Galant Crankshaft damper problem

Common problem. Replace the pulley.

Stewart DIBBS

It is the fault of the pulley. This happened on one of our 2.4's but no belts broke. When I called the Mitsu store they had a new part number so apparently there was an update. The cheapest pulleys were at Rockville Mitsubishi. It was still about $75 plus shipping though. They have some 2.0 parts on clearance right now so you might want to contact them They have a website...If this happens to us again I am goig to JB Weld the outer and inner sections of my junk pulley together and give it a shot. I have a feeling it would last for many miles. The rubber would still absorb the shock and the glue should not be affected to any great degree.....Did yours separate at the mating between the steel center section and the rubber damper?

Don't take chances repairing a damaged or seperated crankshaft pulley. If it fails, it can cut through the timing belt cover and cause your timing belt to jam or jump, thereby bending or snapping possibly all your valves. If that happens, you'll need a complete head rebuild which costs upwards of $1500. For a $75 crank pulley, it's really not worth it.

mine is doing the same thing so does anyone know where i can get a new pulley for cheap or get a aftermarket one? if you do then please e-mail me. snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com thanks