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Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1990)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Eclipse
Engine
L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC
Year
1990
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION OF TIMING BELTS

The timing belts must be checked closely. Should the following defects be evident, replace the belt with a new one,  Replace every 60,000 miles.
(1) Hardened back surface rubber, glossy non-elastic, and so hard that no mark is produced even when scratched by a fingernail.

(2) Cracked back surface rubber.
(3) Cracked or separated canvas.
(4) Cracked tooth bottom.
(5) Cracked side.

(6) Abnormal wear on side.

NOTE:  Normal belt should have clear-cut sides as if cut by a sharp knife.

(7) Abnormal wear on teeth. 

Initial stage:

Canvas on load side tooth flank worn (Fluffy canvas fibers, rubber gone and color changed to white, and unclear canvas texture)

Final stage:

Canvas on load side tooth flank worn down and rubber exposed (tooth width reduced)

(8) Missing tooth.

TENSIONER PULLEY

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