SHANDAMN wrote:See thats interesting, I have one built in the same month, same year, bought same month, same year, and up to 43k and so far the temp gauge has not gone above the halfway mark.
Ozzybucket wrote:I have just experienced this overheating issue. I have a 2015 mn Triton GLXR manufacture date MAR 15 bought Aug 2015. It has a low 14K on it. Anyway few days off, last week we took our Caravan to Caravan Park about 120 km away, about 10km out the car loses all power and engine light comes on. Pull over , notice coolant sprayed all over engine bay, let cool down and then limp mode to Park. Next day without caravan take for a drive, power back, engine light off, temperature normal. Then on trip home about 30km from home car does it again, pull over let cool down and then limp home. Call Mitsubishi next day, learn there is 8 other Tritons there with same problem (appears this issue is very widespread!), 3 to have engines replaced and others awaiting stress testing. I'm told I may have 1 to 2 month wait, no loan cars available which is great as I live in rural area. Anyway car is booked in for 5 hour stress test next Tuesday. Anyway I will await the outcome before proceeding further!
SHANDAMN wrote:See thats interesting, I have one built in the same month, same year, bought same month, same year, and up to 43k and so far the temp gauge has not gone above the halfway mark.
Ozzybucket wrote:SHANDAMN wrote:See thats interesting, I have one built in the same month, same year, bought same month, same year, and up to 43k and so far the temp gauge has not gone above the halfway mark.
Thats interesting, have you put the car under any load e.g. like towing a caravan, boat etc.?
Sammy123 wrote:Wondering of anyone else has tried an out of warranty claim on this issues.
I am new to the triton world. Bough a MN 2011 4 months ago with all the fruit on it. Full service history and no issue when checked by my mechanic pre purchase. It was OUT OF WARRANTY and I never heard of this issue.
Last week on the way to a camping trip with the family, 1 hr down the highway the engine light came on and temperature gauge went to red.
Limped into the ultratune shop in Goulbourn. The mechanic that locked at the car said he had worked as the mechanic at the local Mitsubishi service centre for the previous 5 years.
He advised me of the know issues with overheating and machining problem with the block. Took him all of 3 seconds to confirm my MN was another casualty and to take it to the Mitsubishi dealer down the road to see what could be done.
He confirmed he was dropping in 3 engines a day at one stage due to the issue.
Yesterday, Mitsubishi called gving me out of warranty thus out of my pocket speech. After some quick talk I convinced the foreman mechanic to put in a good will claim to MMA whcih he was good enough to do.
He said he had to take the head off regardless to assess the damage and potential cost. I reluctantly greed as my repair options have been reduce.
Hoping these guys give me a fair go. Looking at ths tread I am wondering why on this good earth I bought this car outside of warranty, shame as the MN is really decked out to go anywhere less this problem.
Hope this can be overcome. Will let you know what happen. Appriciate any advice.
Sammy123 wrote:He confirmed he was dropping in 3 engines a day at one stage due to the issue.
Sammy123 wrote:Wondering of anyone else has tried an out of warranty claim on this issues.
I am new to the triton world. Bough a MN 2011 4 months ago with all the fruit on it. Full service history and no issue when checked by my mechanic pre purchase. It was OUT OF WARRANTY and I never heard of this issue.
Last week on the way to a camping trip with the family, 1 hr down the highway the engine light came on and temperature gauge went to red.
Limped into the ultratune shop in Goulbourn. The mechanic that locked at the car said he had worked as the mechanic at the local Mitsubishi service centre for the previous 5 years.
He advised me of the know issues with overheating and machining problem with the block. Took him all of 3 seconds to confirm my MN was another casualty and to take it to the Mitsubishi dealer down the road to see what could be done.
He confirmed he was dropping in 3 engines a day at one stage due to the issue.
Yesterday, Mitsubishi called gving me out of warranty thus out of my pocket speech. After some quick talk I convinced the foreman mechanic to put in a good will claim to MMA whcih he was good enough to do.
He said he had to take the head off regardless to assess the damage and potential cost. I reluctantly greed as my repair options have been reduce.
Hoping these guys give me a fair go. Looking at ths tread I am wondering why on this good earth I bought this car outside of warranty, shame as the MN is really decked out to go anywhere less this problem.
Hope this can be overcome. Will let you know what happen. Appriciate any advice.
ManyHairs wrote:Hey guys I have a leak at the top near the inlet. Looks like a seal behind a section that could possibly screw out. I don't know anything about radiators, does that plug with the cross on it come out? http://imghostr.net/image/k3vq
Sammy123 wrote:Wondering of anyone else has tried an out of warranty claim on this issues.
arternune wrote:Just as a followup with my NM 2010 Triton
The first engine was replaced at 48,000km the second engine was replaced at 71,000km. I have now done 106,000km and so far so good. Mitsubishi have given me in writing that this engine will not suffer from the same fault that killed the previous two engines. I am getting confidence back in this car and still love it despite the issues that it has had
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