During routine oil change mechanic found a oil leak on head gasket. Vehicle not repaired at this time.
1995 Eagle Talon engine complaints
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Mismatched sizes between crankshaft and ball bearings, enabling the crankshaft to move. The moving crankshaft destroyed the crank shaft sensor, and there is significant wear in the ball bearings. All three independent dealers I contacted regarding this problem deem it beyond normal wear--a defective part. Further research at the dsm car club (http://www.dsm.org) revealed that this is a common problem in talon/eclipses, model years 1995-1998. This is a safety concern because the car engine will stop with no warning, leaving the driver without assisted steering. I contacted chrysler, but they disavow any responsibility.
After taking the car to a mechanic and researching the problem on the internet it has become evident that I have what is nicknamed or called "crankwalk". This is an issue that results from the crankshaft or thrust bearings allowing the crankshaft to move freely. This movement allows the crankshaft to move, which wears a grove into the engine block and or allows the crankshaft to hit the crank-angle sensor and break it, both of which resulting in a total loss of the engine block. I am extremely disappointed that mitsubishi and chrysler have not come forward with this manufacturing flaw. Mitsubishi has said that this is a common problem but has not made any reparations to the owners of these vehicles. I am being told that there is a class action lawsuit being put together as a type this, but I am hoping that the manufacturer will make things right with me and replace my engine block at their cost. Thank you for the space with which I am expressing my displeasure. The result of this and my discussion with the manufacturer directly, will decide if I or anyone else in my family will ever purchase a chrysler or mistubishi product ever again.
The cylinder head gasket was leaking on to the manifold and could have caused a fire if not taken care of. Estimate at the dealer was for approx. $1,000. Mechanic at a local garage said he has replaced many on this motor for chrysler and mitsubishi. Apparently chrysler also has redesigned the gasket 3 times in order to correct the defect. I believe this should be a recall because of the danger of fire and the original design defect.
Engine bearings were not recieving oil. Engine was rebuilt with new oem crankshaft, bearings, pistons, rods, and cylinder head. Not even a month later the same exact problem happens again. Engine was inspected and found to be free from blockage and debris. Oil pump was working as specified. No cause could be found as to why bearings were not recieving oil. Bearings were found to have excessive clearence that resultedd in the piston beening able to physically hit the cylinder head leaving extensive damage to the cylinder head, requiring the entire engine to be replaced. When I contacted daimlerchrysler and my dealer, I was told that this was not a common occurance so there was no recall on it. However, I have discovered on websites such as www.dsm.org that this is a common occurance with this particular model.
Engine bearings were not recieving oil. Engine was inspected and found to be free from blockage and debris. Oil pump was working as specified. No cause could be found as to why bearings were not recieving oil. Bearings were found to have excessive clearence that resultedd in the piston beening able to physically hit the cylinder head leaving extensive damage to the cylinder head, requiring the entire engine to be replaced. When I contacted daimlerchrysler and my dealer, I was told that this was not a common occurance so there was no recall on it. However, I have discovered on websites such as www.dsm.org that this is a common occurance with this particular model.
Relating to the engine:mainbearing problem, this is the third car of this type I have owned (all vins and reciepts available) that this has happened to. It is referredd to by many as "crankwalk". The oil pressure test show a normal pressure, yet the #4 bearing has been deprived of oil and seems to grind the bearing down slowly until there is so much excessive clearence that the piston starts hitting the cylinder head and destroys the entire engine assemblyl. I have read online posts at http://www.dsm.org from hundreds, if not thousands, of owners of this same car and its twin - the mitsubishi eclipse gsx/gs-t - about this same problem and wonder why if there is so many reports of this happening, why have they not been recalled.
Consumer received recall regarding the oil gasket, dealer changed the gasket and a month later vehicle overheated, dealer replaced the thermostat and consumer paid for repairs.
Had to replace engine turbo-charger twice, headgasket once and engine blewout.
Abs system failed, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer can't fix vehicle until manufacturer gives approval. Recall 94v199001 on ABS was issued but it didn't apply to this vehicle . Also repaired water pump.
"crank walk".
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I am writing this to you because my friend recently had a problem with his eclipse known as "crank walk" ever since the 2nd generation (95-99) turbo eclipse and talons came out they have been with faulty crankshafts. The cranks eventually were out the thrust washer and shift to the point that it destoys the crank angle sensor, shutting off the motor. Mitsubishi is aware of the problem. Its their fault. The vehicles are bad from the factory but yet my friend has been denied a warranty claim because he made a few unrealted performance modifications. Please, I urge you to force mitsubishi to recall the cars with these bad cranks before someone motor shuts off and an accident is caused. You know how bad mitz is with recalls as with the leaky transfer case. Please check this website. Http://www.roadraceengineering.com/walkingcrankshaft.htm for other peoples expereiences with crankwalk failures. Although I have a 92 awd talon myself (with a leaking transfer case) I have witness three of my friends suffer crankwalk failures. Of them only one was able to get his dealer to cover them. Please investigate this before someone's car shuts off while they are driving and an accident is caused. All three of my friends escaped injury but who know when someone else wont be so lucky. Thank you.
I purchased a vehicle from a private party that ensured me the vehicle was mechanicly sound. I drove the vehicle for about 20 minutes and it shut down. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and found out the vehicle had bent valves. The repair estimate was too outstanding. I asked the seller if they would help in any way and they said "it is all your problem now." is there any help to my situation?
I have had numerous problems with my vehicle, many of which I did not mention. Most of the complaints I have made, have never been taken care of and today the problems still exist. I have taken my vehicle for repairs on several occasions for a rotten egg smell coming from exhaust along with the check engine light coming on. My car continues to fail smog every year, and this year I have been unable to register my vehicle as a result. I now have numerous registration tickets, which I am paying fines on with all attempts to make the corrections, with no luck.
I bought the vehicle new in february of 1995, thirteen months after buying the vehicle the timing belt snapped. The engine was essentially replaced. Three months later the water pump failed and was replaced, it failed again and was replaced again. The vents on the dashboard popped out and had to be replaced, they have since popped out again. The horn relay has been replaced twice and still does not function properly. The brakes were resurfaced after about 4 months because of a defect. The alarm has been replaced three times. The battery has been replaced twice. All of these problems occured in the first three years I owned the vehicle. In the past four months I have noticed a very strong odor of fuel in the car, I have brought it to several mechanics, without success. The car had developed a stalling problem about a month ago - in an attempt to correct the problem my mechanic replaced the gasket kit (leak) because he felt the plugs were getting wet. About three months ago my front and rear wipers stopped working, I tried replacing the fuse, they still don't work. Last week on my way to work my car lost all power and I am now told that my transmission is shot and needs to be rebuilt. Help!
Vehicle keeps stalling when coming to a stop or slowing down to make a turn,causing safety hazard.
Crank sensor and timing belt failed.
Engine cylinder head failure.
Air conditioner inoperative.
Engine lost accelerating power. Gone through 3 sets of spark plugs and 2 batteries. Suspension pops loudly when turning. Seat belts don't work. Car wanders.
Car caught on fire. Please give more information.
Crank pulley bends, causing bellt to fall off, resulting in power steering failure.
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