1995 Eagle Talon Engine cooling Problems

“The transmission failed, the vehicle stalled when stopped, when in gear with the brake engaged, also upon acceleration, the power steering failed, the check engine light was intermittent, the vehicle had bucked when stopped in park, and had continued to idle erratically. Tsb # 18-04-96 scc”

“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?”

“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. …”

“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. …”

“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.”