91 stealth issues what to look out for
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02/03/20 03:22 AM
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chargers777
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Thinking of buying one.Es model 3.0.How reliable are they? This one has is a one owner 60,000 mile car.It has been sitting in a climate controlled garage for the last 12 years.What should I look for? I know it's due for a timing belt.How reliable are these for a daily driver?how hard to do a timing belt and how long
Last edited by chargers777; 02/03/20 03:24 AM.
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Re: 91 stealth issues what to look out for
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02/03/20 11:06 AM
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Manual transaxles can be troublesome. Especially if driven hard or engine has had any power mods.
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Re: 91 stealth issues what to look out for
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02/03/20 11:26 AM
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the early 3.0 mitsubishi engine was known for dropping valve guides, which caused a smoking issue and oil usage. as to the timing belt, i've only changed a couple over the years, but they were in minivans. wasn't a hard job, just time consuming. while you are in there, change the water pump as well as any idler pulleys. [i can't remember if there are any in there like a 3.5 engine] i don't know if the clearances are any tighter in a stealth vs a minivan. it might be a good idea to pull the hood just to see better.
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Re: 91 stealth issues what to look out for
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02/08/20 12:45 PM
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I've always wanted an R/T AWD and the more I researched it, the more I gave up on the idea. Problems just about everywhere you can think of in these cars that go beyond the drivetrain: early computer unreliability, electrical issues, and typical j4panese poor quality everywhere else.
A shame really, sits up there as one of the best-looking cars ever made.
Mo' Farts
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Re: 91 stealth issues what to look out for
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02/08/20 06:53 PM
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the early 3.0 mitsubishi engine was known for dropping valve guides, which caused a smoking issue and oil usage. Always liked the look of the Stealth but the majority of the ones I've seen on the road smoked noticeably at idle.
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Re: 91 stealth issues what to look out for
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03/10/20 11:57 AM
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Head gaskets. Not enough bolts in the right places to ensure torque.
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Re: 91 stealth issues what to look out for
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03/21/20 12:21 PM
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I always wanted to do a V8 conversion on one of these. Even got so far as buying a '91 model with a blown engine and the associated factory manuals. After it sat for 6 years without me touching it, and I got tired of pushing it every time it needed moved, I finally sold it.
Sexy looking body style for sure! I wanted a all wheel drive turbo 5 speed. IIRC the valve guides are famous for dropping out of the head. Then a bunch if not all of them had those silly optic triggered distributors.
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