1140A042 Mitsubishi CHAIN,VALVE TIMING, Price: 60.60$, Weight: 0.61kg

Camshaft Timing Chain for Mitsubishi Engines ⛓️

Keep valve timing precise and power smooth with this OE-grade chain. It links the crankshaft to the camshafts, holding exact phasing so your engine breathes on time, every cycle. Designed for modern Mitsubishi DOHC 4-cylinders, it delivers quiet operation and stable timing across the rev range. Built from hardened alloy steel with precision rollers, it resists stretch, heat, and oil-borne wear for long service life.

Why you need it

Accurate timing means quick starts, stable idle, clean emissions, and full torque. Replacing a tired chain restores performance, improves fuel economy, reduces rattle, and protects costly valve-train parts. Ideal during timing chain replacement, noise diagnosis, or after head/short-block work.

How it works ⏱️

As the crank turns, the chain drives the cam(s) via sprockets while a hydraulic tensioner and guides keep proper tension. Correct pitch matches OEM sprockets for exact mesh, preventing jump under load and keeping valve events perfectly synced.

When worn or broken ⚠️

Typical signs: cold-start rattle, cam/crank correlation codes, sluggish power, misfires, poor MPG, and metal in oil. If the chain stretches, timing drifts; if it skips or snaps, valves may hit pistons—leading to severe engine damage. Replace at the first symptoms to avoid a rebuild.

Compatibility

• Delica D:5
• Outlander
• Lancer Sportback
• Lancer
• Eclipse Cross
• Asx
• L300