1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question
Topics covered: Timing belt, Timing belt tensioner, Auto parts.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.
Asked on November 26, 2011
Are both tensioner pulleys for my eclipse the same?
I recently found out how my eclipse belt system works. There is an accessory belt that runs the power steering and a/c I think. The problem with my car is that the tensioner for the accessory belt is no good anymore and I need a replacement one. What I was wondering is if the timing belt tensioner and the accessory belt tensioner for my car are the same thing and if so then I would be able to buy a timing belt tensioner to replace my bad accessory belt tensioner. The only reason I ask this is because I have not been able to find one accessory belt tensioner for this car and was starting to think this. Am I right what should I do?
Asked by venomf7@hotmail.comAnswer
Replied on November 26, 2011
These tensioners are different, the auto tensioner for the external drive belts will be called a serpentine belt tensioner, the timing belt tensioner is a very different style and is only designed for the timing belt.
Replied on December 9, 2011
I have a 99 Eclipse GS with the 420A? 2.0 dohc, no turbo and have the same problem. They say (auto parts stores) that its not a common part and is a special dealer order thats pricey.