IX Engine idle noise (belt?) (video)
Jun 25, 2014, 08:42 AM
#721
$150 part to fix it, saves the hassle of doing it over again if it start squeaking
edit: I had my service done 10k miles ago, completely forgot about this because I haven't heard a peep from the car since then
Jul 14, 2014, 09:53 AM
#723
I have had this "squeeky" sound from time to time on my evo 9. I conclude that it is a poor design by mitsubishi of the Accessory belt. Once I change my belt, no noise for 3-4 months, once the belt is worn then here comes the squeeky noise again.
If you look at a brand new mitsubishi belt (underside) it is very "furry" almost feels like the surface of a pool table. Once the belt starts to wear this "furry" material starts fading rapidly hence causing the squeeky sound. If you look at say a Honda belt, no "furry" material on the underside. Changed my belts each time the squeeky noise occurs and EVERY SINGLE time the noise goes away. Kinda makes sense why Mitsubishi makes the accessory belt change easy and usually takes under 5 mins to change...they expect you to change it often
Not sure of a way around this, just keep purchasing belts
Any suggestions for a more permanent fix 
P.S. Not sure if the bracket issue discussed is a USDM issue...I have a JDM evo 9 and noise from accessory belt only
If you look at a brand new mitsubishi belt (underside) it is very "furry" almost feels like the surface of a pool table. Once the belt starts to wear this "furry" material starts fading rapidly hence causing the squeeky sound. If you look at say a Honda belt, no "furry" material on the underside. Changed my belts each time the squeeky noise occurs and EVERY SINGLE time the noise goes away. Kinda makes sense why Mitsubishi makes the accessory belt change easy and usually takes under 5 mins to change...they expect you to change it often
Not sure of a way around this, just keep purchasing belts
Any suggestions for a more permanent fix P.S. Not sure if the bracket issue discussed is a USDM issue...I have a JDM evo 9 and noise from accessory belt only
Last edited by Trinity; Aug 5, 2014 at 07:28 AM.
Aug 6, 2014, 08:19 PM
#724
dude
I have this same problem ever figure out what's wrong with it?
Oct 28, 2014, 06:03 AM
#726
You guys should read the first few pages of this thread.
On the IX Mitsubishi actually came out with a revised part. The explanation and part numbers are in this thread. For Mitsubishi to revise a part there had to be something wrong with the old one.
It is called a cylinder bracket.
On the IX Mitsubishi actually came out with a revised part. The explanation and part numbers are in this thread. For Mitsubishi to revise a part there had to be something wrong with the old one.
It is called a cylinder bracket.
Oct 28, 2014, 09:00 AM
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You guys should read the first few pages of this thread.
On the IX Mitsubishi actually came out with a revised part. The explanation and part numbers are in this thread. For Mitsubishi to revise a part there had to be something wrong with the old one.
It is called a cylinder bracket.
On the IX Mitsubishi actually came out with a revised part. The explanation and part numbers are in this thread. For Mitsubishi to revise a part there had to be something wrong with the old one.
It is called a cylinder bracket.
Timing belt is almost new so tearing into it and spending money on this makes me want to puke.
Last edited by GravityKnight; Oct 28, 2014 at 10:23 AM.
Nov 10, 2014, 12:25 PM
#728
I can only speak for my experience but I believe its the design of the accessory belt in my case and not a "bracket". If it was a bracket that needs changing wouldn't it make the noise constantly even after the engine is warm?
Dec 30, 2014, 10:34 AM
#734
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You guys should read the first few pages of this thread.
On the IX Mitsubishi actually came out with a revised part. The explanation and part numbers are in this thread. For Mitsubishi to revise a part there had to be something wrong with the old one.
It is called a cylinder bracket.
On the IX Mitsubishi actually came out with a revised part. The explanation and part numbers are in this thread. For Mitsubishi to revise a part there had to be something wrong with the old one.
It is called a cylinder bracket.
Dec 30, 2014, 12:01 PM
#735
If I had to speculate, it would be because I still don't believe anyone has reported a belt failure due to the bracket causing the belt to rub, and make that noise. So....I'm sure as far as they're concerned it's simply an annoying noise that they see no need to fix at their cost. Do I agree with that? Hell no. I absolutely hated that noise, and it was totally worth it to me to pay for the bracket, and a new timing belt earlier than needed to make the noise go away.