one.

http://www.2carpros.com/forum/1995-mitsubishi-galant--timing-belt-vt374817.html

[email protected] did you replace both the timing belts? this car has an A belt and a B belt (B is for the balance shaft) email me

OK, the correct interval for the replacement of the timing belt for this model is every 60,000 miles. if the belt hasn't been changed, i would do so asap. it may be to late considering that it has started to rattle.

The timing belt can become damaged before it actually breaks, in return, causing valve timing to shift. this will cause the valves to tap the pistons during the idle.

This will run you about 1100 dollars at the dealership plus, they will also replace any push rods if need.

MAGNA 1996 TE you have to pull down all covers of front of motor remove rh wheel and inner plastic protecters to access crank wheel remove crank wheel. rh engine mount and two outer belts lower/lift engine to remove timing belt pulleys ect.remove timing belt to access waterpump lots of labour can email photos if any one needs an idea .of whats involved when replacing water pump. best get a timing belt kit and replace belt ,pulleys as well. then good for 100.0000 kms and plugs as well platium ones by doing on your own can save 800 to 1000 dollars just be carful not to move pulleys on timing belt . good luck i posted this after i had no response .a desiel mechanic guided me though the ordeal a lot of labour for a waterpump it took me 8 hrs straight to do . hope this is useful i didnt need timing kit just belt total cost if you do job $350.00 i got quoted $1500 by mechanic
$25 COOLANT
$300 TIMING BELT KIT OR $100 FOR BELT ALONE
$95( WATER PUMP NON GEN SUPERCHEAP AUTO)( GENUINE MITS $300 TOO MUCH$$$)
$90 PLUGS PLATIUM
$30 OIL
$7 OIL FILTER
$10 GASKET GLUE