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38104, Headgasket Recall???
Posted by Joshua97478, Nov-25-02 04:40 AM
So was there or was there not a recall of Early 95's for the headgasket? I thought i'd heard something about one but am not sure... Also, can i call mitsu and give them my vin to be sure if it's been done?

EDFDC OWNZ

Will Werk for Mods

1995 RS

Current Mods:
Cracked Front Bumper
K&N Intake
Flowmaster Muffler
Platinum +4 Plugs
MSD SuperConductor Wires
and one heavy Right Foot!!!!

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38105, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by mcgyvr, Nov-25-02 04:43 AM
supposedly there is a hidden warranty on the HG
but only if your car is under 75k miles and
your the first owner, something like that
38106, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by chrysler kid, Nov-25-02 04:58 AM
didnt there use to be a recall section on the main site?
38107, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by 9D9 MITSU RS, Nov-25-02 05:40 AM
I think 95-96 is when head gasket was recalled. My mom had a 96 neon and the head gasket sucked bad. It was a 420a neon.
38108, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by JasonESi_T, Nov-25-02 06:08 AM
There was NEVER an official recall on any 420a engine(eclipse or neon).

You guys can forget any mfr ever doing a recall on a HG or anything else internally related. Can you imagine the costs associated with such a recall? No way.
38109, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by fasterGS, Nov-25-02 06:59 AM
Well I don't think it is so much costs, as it is safety of the drivers. A lot of recalls aren't by choice of the car manufacturer, they are pretty much forced to do them because of safety reasons. The HG blowing poses no danger to the driver or the occupants. Therefore they will never do anything about it.
38110, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by Kirby, Nov-25-02 08:36 AM
There is no "recall" there is a TSB. The way it works is you need to call chrysler or mitsu if your under warrenty. If you are under warrenty (or there's only a certin amount of miles) you may be able to talk them into doing it for free. So I would call them and see what they can do for you just be really really nice until they cop a tude. If you need to talk to a supervisor. How many miles are on your car?

38111, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by Joshua97478, Nov-25-02 09:06 AM
Alot. 106,000. I knew it wouldn't be covered under any sort of warranty, but if there was a recall issued, they would have to do it regardless of the mileage.

EDFDC OWNZ

Will Werk for Mods

1995 RS

Current Mods:
Cracked Front Bumper
K&N Intake
Flowmaster Muffler
Platinum +4 Plugs
MSD SuperConductor Wires
and one heavy Right Foot!!!!

**Badgers??? We don't need no stinkin' badgers!!!**

**No Shirt, No Shoes, No Dice!**
38112, RE: Headgasket Recall???
Posted by Kirby, Nov-25-02 10:23 AM
nope and I'm sorry to say it like this but you're screwed. Just remember when you change it grind down the top righthand corner bolt 3mm. That will make it seal properly.