Background: I ordered a set of Vishnu Cam Gears as part of my Stage 1 kit and I noticed that to install my cam gears I would need a special tool. The Mitsubishi Tech Info Manual stated a MD998738 was need to relax the cam tensioner to allow removal of the cam gears w/o having to remove the lower cover of the timing belt. I called my local Mitsubishi dealer, Barrett Mitsubishi, and they said they will not sell special tools to individuals because then people would fix there own cars?!? Undeterred I looked for a source for Mitsubishi Special Tools.


Contact for Mitsubishi Special Tools:
SPX OTC - 1-800-533-5338
http://www.otctools.com/

I didn't find what I needed online but when I called in they had the part I needed in stock. BTW, it cost $34.

Hope this helps because I could not find any information about Mitsubishi Special Tools on this forum.

 

a lot of tools in tech manuals state 'special tool', but a lot can be found in specialty shops. i've purchased several 'special tools' at www.mytoolstore.com you just need to figure out the common name for the tool.

 

Yes, you are correct in some cases but in the case of this tool there in no other equivalent.

 

do they have the tool to remap the ecu!!!!!!!!! I remember reading about this tool somewhere man I wish I could remember

 

that tool is called the MUT-III the MUT-II is what they use as diagnose but wont re-program anything.

The MUT-II is sold for $4,000 I have yet to find a place that has the MUT-III as I called SPX OTC and they said they dont have the MUT-III

 

I thought I read about a tool that remapped the ecu or allowed calibation...

 

yeah the mut-III will allow reprogramming.

the mut-II is what is currently out, the III will be out soon.