2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing belt

2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
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ADVSR88
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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive
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The timing belt broke on my 2004 eclipse with a 2.4 ltr. I know on alot of new cars that will mean a damaged head, is that the case with this motor?
Jul 14, 2008 at 3:53 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi advsr88,

Not necessary, should be a non interference engine but even so it can at times be damaged. Pray hard.
Jul 20, 2008 at 12:19 PM
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