Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Three problems related to engine head gasket leaking have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Engine head gaskets were leaking and causing vehicle to stall when driving above 15 mph. Dealer has been contacted for problem, and replaced head gaskets. Please provide further details.

2 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Head gasket failed, it was made of paper, not steel. Constant leaks on gasket from where head meets engine. Dealer recognized problem, and agreed to replace free of charge if consumer was original owner, but consumer was notoriginal owner.

3 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem

While having vehicle serviced technician noticed that head gasket was leaking oil. Technician stated that another engine this size has had a recall. Please provide further information.




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