Got two quotes for getting a lot done on my TF. 207k major.

Work to be done:
1. Remove and replace front disc rotors and brake pads
2. Check handbrake and adjust or replace cable as required
3. Replace both rocker cover gaskets
4. Replace all spark plugs 3x conv + 3x platinum
4. Replace oil + filter, flush power steer fluid + brake fluid + coolant & refill, good checkover
5. Replace timing belt + cam & crank seals
6. Auto Tranny service - Flush & Refill fluid + filter

Quotes.
1. Mitsubishi Dealer. $1,842.30
2. My preferred mechanic. $1,280-$1390.

Big difference. lol

The $1200 mark doesn't seem too bad, i'm up for mine in the next little while, and expecting that much. However, i don't think u really need to replace your rotors unless they are giving you hassles.

i will be doing the same very shortly. It is going to break the bank :cry:

Major services really do hurt the hip pocket, hey! I'm about to get my 100k service done, and I was quoted $788 by my mechanic and that included the belts etc....

Major services really do hurt the hip pocket, hey! I'm about to get my 100k service done, and I was quoted $788 by my mechanic and that included the belts etc....

yeah, i did as much of the simple stuff as i could, and got the mech to do the rest of it....thing is, the ***er "lost" the timing belt i gave him so i had to get another one :rant: other than that it set me back just under 800 i think.

The $1200 mark doesn't seem too bad, i'm up for mine in the next little while, and expecting that much. However, i don't think u really need to replace your rotors unless they are giving you hassles.

Yeah usually they can be machined. It's only $60 extra for new rotors, and the old ones are in pretty poor condition, never been machined in 207,000k.. so braking has been excessively poor for a while, lot of whining and such. lol. And so they'll probably be undersize anyway.


yeah, i did as much of the simple stuff as i could, and got the mech to do the rest of it....thing is, the ***er "lost" the timing belt i gave him so i had to get another one :rant: other than that it set me back just under 800 i think.

He lost it? Sheesh.. dodgy. lol

yeah, i did as much of the simple stuff as i could, and got the mech to do the rest of it....thing is, the ***er "lost" the timing belt i gave him so i had to get another one :rant: other than that it set me back just under 800 i think.

Aren't the timing belts $350 a throw?

dont forget the water pump, its best to do that now while they have all the engine pulled apart. and you also might aswell just pay the extra and get all 6 spark plugs as platinum. at least then they wont need to be changed for another 80,000 odd k's :D

Aren't the timing belts $350 a throw?

about $200-250 i think, but this is the kit that includes the tensioner as well.
You don really need to replace the tensioner unless it's stuffed.

Happy to be corrected if i'm makin this up.:D

Give Bursons a call.

Their timing belts are:
$74.50 for the belt itself
$174.60 for the kit

yeah Mitsi is VERY expensive!
I got quoted for my 90k service (including timing belt and water pump and all platnium plugs) from Mitsi $1200. From my mechanic $650... hmmm half price... :rant:

Give Bursons a call.

Their timing belts are:
$74.50 for the belt itself
$174.60 for the kit

Thats not bad - more or less what Repco prices are on sale (25% off)

Give Bursons a call.

Their timing belts are:
$74.50 for the belt itself
$174.60 for the kit

i think it was 77 or something :confused: its been a while now

but yeah, i ain't been back to that guy since...bastard

Got my timing belt done today @ Streetcraft Automotive - $285 inc belt & fitment. :D

The guy said that he'd never do one of them again at that price because of how much was involved in getting to the timing belt. Seems like $400 is the going price to get them replaced.

Got my timing belt done today @ Streetcraft Automotive - $285 inc belt & fitment. :D

The guy said that he'd never do one of them again at that price because of how much was involved in getting to the timing belt. Seems like $400 is the going price to get them replaced.

$285 - good work man:D

I've had my car at the mechanics the last day (still there) getting the timing belt changed.

So far its looking bad, I'm expecting a bill over a grand just for the timing belt, cam seals and all the bearings replaced, auto tensioner, water pump and drivers side CV and numerous missing bolts. It's like double my original budget, i'm not even sure how I'm going to even pay for this yet.

I've had my car at the mechanics the last day (still there) getting the timing belt changed.

So far its looking bad, I'm expecting a bill over a grand just for the timing belt, cam seals and all the bearings replaced, auto tensioner, water pump and drivers side CV and numerous missing bolts. It's like double my original budget, i'm not even sure how I'm going to even pay for this yet.

yeah i kinda need to get bearings replaced coz they're squeaking a fair bit. pumps are fine, CVs are clicking a little bit, head gasket needs attention, and engine mounts are a little worn i think....damn i hate cars sometimes :(

yeah i kinda need to get bearings replaced coz they're squeaking a fair bit. pumps are fine, CVs are clicking a little bit, head gasket needs attention, and engine mounts are a little worn i think....damn i hate cars sometimes :(



yeah i havn't even counted the engine mounts yet, at least the drivers side is gone, but i'm not getting that replaced for a long while, thats the least of my priorities at the moment. Yeah I hate cars, my next car is going to be brand spanking new with new car warranty and a new car smell, no more 2nd hand car for me.

I think my TF's a freak.. all mounts, cooling hoses, water pump, cv's + boots are still original from factory. 207k and 8 yrs old.
Does anyone's 3rd gen V6 use any oil? I'm still in shock cos mine doesnt use any at all. It was driven to full potential frequently when I was in the lapping scene for a couple of years.

i never have problems with services all i have to pay for is the parts and even they are at cost. the joys of having a mechanic for a dad:)

Nice.. would be good to have that luxury. lol. My car's in now. Gaskets done. Timing belt done. Brakes done, all pads were not existant. lol. All discs machined. Turns out an engine mount was absolutely ****ed. $180 for a whole new mount, as they couldnt put a new insert in it.