Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Mitsubishi Galant

I was driving at 33 mph on a main street when car on my right goes through stop sign and drives into my car. He hit the front of my car near, but not including, the passenger door. After impact (he never braked) he continued to move my car with his thereby folding the front of my car in half, taking off front wheels, fenders and bumper, gas tank (smoking but not on fire), and moving my car two lanes to the left via impact and push. No air bags deployed. Driver's door, mine, would not open. Seat belt pulled in very tight. Impact slammed my chest, knee and ankle. Fractured sternum, cuts and bruises on leg and foot. Back pain at site of crash. Could not walk up ambulance steps. Hospital stay 2 days with multiple tests. Drs. Visits required this week, one day after release. Car totalled. Physical therapy and pain management put into place upon hospital discharge.

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Intake manifold has been replaced twice and now the third manifold has cracked in the very same place as the first two. First replacement came with no explanation why. Second replacement was because of a cracked motor mount. I will not let dealership replace this manifold. I have been told that when the timing belt was replaced it was not installed correctly and there is too much engine vibration. Belt replaced at 60k. Three manifolds failed in a 19 month period.

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The harmonic balance failed. When the part was taken off the motor, it fell apart in the owner's hands. The pulley separated from harmonic balancer, and caused failure of the belts. It resulted in car being now inoperable. The driver was at a low speed of 10-15 mph. If this would happen at a higher speed it would been extremely dangerous. This was very sudden ,and there were no problems before. Also, there were no warning signs. The owner is replacing the harmonic balancer.

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Car just stalled without warning turns out timing chain went. 1200 repair fixed within 2 months needed another timing belt. . .

Timing belt and values for the Mitsubishi Galants need to be looked over to see if it's a recall problem because mine went out on me, and also I know of another person with a Mitsubishi Galant had the same thing happen to them.

While driving at 20 mph consumer saw smoke coming from under the dashboard and under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic informed consumer that all of the electrical wires melted. On another occasion while driving at about 15 mph vehicle completely shut down. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who discovered that the flywheel and associated pulleys had to be replaced. Also, radiator hose split.

I purchased a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in December 2002. Since purchasing the car the brakes and rotors have been replaced every year. Also, there is a huge list of other parts and replacements that have been done; the most recently timing belt, water pump, valve cover and gasket, heater hot water control, valve, thermostat for cooling system, etc. This car only has 44,000 miles, and it works as if it has over 200,000 miles.

Air conditioner belt has busted 3 times. If engine pulley sits still too long it wears belt out if not repaired in time. Dealer was notified. Please add more information.

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Harmonic balancer failed, disconnecting belt pully from crankshaft. Belts all became drailed. If not in parking lot at 5mph not sure what engine damage might have occurred.

While driving at 30 mph vehicle lost steering control. Vehicle was taken to a independent repair shop, and informed that problem was due to a broken crankshaft pulley. Manufacturer was notified ,and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty and not cover under a recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

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Lower front ball joints had a lot of play. Vehicle was making loud noises when making turns. Taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check it. There was a recall regarding the ball joints, 00v421001, however dealer stated consumer's vehicle did not qualify for recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement. Transmission was replaced. Timing belt was replaced.

On numerous occasions, oil dipstick registered empty, dealer replaced water pump, rear main seal, crankshaft and a/c p/s belts and valves, oil also leaking at the distribtor around the intake manifold.

On numerous occasions, oil dipstick registered empty, dealer replaced water pump, rear main seal, crankshaft and a/c p/s belts and valves, oil also leaking at the distribtor around the intake manifold.

While driving the vehicle in rainy weather it stopped without warning. After vehicle was towed to a body shop, mechanic found problem not water related. The lower pulley; crankshaft came apart, cutting two belts. Problem has been corrected at owner's expense. Please provide any further details.

Consumer notified the dealer and the dealer said the crank shaft broke causing the fan belt to pop. Please provide any additional information. Ts.