Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(12)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(12)

Timing Belt Replacement Service

How much does a Timing Belt Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt Replacement is $705 with $285 for parts and $420 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2004 Mitsubishi EclipseL4-2.4LService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1281.88Shop/Dealer Price$1468.78 - $1998.70
1998 Mitsubishi EclipseL4-2.0L TurboService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1154.56Shop/Dealer Price$1304.54 - $1738.00
2009 Mitsubishi EclipseL4-2.4LService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1315.55Shop/Dealer Price$1533.59 - $2174.34
1995 Mitsubishi EclipseL4-2.0L TurboService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1154.56Shop/Dealer Price$1304.64 - $1738.16
1993 Mitsubishi EclipseL4-2.0L TurboService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1669.89Shop/Dealer Price$1934.80 - $2695.05
1996 Mitsubishi EclipseL4-2.4LService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1116.11Shop/Dealer Price$1274.38 - $1733.49
2001 Mitsubishi EclipseV6-3.0LService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1453.77Shop/Dealer Price$1644.09 - $2193.98
2004 Mitsubishi EclipseV6-3.0LService typeTiming Belt ReplacementEstimate$1249.38Shop/Dealer Price$1437.03 - $1984.91
Show example Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt Replacement prices

What is a timing belt and how does it work?

An engine timing belt is a fiber reinforced, toothed drive belt manufactured using durable compounds such as highly saturated nitrile. The timing belt allows the crankshaft to drive the camshafts in the cylinder head at half the RPMs of the crankshaft. The camshafts then open and close the engine’s intake and exhaust valves in time with the movement and position of the pistons in the engine.

Timing Belt

When to replace the timing belt?

  • Every 60k-90k miles. If an engine is equipped with a timing belt, the timing belt must be replaced at the service interval specified by the vehicle manufacturer regardless of whether or not any problem is visible, typically in the range of 60,000 to 90,000 miles. Your vehicle owner’s manual should state the specific service interval.
  • Engine stops abruptly or will not start. Occasionally, timing belts can break, or skip, while the engine is running.
  • Rough engine operation. The molded, reinforced teeth on the timing belt engage gears on the crankshaft and camshafts. After many tens of thousands of miles, the teeth can wear or break, or the belt can stretch, thus causing the belt to jump position on the crankshaft or camshaft gears. Should the belt jump, the engine will run poorly and perhaps not at all.
  • Banging or clanking engine noise. On some engines, if the timing belt has jumped, the pistons and valves can collide and there will be noise and damage. These engine designs are referred to as interference engines. If your car has an interference engine, replacing the timing belt according to the maintenance schedule will minimize the chance that a belt failure will cause engine damage.

How do mechanics replace the timing belt?

Engine designs vary, and thus the replacement procedure will vary, but broadly, the procedure is as follows:

  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Once the engine is cold, set the crankshaft to top dead center with the number one piston on the compression stroke. Remove crankshaft pulley.
  • Remove all accessories interfering with the removal of the timing belt covers.
  • Remove timing belt covers. Lock camshafts, as required, and note position of camshaft timing marks. Remove timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys. Remove timing belt.
  • If replacing the water pump, do so at this time, and of course drain the cooling system first. If the engine cooling system thermostat is only accessible with water pump replacement, the thermostat should be replaced as well.
  • Installation of the new timing belt includes all of the above steps, performed in reverse, following strict guidelines to assure camshaft and crankshaft (and balancing shaft, if equipped) are in perfect alignment after tensioner has been set.
  • Upon completion of the installation, the engine crankshaft is turned by hand 720 degrees and the correct position of the timing marks on the crankshaft and the camshafts is confirmed.
  • The vehicle is road tested to confirm normal operation and a service sticker is affixed to the engine noting the date of belt replacement and the vehicle mileage.

Is it safe to drive with a timing belt problem?

No, were a worn out timing belt to snap while underway, perhaps on a highway, it creates a risk of complete loss of engine power while surrounded by fast moving vehicles. Once your vehicle has reached the recommended replacement mileage for the belt, you can eliminate the risk of sudden and unexpected timing belt breakage by having it replaced. If your engine is of the interference type, it is especially important to replace the belt according to the maintenance schedule because sudden breakage of the timing belt, while the engine is running, will likely cause significant damage to internal engine components such as the valves and pistons.

When replacing the timing belt keep in mind:

  • An interference engine should be carefully inspected before a broken timing belt is replaced because it may have sustained damage that will have to be repaired prior to installing a new belt.
  • The timing belt system includes idler pulleys and a belt tensioner. These components should be replaced along with the belt.
  • On some cars, the timing belt drives the engine’s water pump. Mechanics will usually recommend replacing the water pump at the same time that the timing belt is replaced.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mitsubishi mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mitsubishi owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(12)

Rating Summary
11
1
0
0
0
11
1
0
0
0

Nathan

13 years of experience
314 reviews
Nathan
13 years of experience
Eclipse 2001 - Timing Belt - Buda, TX
Nathan is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly efficient in his work pace. He was able to diagnose my car with ease and was super flexible in coordinating the repair to make sure everything he could do got done. 10/10 will look to him for repairs in the future

James

25 years of experience
835 reviews
James
25 years of experience
Eclipse 2007 - Timing Belt - Lake Mary, FL
A very serious professional person. He was very honest with us and explain what the car needed and how he was going to work on the car. He explain us how was the car after fixing it. We are very thankful of having Mr. James working with us.

Eliud

20 years of experience
148 reviews
Eliud
20 years of experience
Eclipse 2006 - Timing Belt - Winder, GA
He did very good, car feels good. Thank you.

Jimmi

25 years of experience
156 reviews
Jimmi
25 years of experience
Eclipse 2007 - Valve Cover Gasket - Orlando, FL
Was very awesome! Was very kind and offered follow up services with a genuine conversation.

Excellent Rating

(12)

Rating Summary
11
1
0
0
0
11
1
0
0
0
Number of Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt Replacement services completed
132+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mitsubishi MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Designing YourMechanic Advice
How How the project came to be When people first visit YourMechanic they mostly fall into two groups: “I know what I need - let’s book the service” or “my car is not working and I have no idea why -...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing High Pressure Safety Valve
Common signs include the Oil Pressure Light illuminating, increased engine noise, and oil pressure dropping.
P3492 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder 12 Deactivation/Intake Valve Malfunction
P3492 P3492 code definition P3492 is the fault code for what’s known as Cyl12 Deactivation/Intake Valve Ctrl Circ High. Cyl12 specifies that the issue is likely taking place in engine cylinder number 12. In some Dodge vehicles, this code indicates...

Engine revs really high up when I idle

Hello, by the way you describe your concern, it sounds like the vehicle has a high idle, or an idle flare at a stop. Check for the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 01-005/14) for an updated software/firmware to help remedy this...

Leak in radiator.

I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They can come to you and perform a pressure test of your cooling system and determine if there is a leak in your radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) that needs to...

I am looking to buy a toyota corolla 2004 that has a oil leak can I buy it

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com