gday guys
i have a lil conundrum if anyone can shed some light on it. i have a tsk tsk tsk sound coming from the engine. it's around the timing belt area. at first i thought it mighta been a headgasket thing and the sound was air escaping. but that didnt seem likely as i wasnt getting any other symptoms. took it to a mechanic hu sed it was the bearing and that this was a common prob with the magna's. is this the case? n if so which bearing is it and is it a possible DIY?
cheers

Check the idler pulley bearings on the outside belts with the stethoscope trick, you know, put a big screwdriver on a non moving part next to the idler and put the other end to your ear, or gently touch to your teeth. (NOT a method approved by most dentists). When you find the sus bearing pull that belt off and rotate the idler by hand. If it feels rough replace it. Have a look at the belts too.

Definitely a good DIY proposition. Most bearing places can order one in if you are allergic to the Mitsu parts counter. lol I know I am . . . . .

Yes, the screw driver stethescope is the best way to find out abnormal sound sources in the engine bay. You should have bolded "non moving parts" as well :). Just make sure you use a fairly long one and make sure you dont have lose clothing/tie and hair cos you'll need to lean over the engine.

Something like a wheel brace - the long straight original Mitsu issue - works well too. Sticking anything down into a running engine needs a lot of care. People with long hair and ties need to be careful. Safety first. lol

Yes, the screw driver stethescope is the best way to find out abnormal sound sources in the engine bay. You should have bolded "non moving parts" as well :). Just make sure you use a fairly long one and make sure you dont have lose clothing/tie and hair cos you'll need to lean over the engine.


Fixed!