Broken Timing belt?
#31
12-07-2016, 06:59 PM
I can look at my original this weekend (it's hanging on the garage wall, but I am out of town) and let you know, but I honestly don't remember any writing on it at all. I guess a parts guy at the dealership might be able to lend some advice?
#34
12-08-2016, 11:27 AM
No. I was going to have it done but they said the belt looked good. I have 133,000 miles so I was getting worried about it not being changed
#37
12-10-2016, 08:27 PM
Tensioners and stuff go bad also about that time also so it's something to think about. You can start saving up to get the job done in the future.
#38
04-05-2017, 06:55 PM
Just wondering if anyone has actually had their timing belt break on a 6B31 3.0L V6?
These two sources show this engine as a non-interference design:
Mitsubishi Timing Parts
Timing Belt System Products | Gates Corporation
I can't find any reputable sources (service reps trying to talk me into service are not reputable IMHO) that say that this engine will self-destruct upon CAM belt breakage or slippage.
It may just be bad luck on my part, or maybe it's because I drive every last mile that I can out of my cars, but I've experienced 3 timing belt breaks during the last 20 years. The first was a Nissan Sentra (interference design) that went out at 65K miles (5K past where I should have replaced it) while climbing a hill at 5k RPM. This was a major and heart-breaking disaster. I've never been able to bring myself to buy another interference engine since. This tradition has been reinforced by being able to drive both a Mercury Villager and Ford Escort for over 100K miles (combined) after their belts broke. Interestingly both these belts broke within 20k miles of being replaced, so following the maintenance schedule doesn't guarantee anything at all.
I've found on most car forums (and this one is no exception) that the consensus is that any modern high performance engine with variable valve timing must also be a valve bender. This is often true, but not always the case.
I've found a very good price on a low mileage and well serviced 2007 V6 AWD Outlander LS. I'd like to buy it and would really get a nice warm fuzzy feeling if someone can confirm that their 6B31 timing belt broke and they were able to just replace it and continue on their way.
These two sources show this engine as a non-interference design:
Mitsubishi Timing Parts
Timing Belt System Products | Gates Corporation
I can't find any reputable sources (service reps trying to talk me into service are not reputable IMHO) that say that this engine will self-destruct upon CAM belt breakage or slippage.
It may just be bad luck on my part, or maybe it's because I drive every last mile that I can out of my cars, but I've experienced 3 timing belt breaks during the last 20 years. The first was a Nissan Sentra (interference design) that went out at 65K miles (5K past where I should have replaced it) while climbing a hill at 5k RPM. This was a major and heart-breaking disaster. I've never been able to bring myself to buy another interference engine since. This tradition has been reinforced by being able to drive both a Mercury Villager and Ford Escort for over 100K miles (combined) after their belts broke. Interestingly both these belts broke within 20k miles of being replaced, so following the maintenance schedule doesn't guarantee anything at all.
I've found on most car forums (and this one is no exception) that the consensus is that any modern high performance engine with variable valve timing must also be a valve bender. This is often true, but not always the case.
I've found a very good price on a low mileage and well serviced 2007 V6 AWD Outlander LS. I'd like to buy it and would really get a nice warm fuzzy feeling if someone can confirm that their 6B31 timing belt broke and they were able to just replace it and continue on their way.
#39
04-19-2017, 02:57 PM
I have read that the factory installed belt is Kevlar which may contribute to the condition people are finding them in higher mileage/km Outlanders. Also apparently one benefit of the Kevlar is minimal stretch?
What aftermarket Belt would the forum recommend? After searching some parts web sites, I can't find an OEM or aftermarket Kevlar belt that will fit the v6 Outlander (2007-2009).
Any suggestions?
What aftermarket Belt would the forum recommend? After searching some parts web sites, I can't find an OEM or aftermarket Kevlar belt that will fit the v6 Outlander (2007-2009).
Any suggestions?
