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1999 Mitsubishi Galant DE 4dr Sedan

1999 Mitsubishi Galant
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
21 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy
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November 6, 2012, 7:15 pm

Vernon S
 

Question: 60k-07 galant- should the water pump,balance belt, seals, tensioner&pully replaced

I am having my Timing belt replaced @60.000 miles. What all should be replaced while having this repair done . or what does the manufacture recommend.


November 11, 2012, 1:32 pm

Richard W
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Every thing that you have listed should be replaced. You could just do the belt. But most of the time the water pump or one of the pullies go bad.


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