# \#eclipse **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eclipse/211.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Buying a used car from private dealer, need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-from-private-dealer-need-advice/84858)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-from-private-dealer-need-advice/84858 "2024-05-29T01:36:57Z")
I'm going to look at a car on saturday and would like some tips on what to look for under the hood. Basically what are the things that you would check if buying a used car from a private dealer? I'm already getting an … --- ## [Coolant leak between transmission-manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-between-transmission-manual/189998)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-between-transmission-manual/189998 "2023-04-10T23:04:04Z")
I know my heater core is leaking but could the antifreeze be visible under the car; because i see coolant under my car between the transmission; I’ve checked the radiator and heater core hoses and their dry; I’ve also ch… --- ## [Radiator fan always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-always-on/190023)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-always-on/190023 "2023-04-10T17:19:38Z")
Hello everyone once again, my radiator fan stays off when the car is first warming up but when I reach to the operating temperature they stays on and never turns off until I turn off the car; I checked the live data f… --- ## [Timing belt is tight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-is-tight/189567)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-is-tight/189567 "2023-03-19T02:33:23Z")
I loosen the tensioner yet when I try to put the belt it’s super tight and won’t let me put it over the crankshaft; do y’all have any tricks to let me manage to put the belt over the gear --- ## [Is the timing good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-timing-good/189575)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-timing-good/189575 "2023-03-14T00:46:49Z")
Is the timing good? As you could tell the cam is off by a little --- ## [Am I installing the clutch correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357 "2022-11-16T12:44:18Z")
I’ve posted here not long ago because I didn’t install the clutch correctly so I’m just making sure I’m doing it correctly --- ## [Car won’t go into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-into-gear/187310)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-into-gear/187310 "2022-11-09T00:18:27Z")
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipsed 2003 2.4L.I just changed the transmission and clutch.when it’s off it goes into gear fine but when it’s on it won’t let me.the fork sometimes be vibrating.when I turn it on 1 or reverse … --- ## [Repair gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-gone-wrong/110692)
**Author:** [@ByteMasterG4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByteMasterG4)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-gone-wrong/110692 "2022-05-05T11:45:22Z")
I recently had the water pump changed on my Mitsubishi Eclipse. The mechanic recommended changing the timing belt. I agreed and a day or two later the repairs were completed. However, about two weeks later, the car was … --- ## [Starter tested ok, could it still be bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-tested-ok-could-it-still-be-bad/96622)
**Author:** [@BobB1969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobB1969)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-tested-ok-could-it-still-be-bad/96622 "2021-10-02T08:29:40Z")
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0...Car won't start, Turns over very slow, then stops and clicks. After a few tries we get smoke and burnt smell coming from area where starter is found. I had the battery checked, it checked… --- ## [Catalytic Converter Repair or Sell Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-repair-or-sell-car/178794)
**Author:** [@dannymarinez12\_176768](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannymarinez12_176768)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-repair-or-sell-car/178794 "2021-08-19T23:30:52Z")
Hello, I have a 08 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gs with 170,000 miles. The car is not a rusted anywhere and it does not have any dings. The car fax shows immaculate repairs by previous owners and myself. The car has matching coop… --- ## [Car overheated won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-wont-start/98930)
**Author:** [@kingfang\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingfang_1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-wont-start/98930 "2021-07-13T08:22:56Z")
My temp gauge was fine then all of a sudden shot up from halfway to red line and my car died instantly. Starter is going but engine won't even try to turn over. There was no smoke. Water looks dirty but plenty of it. Oil… --- ## [2003 Eclipse Alternator Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-eclipse-alternator-problem/95685)
**Author:** [@JLB2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLB2)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-eclipse-alternator-problem/95685 "2020-10-18T12:54:26Z")
I am not getting any charge from the alternator at the battery. Normally I can figure these things out, but not this time. Here's what I've tried so far: Took the alternator off and had O'Reilly test it. It tested … --- ## [Oil leaks from oil pan bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaks-from-oil-pan-bolts/99076)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaks-from-oil-pan-bolts/99076 "2020-07-23T11:48:15Z")
So I noticed that 3 or 4 bolts are leaking a little oil from my oil pan when I run the engine for a few minutes. I put in a new oil pan myself not to long ago I didn't tighten the bolts to tight I would think because I k… --- ## [Intense gas pedal vibrations at high rpm under load in my 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse spyder gs 2.4L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-gas-pedal-vibrations-at-high-rpm-under-load-in-my-2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder-gs-2-4l/167340)
**Author:** [@TrevorJBauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrevorJBauer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-gas-pedal-vibrations-at-high-rpm-under-load-in-my-2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder-gs-2-4l/167340 "2020-07-16T21:06:39Z")
I have been trying to fix my car with my father’s help for the past month or so. Usually I go to a mechanic but the problems were with the engine and all local mechanics were charging way too much. A little history: My… --- ## [Bypass AC compressor 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0 v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-compressor-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-3-0-v6/95692)
**Author:** [@Mac33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac33)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-compressor-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-3-0-v6/95692 "2019-11-22T11:15:24Z")
I charged my AC a few weeks ago. After I added oil it began to make noise. Like metal on metal or a bad bearing. Could be the clutch pulley, bad bearing from what I've read. I don't want to replace it, nor do I want to s… --- ## [Exhaust pipe bracket broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pipe-bracket-broken/152862)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pipe-bracket-broken/152862 "2019-11-19T03:11:57Z")
So uh I was about to change the oil on my car and it fell off the jack (guess I jacked it up too high and it wasn’t level ground) and it broke the bracket on my exhaust pipe where the bolts go into. How should I go abou… --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse overheated and won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-overheated-and-won-t-start/143190)
**Author:** [@JoeChristian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeChristian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-overheated-and-won-t-start/143190 "2019-06-28T17:03:30Z")
Engine overheated. Won’t start, but turns over. Does not fire at all. Could it be a slipped timing belt? Has 99,000+ miles. --- ## [Overheating after head gasket, radiator flush, and new thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-after-head-gasket-radiator-flush-and-new-thermostat/45156)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-after-head-gasket-radiator-flush-and-new-thermostat/45156 "2019-06-05T23:58:44Z")
I recently replaced the head gasket, flushed the coolant and checked for blocked cores, and replaced the thermostat. Unfortunately, my car (2003 Mitsu. Eclipse 4 cyl) still overheats, though not as much. Last night… --- ## [2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-eclipse-catalytic-converter/136367)
**Author:** [@Janey46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janey46)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-eclipse-catalytic-converter/136367 "2019-03-13T12:29:48Z")
My check engine light came on. I took it to my mechanic. He ran a diagnostic check and advised it ‘is flagging for the catalytic converter’. He ordered the part. I dropped the vehicle off. He tore down the vehicle and re… --- ## [Gear noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-noises/133801)
**Author:** [@Christy\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christy_Smith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-noises/133801 "2019-02-04T07:01:05Z")
My girlfriend was driving our eclipse going about 110mph and we started smelling the clutch burn. After we got home and the car cooled down we went to the store and now when we go into 4th gear it sounds like an airplane… --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse - spun lug not. Is mechanic at fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-spun-lug-not-is-mechanic-at-fault/126211)
**Author:** [@EileenDebevec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EileenDebevec)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-spun-lug-not-is-mechanic-at-fault/126211 "2018-10-05T18:24:33Z")
Mechanic removed tires for brake check and while trying to remove a lug nut lock spun the wheel stud. Is he responsible for replacing it? --- ## [1996 mitsubishi Eclipse gsx struggling to turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-eclipse-gsx-struggling-to-turn-over/122920)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Velez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Velez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-eclipse-gsx-struggling-to-turn-over/122920 "2018-08-14T11:59:35Z")
Recently bought a car, the starter was bad, so i replaced that. It has a new battery and alternator is working fine, when you try to turn the car on, it struggles to turn over. Need any ideas --- ## [2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-eclipse-gs-sport/117991)
**Author:** [@Jimwell\_Saimon\_Quevedo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimwell_Saimon_Quevedo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-eclipse-gs-sport/117991 "2018-05-31T11:51:26Z")
So I just got this car yesterday and I love it. I just have one gripe about it. The ride seems really bumpy. I don’t know if it’s supposed to be like that or maybe somethings wrong with the shocks. I was wondering if any… --- ## [2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse alarm won’t shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-alarm-won-t-shut-off/118162)
**Author:** [@Vicki08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicki08)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-alarm-won-t-shut-off/118162 "2018-05-27T22:46:37Z")
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse that the alarm will not stop. Disconnected battery in hopes it would reset it but that didn’t work. There is no remote. I have tried all the standard fixes. Any help would be appreciated.… --- ## [Corroded pipe connecting to muffler temporary repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corroded-pipe-connecting-to-muffler-temporary-repair/115659)
**Author:** [@tim333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tim333)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corroded-pipe-connecting-to-muffler-temporary-repair/115659 "2018-04-14T16:12:54Z")
I just found out that the pipe connecting to my muffler has gaping holes in it, about 3/4 of the way. For various reasons, I can’t get it properly repaired until December (8 months). I am considering my options for tempo… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-injectors/114360)
**Author:** [@Samantha06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samantha06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-injectors/114360 "2018-03-24T21:29:09Z")
Car is flodoing while running. Got the car it had multiple misfire code. Replaced plugs and wires and also replaced fuel pump because the original was bad. Fuel that was in the tank was horrid, so for good measure I repl… --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-engine-life/114128)
**Author:** [@josh39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh39)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-engine-life/114128 "2018-03-22T02:46:04Z")
how long will a V-6 engine last a in Mitsubishi eclipse GT --- ## [Strange unknown noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-unknown-noise/108903)
**Author:** [@JOE1983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOE1983)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-unknown-noise/108903 "2018-02-03T23:12:10Z")
JOE1983 1h I been having a similar nose I cannot figure out. When I park my car after driving it and wait ten minutes. When I restart it. My engine rpms drop and it almost sounds like a growling sound coming from the f… --- ## [Tips for removing snapped bolt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-snapped-bolt/109165)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-snapped-bolt/109165 "2017-11-06T01:25:17Z")
I was changing my timing belt and had about 3 bolts snap off. 2 for the hydraulic tensioner and 1 for the tensioner. I just ordered this and hope that it will work well. Is there any tips you can give me to help ensure t… --- ## [First gear slight grind once in a while?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-gear-slight-grind-once-in-a-while/107852)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-gear-slight-grind-once-in-a-while/107852 "2017-09-25T15:45:09Z")
Hey there sometimes when going into first gear from a complete stop will grind slightly what could be the cause of this? It seems to only do it after driving a little while. Also I checked to see if the push rod maybe ne… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eclipse/211.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=eclipse)