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GaLaNtKeV99

11-17-2006, 02:39 PM

Guys i need your opinion.

I am paying $620 for service which includes the following

Timing belt and water pump change
And all other belts (the one goes by the antifreeze resevior)
And an oil change

All orginal OEM Mitsu parts.

What do you think?

ChuloMxcn

11-17-2006, 02:57 PM

I'd say a decent price is anywhere from $500-600 so thats not too bad. You might be able to find a place for cheaper.

11-17-2006, 03:07 PM

Parts are already $300 if they are truely OEM.

Oh, i4 or v6?

GaLaNtKeV99

11-17-2006, 03:07 PM

yea my mechanic picked up parts from dealer this morning, i4

11-17-2006, 03:17 PM

oh ok. labor is much cheaper then.

rez887

11-17-2006, 03:24 PM

GaLaNtKeV99

11-17-2006, 04:03 PM

At the dealer?

No at my mechanic

rez887

11-17-2006, 04:27 PM

No at my mechanic

I'd rather to do these important maintenance at the Mitsu dealer, in our dealer it cost 400 for timing only or 520 for all belts, and if you add water pump it shouldn't be much more than what you're paying.

6G72gearhead

11-18-2006, 12:19 AM

My Dealer wanted $714 so I did it myself. That was 7k miles ago and its still running strong. Parts and tools where $120. I didnt change the water pump.

Satan

11-19-2006, 08:58 AM

My Dealer wanted $714 so I did it myself. That was 7k miles ago and its still running strong. Parts and tools where $120. I didnt change the water pump.

^^Same here... had the tools and used OEM replacement belts from the auto store. That was 30K+ miles ago... for about $50. Waterpump is still fine at 168K miles.

pinoyesv6

11-19-2006, 10:38 AM

thats a prett decent price if he's using the mitsubishi parts. i know others will say you can save more money by doing it yourself but let me tell you, if you don't know how to do it, or have the proper tools to do it, you'll save more money by getting someone experienced to do it instead of ruining your motor. plus if the mechanic messes up, you have someone to blame.

11-19-2006, 10:46 AM

My Dealer wanted $714 so I did it myself. That was 7k miles ago and its still running strong. Parts and tools where $120. I didnt change the water pump.

What tools did you use? Im about to do mine on my 8g v6 but i also have a spare 30k engine just in case i fooked up.

:lol:

6G72gearhead

11-19-2006, 08:20 PM

I had to get a chain wrench to get the crank bolt holding the crank pully off, other than that it was pretty straight forward. Make sure everything lines up on the crank and cams, actually its easiest to manually turn the engine over with a 1/2 inch ratchet until its at #1 TDC which is where all the marks are set for. Also after you put on the belt again turn it over manually untill you are sure everything is lined up right.

11-19-2006, 08:40 PM

btw, the crank turns clockwise right?

Also, when you turn the crank, is it supose to move smoothly or is there some parts where it kinda gets hard and wants to go back.

<---noob.

seth98esT

11-19-2006, 08:59 PM

Should be clockwise. On the i4 there is a tough spot with the belt on caused by the balance shafts. Not sure on a v6, there arent any balance shafts.

11-19-2006, 09:05 PM

yeah, i was messing with the new engine and felt that while turning the crank. I forgot if it was normal or not.

Should have payed attention in High school. :(

<--- super noob.

6G72gearhead

11-19-2006, 09:56 PM

I was more concerned with actually turning the motor over then trying to be smooth about it. I honestly never gave consideration for which way the motor was supposed to turn, I just turned it in the direction that tightened the crank bolt.

Rqoz31

11-19-2006, 10:24 PM

Thats what I paid on the dealer. thats a prety decent price.