1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

indications are a failed flex plate that the torque converter is attached to the starter drives on that plate to turn the engine over

Found this wiring diagram. Voltage for the coil comes from ignition switch, the ignition power transistor/ignition module controls the ground for the coil. My info says you crank and cam position sensors are built into the distributor. Sorry, I know very little about a Mitsubishi, I can't help you diagnose.

motor shot

POSSIBLE OVERDRIVE SOL, NOT ENGAGE

It is under the dash just under the radio. You have to take out the center counsel to get to it.

I am going to scan the page from the book I use in my garage

sounds like you have a bad torque converter

white smoke means water getting into combuston chamber ,head gasket maybe

There you have it. But if you still cant figure it out, here is the website where I got the Info...: http://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mitsubishi/eclipse/1993

The noise is probably coming from the lifters. Check your oil level and change it if it's dirty.

Best thing to do is to look up on craigslist for someone parting out your make/model....super cheap and if that doesn't work, check out ebay.....have you checked your local junkyard?

More detail needed wen the oil pressure is down and wen is ok.

Check the Camshaft it could be broken

The best and easiest thing to do is, replace your ignition wires. About $45 at Auto Zone. Do one cable at a time with the engine off.

If it in fact it is the main seal you should see tranny fluid leak at the point where the engine bolts to the transmission. With car in park and brake on, start engine and carefully look under to see where the fluid is coming from. If you see no fluid leakage, place the front end (this assumes front wheel drive only) on jacks stands and block the back wheels. Have a friend start the car and with their foot on the brake place the car in drive and SLOWLY remove their foot from the brake and allow the front tires to spin (DO NOT REV ENGINE) watch for leakage as wheels turn. If you see leakage at the engine/tranny mating surfaces then yes I expect it would be your main seal. I'd take avery good look at tranny cooling lines to and from the radiator, if these leak it is very heavy.

I hope this may have assited you,
Tom

maybe thermostat?

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5929960-s_thermostat . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

One simple thing to check, if you can find the Exhaust Gas Recycling (EGR) valve, With the engine cold see if you can move it . Be careful not to damage the diaphragm. If the EGR valve sticks you can easily lose 20% of your fuel economy. Depending on location it may easily come off for cleaning. Scrape out the soot and wash with carburetor cleaner . Do not lose the gaskets, they are metal and should easily go back in.

Replace the ignition switch and clean/replace the MAF sensor

Either using a heavy duty air impact gun. Or a chain strap wrench to hold the pulley and a long breaker bar.

the battery could be faulty and disscharging itself> check when engine is running with a volt meter to see is the alternator charging it should be about 13 volts at the battery poles