Target Audience:
Dodge Stealth owners, independent repair shops, automotive enthusiasts, parts suppliers.
Value Proposition:
Provides critical part identification and cost estimation data for a specific enthusiast vehicle, crucial for maintenance and repair budgeting.
Usability:
Organized by vehicle systems, featuring part diagrams and OEM part numbers for accurate ordering.
Data Source:
Derived from comprehensive catalogs used by professional repair shops, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and relevance for North American market vehicles.
Systems Covered:
Air Conditioning, Heater, Ventilation; Air Bags; Body Panels (Bumpers, Doors, Fenders, Hood, Roof, etc.); Brakes, ABS; Convertible Top (if applicable); Cooling System, Radiator, Water Pump, Hoses; Dashboard, Instrument Panel, Console; Electrical (Alternator, Battery, Starter, Ignition, Lights, Cruise, Horn, Wipers); Emission System, Exhaust; Engine (oil pan, belts, pulleys, mounts, accessories; NOT internal parts); Frame; Fuel; Interior Trim; Locks; Moldings, Trim; Seats; Seat Belts; Sunroof; Suspension; Steering; Transmission (mounts only); Wheels; Windows, Glass
Procedures Not Included:
Service/Repair Info, Wiring Diagrams, Electrical Harness, Internal Engine Parts, Internal Transmission Parts, Clutch, Right-hand-drive specific parts
Estimated Page Count:
Varies (typically 500-1000+ pages for comprehensive parts catalogs of this era)
Purpose:
Identify genuine manufacturer part numbers, view diagrams, obtain approximate prices and estimated labor times for repairs.
Format:
Printed Catalog (based on description originating from repair shop catalog)
Engine Accessories:
Covers engine oil pan, belts, pulleys, mounts, and external accessories. Excludes internal engine components like cylinder heads, blocks, pistons, etc.
Drivetrain Components:
Covers transmission mounts only. Excludes internal transmission components and clutch assembly.
Body And Chassis:
Extensive coverage of exterior body panels (bumpers, doors, fenders, hood, roof), interior trim, moldings, frame components, locks, and glass.
Electrical Components:
Covers major electrical components like alternator, battery, starter, ignition system parts, lighting, cruise control, horns, and wipers. Specific electrical switches are included, but full wiring diagrams and harnesses are excluded.
Safety Systems:
Includes Air Bags and Seat Belts, along with Brakes and ABS components.
Interior Features:
Details parts for dashboard, instrument panel, console, interior trim, seats, seat belts, and sunroof mechanisms.
Wheels And Tires:
Covers wheel specific parts, potentially lug nuts, center caps, and information related to tire fitment based on wheel specifications. Wheel bolt pattern is typically 5x114.3mm.
Convertible Top:
If the specific model covered by the manual was a convertible variant, it would list parts for the convertible top mechanism and related trim.
Depth:
Parts identification and cataloging. Provides part numbers, diagrams, and cost estimation data (price/labor) for ordering and repair budgeting. Does not provide diagnostic or repair procedures.
Part Number Accuracy:
Crucial for ensuring correct part procurement by providing genuine OEM part numbers.
Part Identification:
Detailed identification of specific replacement parts using manufacturer part numbers.
Repair Estimation:
Provides approximate part prices and estimated labor times for common repair procedures, aiding in cost assessment.
Format Type:
Physical Printed Document
Quality:
Professional; designed for use in repair shops, implying clarity of diagrams and text.
Binding:
Likely bound for durability in a workshop environment (e.g., comb binding, spiral binding, or stapled sections).
Paper:
Durable paper stock suitable for frequent handling in a workshop setting.
Engine Options:
The Dodge Stealth (a rebadged Mitsubishi 3000GT) typically offered two primary engine options during these years: a 3.0L V6 (6G72) naturally aspirated and a 3.0L V6 (6G72) twin-turbocharged variant. This manual would cover parts related to these engines' external components and accessories.
Horsepower Torque:
NA: Approx. 222 hp / 205 lb-ft; TT: Approx. 300 hp / 307 lb-ft (depending on year and specific model, e.g., R/T Twin Turbo). Manual details parts for these configurations.
Fuel Delivery Components:
Covers parts such as fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel lines, and potentially injectors and fuel pressure regulator (external components).
Transmission Types:
The Dodge Stealth was available with both manual and automatic transmissions, typically a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. The manual covers transmission mounts.
All Wheel Drive:
Many Stealth models, particularly the Twin Turbo variants, featured All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Parts related to the AWD system's external components and driveshafts might be included, but specific internal AWD coupling parts are less likely.
Active Aero Parts:
Certain Stealth models featured active aerodynamics (e.g., active front air dam, rear spoiler). Parts for these systems are likely covered.
Wheelbase:
Approximately 97.2 inches (2469 mm).
Curb Weight:
Ranging from approximately 3,400 lbs to 3,800 lbs depending on powertrain and options.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
Typically around 4,500 - 4,700 lbs.
Crash Test Data Availability:
While this is a parts catalog and not a safety manual, the inclusion of airbags and ABS components implies coverage of parts essential for these safety systems.
Brake System Parts:
Covers various brake components, including calipers, rotors, pads, master cylinder, and ABS sensors/modulators.
Airbag Components:
Includes parts related to the driver and passenger airbag systems.
Audio System Parts:
Covers parts for the original radio, speakers, and associated trim components. Options might have included premium audio systems.
Cruise Control Components:
Includes parts related to the factory-installed cruise control system.
Remote Entry Parts:
May include parts for door lock actuators and remote keyless entry systems if factory-equipped.
Fluid Changes General:
While not a service manual, the parts catalog lists components like filters (oil, fuel, air), spark plugs, and coolant hoses which are integral to regular maintenance, implying typical intervals for these items (e.g., oil changes every 5,000 miles, air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles).
Engine Oil Type:
Refer to specific OEM recommendations; typically 5W-30 or 10W-30 synthetic or semi-synthetic oil for naturally aspirated and turbocharged variants. The manual would list the oil filter part number.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze (typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water). The manual lists radiator and hose part numbers.
Common Wear Items:
The manual would identify parts susceptible to wear such as brake pads/rotors, suspension bushings, CV joints, and exhaust components, which are frequently replaced on performance vehicles of this era.
Engine Accessory Wear:
The manual would list specific part numbers for items like alternator, starter motor, water pump, and various engine mounts, which are common replacement items.
Dodge Brand:
Dodge, a division of Chrysler Corporation (at the time), offered the Stealth as a performance-oriented sports car, often considered a halo vehicle for the brand.
Stealth Lineage:
The Dodge Stealth was a result of a joint venture with Mitsubishi, sharing its platform and most components with the Mitsubishi 3000GT (GTO). It was produced from 1991 to 1996. This manual covers the latter half of its production run.
Manufacturing Location:
Manufactured in Japan by Mitsubishi Motors.
Production Volume:
Relatively low production numbers compared to mainstream vehicles, contributing to its collector status.
Model Specific Accolades:
While the Stealth itself didn't garner widespread individual awards, its platform, the Mitsubishi 3000GT, was often praised for its technological advancements and performance capabilities, appearing on lists like Car and Driver's Ten Best multiple times during its production.
