Is the AC Belt Tensioner Bracket (that bolts to the engine block) the same for turbo and non turbo models of the 98 eclipse (spyder)? I have the turbo model.

Vin K or Vin 1 ?
Removal Procedure
The accessory drive belt drives all engine mounted accessories. All driven accessories are rigidly mounted to the engine. Drive belt tension is maintained by a spring loaded belt tensioner. A belt squeak when the engine is started or stopped is normal and has no effect on belt durability. The drive belt tensioner can control belt tension over a broad range of belt lengths; however, there are limits to the tensioner's ability to compensate. Using the tensioner outside of its operating range can result in poor tension control and/or damage to the tensioner.
Important: Ensure that the wood block extends past the width of the oil pan in order to avoid damage.

1. Use a jack with a block of wood on the jack under the oil pan in order to support the engine.
2. Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket nuts.
3. Remove the engine mount bracket front upper and lower nuts.

Remove the engine mount bracket front upper and lower studs and spacer.
Lower the engine as necessary and rotate the tensioner to remove the drive belt.
Remove the drive belt.
Don't need to remove power steering pump if done right !

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The power steering pump drive belt-1995-98 2.0L non-turbo engines

well, i was gonna give you a long answer, but this link to ehow. com does a better job, its about changing the timing belt, but it does tell you how to time the engine as well

http://www.ehow.com/how_7912138_1997-eclipse-timing-belt-installation.html

I'm assuming you have a turbo engine because the turbo motors don't have a tensioner for the power steering. Just get a prybar or big screwdriver or anything like that. Use it to pry the PS pump toward the front on the car and put tension on the belt. They you can tighten down the bolts to secure it.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the headlamp washer reservoir tank.
3. Remove the condenser fan and upper radiator insulator.
4. Loosen the tensioner pulley and remove the alternator drive belt.
5. Remove the alternator upper and lower mounting bolts.
6. Remove the alternator support bracket mounting bolts.
7. Remove the alternator support bracket from the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the alternator wiring harness.
9. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Install the alternator to the vehicle and connect the wiring harness.
2. Install the alternator support bracket to the vehicle and tighten the bracket mounting bolts to specifications.
3. Position the alternator on the mounting bracket. Install and tighten the mounting bolt and nut to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
4. Reinstall the drive belt and adjust the tensioner until the proper belt tension is achieved.
5. Install the upper radiator insulator and condenser fan.
6. Install the headlamp washer reservoir tank.
7. Connect the negative battery cable and check the charging system for proper operation.

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Here's a great video that will also show you how to change the AC belt on a 98-04 Intrepid">

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.0l Engines The 3.0L engines were equipped with either the Nippondenso or Bosch alternators.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Install a 1/2 in, breaker bar in the tensioner slot. Rotate counter-clock- wise to release belt tension and remove poly-V belt.
3. Remove the alternator mounting bolts (2)
4. Remove the wiring and remove alternator.
To Install:
5. Position the alternator onto the engine, then install the wiring.
6. Set the alternator against the mounting bracket and install the mounting bolts.
7. Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise and install poly-V belt.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. 3.3L and 3.8L Engines
The 3.3L and 3.8L engines were equipped with the Nippondenso alternators. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the alternator drive belt, by relieving the tension on the dynamic tensioner
3. Loosen the nut on the support bracket at the exhaust manifold, do not remove it.
4. Remove the alternator tensioner/power steering bracket bolt.
5. Remove the tensioner stud nut and remove the tensioner.
6. Remove the alternator mounting bolts.
7. Remove the power steering reservoir from the mounting bracket, do not disconnect the hoses, and position it out of the way.
8. Remove the alternator support bracket bolts, Remove the intake plenum to alternator bracket bolt and remove the alternator support bracket from the engine.
9. Remove the alternator from the engine and disconnect the electrical leads.
To Install:
10. Install the alternator in position on the engine and connect the electrical leads.
11. Install the alternator support bracket, tighten the retaining bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Install the power steering reservoir on the mounting bracket.
13. Install the alternator mounting bolts, tighten the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
14. Install the tensioner and tensioner mounting stud. Install the retaining nut on the exhaust manifold.
15. Install the alternator belt, insert a 1/2 in. extension into the square hole in the tensioner and turn the tensioner. Tighten the tensioner bolt.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.

Yes, very easy...here is the steps to do it:

To Remove:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove air cleaner inlet pipe.
3. Disconnect alternator electrical connections.
4. Loosen (but do not remove) pivot bolt and tensioner mounting bolt.
5. Remove drive belt form alternator pulley.
6. Remove tensioner mounting bolt and belt tensioner.
7. Remove pivot bolt, loosen adjusting bracket bolt and rotate bracket up.
8. Remove alternator.

To Install:

1. Place alternator on engine.
2. Install (but do not tighten) pivot bolt.
3. Rotate bracket down on top of alternator.
4. Install belt tensioner and install bolt loosely.
5. Install drive belt on alternator pulley.
6. Tighten tensioner bolt to 14-19 ft lb (19-26 Nm).
7. Tighten pivot bolt and bracket bolt to 28-38 ft lb (38-51 Nm).
8. Connect alternator electrical connections.
9. Install air cleaner inlet pipe.
10. Connect battery negative cable.

The supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. The outer belt drives the supercharger. The inner belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. All driven accessories are rigidly mounted to the engine. Drive belt tension is maintained by the spring loaded belt tensioner. Each belt has its own tensioner.
Remove: Place a jack with a block of wood on it under oil pan to support engine. Caution : Be sure the wood block extends past the width of the oil pan to avoid damage. 
Torque axis engine mount bolt where it connects the mount to the engine mounting bracket. 
Electrical connector from crank sensor. 
Engine mounting bracket lower stud and lower engine to allow stud to clear frame rail. 
Raise engine and reinstall bolt into torque axis mount. Lower engine to allow spacer to be removed. 
Belt(s)

Istalling: Belt. 
Spacer. Remove bolt from torque axis bracket and lower engine. 
Electrical connector to crank sensor. 
Mounting bracket stud. 
Raise engine and install torque axis mount bolt. 
Tighten bolt to 87 Nm (52 lb. ft.) 

Good luck and hope this helps.

don't get the "Cardone ECC model 793013" . i just check it out and when you click on the " See all vehicles this product fits " link, it shows this:
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the problem with it is that the '97 PCM will not work on a '98. the pinouts on them are slightly different. The only 2 years that are interchangable are the 98 and 99 year models.
The part number for the correct one is 5293190AC.


If you get a remanned PCM that needs progamming, anyone or any shop with the correct programming tool can do it.

• PCM (ECU) REPROGRAMMING

1995~1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS & GS with 2.0L non-turbo engine (Chrysler 420A engine) ECUs have been equipped with reprogrammable processors since 1995.
To reprogram Mitsubishi vehicles, you must use one of two different reprogramming tools. For the 1995~1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS & GS (with Chrysler 420A engine), you must use a Chrysler Flash Reprogramming Unit, MIT992000-A . Click here to order one from SPX, or call them at 1-800-533-5338.
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I would suggest just buying a used (98 or 99)PCM. Then all you have to do is unplug the old one, take out 3 bolts to remove the bracket/PCM, pull it out, 3more bolts to remove the ecu from the bracket and bolt the new one in place. Its about a 5 min. job.