jms_brns
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Well this originally started as just trying to fix the leaky cam seals because the t-belt had already been done recently, but from all the advice here and the more I read about it the more I feel should be replaced. Currently here is the list of parts I'm planning to use:
-Gates timing belt kit without water pump - http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=678980&cc=1356713&jsn=344
-Gates water pump with gaskets and o-ring (no housing, is that ok?) - http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=948596&cc=1356713&jsn=345
-Mitsubishi Tensioner - http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse...ne-cat/engine-parts-scat/?part_name=tensioner
-Mitsubishi Crank Seal - http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse...e-cat/engine-scat/?part_name=front-crank-seal
-Mitsubishi Front Cam Seals - purchased from dealer
Reason for getting Gates t-belt and pump separately is because the combined kit includes a tensioner which everyone says should be OEM, so I'm saving by not buying a useless aftermarket tensioner. But this route does not include the pump housing, is that a bad thing? Do I need to replace it? All of this work was done within the last 15k miles.
Any additional comments, recommendations, opinions on the parts or process is welcome.
I also found that the lowest portion of the lower timing cover is gone. The lower timing cover is there but the thin loop that loops under the crankshaft is broken off. First I thought a previous mechanic must have broken it so they could get the lower timing cover off without pulling the crank pulley, but there's not quite enough gone to allow the cover to be removed while the pulley is still there. New lower timing cover = $40. :squint:
While on the subject of timing covers, how important are the gaskets in the timing covers? Mine look like they were cremated and their ashes sprinkled around where the gaskets used to be. Looks like the gaskets are a dollar or two each on MitsubishiPartsWarehouse.
I just got a quote from a local alternator shop to clean up the soaked alternator and put new bearings in, they said it should be around $65.
-Gates timing belt kit without water pump - http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=678980&cc=1356713&jsn=344
-Gates water pump with gaskets and o-ring (no housing, is that ok?) - http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=948596&cc=1356713&jsn=345
-Mitsubishi Tensioner - http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse...ne-cat/engine-parts-scat/?part_name=tensioner
-Mitsubishi Crank Seal - http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse...e-cat/engine-scat/?part_name=front-crank-seal
-Mitsubishi Front Cam Seals - purchased from dealer
Reason for getting Gates t-belt and pump separately is because the combined kit includes a tensioner which everyone says should be OEM, so I'm saving by not buying a useless aftermarket tensioner. But this route does not include the pump housing, is that a bad thing? Do I need to replace it? All of this work was done within the last 15k miles.
Any additional comments, recommendations, opinions on the parts or process is welcome.
I also found that the lowest portion of the lower timing cover is gone. The lower timing cover is there but the thin loop that loops under the crankshaft is broken off. First I thought a previous mechanic must have broken it so they could get the lower timing cover off without pulling the crank pulley, but there's not quite enough gone to allow the cover to be removed while the pulley is still there. New lower timing cover = $40. :squint:
While on the subject of timing covers, how important are the gaskets in the timing covers? Mine look like they were cremated and their ashes sprinkled around where the gaskets used to be. Looks like the gaskets are a dollar or two each on MitsubishiPartsWarehouse.
I just got a quote from a local alternator shop to clean up the soaked alternator and put new bearings in, they said it should be around $65.
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