Timing belt
10

Asked by chelsey Jun 11, 2019 at 05:47 PM about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1999 mitishibishi galant and the timing belt broke
so i hought a timing belt and 2 other belts my brother
changed them but when i turn my car on it makes a noise
what does that mean

4 Answers
44,020

Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

That car came with about four different engines. If a belt breaks on an "interference engine", it will be severely damaged. The interference engines for that car are 2.4 SOHC, 3.0 DOHC, and 3.0 SOHC 24 valve (not 12 valve). Which engine do you have? I'll try to get back to you.

Mark helpful
44,020

Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

Get a second opinion but my info shows the 3.0 DOHC is an interference engine and probably was damaged. You may be able to rebuilt the head (valves) but it would be more economical to look for a used replacement engine at a salvage yard. Or replace the car entirely.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Galant

Looking for a Used Galant in your area?

CarGurus has 1 nationwide Galant listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Mitsubishi Galant Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    1,310
  • #2
    Daniel Foster
    Reputation
    890
  • #3
    Matt Rodriguez
    Reputation
    720
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
60 Great Deals out of 1,072 listings starting at $3,995
Used Subaru Legacy
3 Great Deals out of 184 listings starting at $3,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.