Service Done...
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Service Done...
So, my mechanic had the 8 in his shop for 2 days straight. Here is what was replaced.
Platinum Plugs
Oil (5W 40 Nulon F.S) & Filter
Coolant
Timing Belt
Water Pump
Acc. Belt
Alt. Belt
Some bearing out of the tensioner
There is now a horrible grinding noise (which isn't loud) at about 2k. It more of a rattle/grind.
He said "you will hear that noise while the belt stretches and settles it".
Now I am assuming he is not talking about the timing belt but is that true?
Also, my fuel pump is now rather loud. He swears the noise was always there, but I know for a fact it was not. You can stand a metre or 2 away from the car and still hear it. Does everyone else have this noise?
Platinum Plugs
Oil (5W 40 Nulon F.S) & Filter
Coolant
Timing Belt
Water Pump
Acc. Belt
Alt. Belt
Some bearing out of the tensioner
There is now a horrible grinding noise (which isn't loud) at about 2k. It more of a rattle/grind.
He said "you will hear that noise while the belt stretches and settles it".
Now I am assuming he is not talking about the timing belt but is that true?
Also, my fuel pump is now rather loud. He swears the noise was always there, but I know for a fact it was not. You can stand a metre or 2 away from the car and still hear it. Does everyone else have this noise?
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Also, why would the engine detect a misfire shortly after driving out of the workshop. Even if he has missed 1 tooth on something, that's enough to put it all out of whack.
I am just really concerned that the tensioner noise has gotten even worse. He said that it's just the belt being noisy, and will be like that for 5000kms. I genuinely believe this is not the case. He told me it was a hydraulic auto tensioner, and there was nothing he could do about it - I think this is a pack of lies too.
Something just does not add up. I think I might have to take it to Mitsubishi and get them to verify the service.