1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse timing belt

1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ANTRACK99
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i was driving my 1999 eclipse on to the freeway going about 35mph, when it just turned off on me. after trying to start the engine again ang again i had them tow me to a near shop. they told me the timng belt had riped. i have read that much damege can be caused from this. what damege can have been caused and is it worth reparing?
Apr 7, 2010 at 1:21 AM
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MAYNARDXSEBRING03
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This is just for understanding of interference engines, meaning the rubber belt instead of the chain. Once the timing belt brakes lose goodbye pistons and everything else. I haven't seen yours up close however i am pretty sure your engine is junk. I would just save up for a new one unfortunately. Sorry!
You need to change that belt minimum 60 k miles each time!!max every 80k if your lucky
Apr 10, 2010 at 2:24 AM
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