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Engine Bottom End Blown - 3/26/2008 8:43:16 PM

Heloman

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Hi,
Just had my 2004 Montero Limited start making a loud clacking noise. Sounds like engine bottom end. Took it to the Dealer for warranty and was denied because I could'nt prove 100% of my oil changes. I change the oil and filter every 3000km by the way. Anyone heard of this engine issue? Any advice for getting my waranty? I sent an oil sample off for spectrometric analasyis to help build a case.

Thanks!!

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RE: Engine Bottom End Blown - 3/26/2008 9:05:55 PM

Sebba

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That is some bullshit. If you honestly did all the oil changes on time, there is no reason for this to happen.

Go to another dealer.

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RE: Engine Bottom End Blown - 3/28/2008 8:46:09 PM

mxmikie

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like sheeeeeebbbbbbaaaaa said ...................no records no waranty

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RE: Engine Bottom End Blown - 3/28/2008 10:54:36 PM

jgbrules

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i work for a dealer and if you cant prove with recipts that you changed your oil every 3000 you get the boot!! its not only the dealer but also mitsubishi. they have really tightened up on that kinda thing. usually what happens is, the pickup tube for the oil pump gets clogged from dirty oil caking up on it and doesnt let enough oil get to the auto lash adjusters. it makes a loud clacking noise when running. if you did change your oil as you say, a few of the adjusters could be bad, or if you have a after market oil filter the check valve it it could be bad and causing low oil pressure. seen that happen! thats the most common things anyway!! could be bearings, but i doubt it. mitsubishi builds a good bottom end. its just thay cant make a good valve stem seal! mitsubishi has a 1-800 crymeariver number for customer complaints. but dont expect much. also you could tell the service manager that you want to meet with the district service manager for mitsubishi. each dealer has one. plead your case with him also. cant hurt, but dont get your hopes up!! sorry to be negative, but i have seen this many times before. and mitsibishi usually denies your claim, unless you have all your service work done at the dealer. if not, then again dont get your hopes up!! good luck!! greg...

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