Could these two issues be linked. In any case what now?
The crankshaft pulley is often not just a pulley but also a TV (torsional vibration) damper made up of various components rubber bonded together and consequently they sometimes fail.
The timing belt should be checked and replaced unless it appears virtually new, dust and oil free and the markings appearing fresh and legible and is correctly tensioned.
Pulley needs replacing--- rubber is failing
the timing belt , idler pulleys , hydraulic tensioner ,crank and cam shaft seals should have been done at 60,000miles and competent mechanics will stick a notice on the battery cover or under the bonnet showing the mileage
SOURCE: need to know about changing the timing belt on my 2001 mitsubishi
This will take about 3-4 hours. If you look at the drive belts, they will all have to be taken off to get to the timing belt. The engine crankshaft has to be positioned for marks to line-up. The crankshaft will have to be prevented from turning so you can take off its drive pulley. Rotate until the alignment cylinder is near TDC, remove sparkplug, then packing a small rope on top of the piston prevents the engine from turning.. Once you change one timing belt, you will never buy another car with a timing belt again. You can get a manual on eBay.
SOURCE: crank shaft inner pulley lose on 2003 Exterra 3.3
I don't have one. I have the same problem can someone help?
SOURCE: 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, EA3A 2.4l motor. Oil leal
don't use 20w50 that is too heavy an oil for that motor. the most i would use is like a 10w40 and that is a last resort. your valves need adjusting or the hydraulic lash adjusters may be gunked up. there is a chemical called auto-rx (search web) that could help you out. just follow the directions for it. the only other oil seals i can think of are oil pan gasket, oil filter gasket, rear main seal, valve cover gasket.
SOURCE: Does a timing belt have to be changed at 5 years
Usually a timing belt replacement is based on mileage not age. However, I would have the belt visually inspected to make sure it still is in good condition. If the belt breaks it can cause serious engine damage. The inspection should cost you very little as most newer cars has inspection plattes that come off with a few bolts, you could even do it yourself. I would think that you are fine, but better safe then sorry. My hyundai elantra went for 120,000 miles with the same timing belt and is still going today with its new owner.
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