Engine Cooling System problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Four problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2005

Constant over heating and fluid coming out of the radiator cap, also severe shaking in the sterring wheel and 4th gear. What is that all about?.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2001

Vehicle is overheating. Dealership says that oil gasket and water pump are leaking, and need to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

The temp gauge goes up and with the air cond on.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/26/1999

1 and 1/2 years after I bought my "brand new" car, the check engine light went on. I was told that my water pump and gasket needed to be replaced. One week later I experienced a problem with the power steering, I was told the power steering pully, bracket and belt had gone and would need to be replaced. Since then I have had the brake pads and the roters resurfaced more times then I care to remember. On July 26, 1999, I had noticed a problem with my transmission. I immediately brought it to the dealership, they told me that the trans was "operating to manufacture's specs". On November 3, 1999 the dearlership advises me I need a new trans.




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