The important words in this Mitsubishi 4M40 timing chain kit enquiry are “double row”. A search for a Triton, Pajero or Delica can return products with broad application descriptions, but the proposed parts still need to match the engine and chain arrangement actually fitted. This guide concerns RunningRoo’s double-row package, whose written contents identify a 98-link chain with reference ME200244, one tensioner and two guide rails. It is not a guide to converting another chain arrangement.
Check the RunningRoo 4M40 double-row timing chain kit and the corresponding RunningRoo eBay listing. For friendly Australian-operated parts support, call 0425 890 125 with your VIN, engine code and OE references. Melbourne local pickup is available by appointment in Blackburn; ask about fast dispatch for confirmed stock and your delivery postcode.
Start with the engine code, then confirm the chain arrangement
Mitsubishi’s official belt-or-chain FAQ lists the 4M40 among its chain-driven engines and recommends using the engine type to establish the drive system. The page is Japanese-market information. It supports identifying the engine first; it does not establish which aftermarket package fits every Australian or imported vehicle, nor does it specify the row count of this individual kit.
The manufacturer’s company history also records the 4M40 2.8-litre intercooled turbo diesel in the Pajero’s development. That is useful context when sorting vehicle records, but a historical engine description is not a parts catalogue. Your workshop still needs to confirm the complete application and the required component references using the appropriate Mitsubishi information.
The seller title includes 4M40 and 4M40T. Copy the engine identification exactly as recorded on the vehicle or by the workshop rather than adding or removing a suffix yourself. If the engine has been changed, include the replacement’s identity. If the previous timing-system history is unknown, say so. Missing history is a reason to verify the present arrangement rather than rely on a presumed original specification.
The written package and references
RunningRoo’s current description identifies four supplied pieces. The reference numbers below reproduce the seller’s identifiers so you can discuss the exact listing with the workshop. They are not a manufacturer-issued supersession statement and do not establish that a different reference can be substituted. Ask for a VIN-based application check and a comparison with the workshop’s required parts list.
| Advertised component | Seller reference | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Double-row timing chain, 98 links | ME200244 | 1 |
| Tensioner | ME200248 | 1 |
| Guide rail | ME200476 | 1 |
| Guide rail | ME200423 | 1 |
Gears, gaskets, seals and installation fasteners are not listed in this package description. Do not infer that they are included from the words “timing chain kit”. Your repair may require additional items, but that decision belongs in the workshop’s documented plan. Confirm the current written contents at the time of purchase, especially if the listing photograph or the workshop’s expectations appear different.
Why “double row” needs its own confirmation
A double-row description refers to the chain construction advertised for the product. It is not a general statement that any 4M40 engine can accept it. Similarly, an advertised link count is a useful comparison detail but not the only one that matters. Treat chain type, required references and the identified application as a combined check rather than selecting whichever single detail matches first.
If the workshop has access to the removed parts, ask it to compare the relevant markings and arrangement with the proposed package. Clear photographs can help a supplier discussion, but a photograph alone should not override the vehicle-specific parts information. A component that looks similar in a small online image may still need further verification before it belongs in the repair order.
Do not use this article as authority for a single-row-to-double-row conversion. No conversion instructions, modification claims or interchange promises are provided. If the existing setup differs from the proposed kit, pause the order and resolve the difference. That is a more useful response than assuming a broader model-year list guarantees compatibility.
Translate the workshop request into a precise order
A request reading “Triton timing chain” leaves several questions unanswered. Ask the workshop to identify the engine, required chain type and references, and whether it needs this four-piece package or a wider collection of parts. Include the VIN and any import or engine-replacement history. These details help distinguish the present vehicle from another application mentioned in the same search result.
Send the exact 4M40 double-row product link or the matching eBay item with the enquiry. Explain that the listing describes ME200244, ME200248, ME200476 and ME200423, and ask whether those identifiers correspond to the workshop’s requirement. Call 0425 890 125 if the package or collection arrangements need clarification.
Keep the response with the order record. If the workshop subsequently identifies a different engine or finds that the removed components do not match its earlier assumptions, reopen the fitment discussion. An answer based on incomplete information should not be treated as approval for a newly discovered configuration.
Investigate the complaint before buying the repair
Owners may describe a rattle, difficult starting or a change in running behaviour. Those observations help the workshop decide what to investigate, but they do not establish which timing components need replacement. A product page cannot determine the cause remotely. Ask the technician for a diagnostic conclusion and the evidence that supports the recommended repair.
Useful information includes when the complaint occurs, whether it began after other work and whether the vehicle has relevant maintenance records. Provide that history without trying to turn it into a diagnosis. The workshop should use the applicable manufacturer procedures for testing and inspection. Avoid substituting an internet sound comparison or another owner’s experience for a check of this engine.
Ask the workshop to distinguish a confirmed timing-system problem from an unresolved symptom. If further inspection is needed, agree on the next step before ordering a broad collection of parts. This article does not provide a universal replacement mileage, chain-wear measurement, tensioner setting or tightening sequence. Those specifications must come from the correct Mitsubishi repair information.
Make the repair quotation easy to understand
A clear quotation should show the chain package separately from labour, diagnostic time, additional components and consumables. This makes the scope visible. It also allows you to compare the same repair with another quotation instead of comparing two totals that may include different work. Ask which items are confirmed now and which depend on inspection after dismantling.
For this listing, the starting inventory is one chain, one tensioner and two rails. If the workshop requests gears or other components, ask it to list them individually rather than assuming they are part of the kit. Conversely, do not purchase extra items simply because another seller’s package contains them. The required scope should follow the diagnosed condition and the manufacturer’s procedure.
If the vehicle is used for work or travel, discuss the schedule alongside the parts requirement. Waiting for an unconfirmed package can disrupt plans, but rushing an unresolved application can create further delay. Confirm stock and delivery or collection arrangements before booking a firm completion date with the workshop.
Planning a Melbourne pickup or interstate delivery
RunningRoo’s Blackburn location provides a local contact point for Melbourne customers. Pickup is by appointment, so contact us before travelling and identify the exact double-row kit. An appointment helps ensure the intended item and order details are ready to discuss. Friendly support is available for package and stock questions, while the workshop remains responsible for diagnosis and installation.
For delivery, supply the postcode and ask which dispatch and shipping arrangements are available for the confirmed item. Fast dispatch does not mean a guaranteed delivery date to every address. Keep the workshop informed of the actual arrangement and allow time for it to inspect the contents on arrival. This is particularly helpful when a repair slot depends on all required parts being present.
Retain the packaging, invoice and labels until the parts have been checked. If an item is missing or appears inconsistent with the agreed package, contact RunningRoo before fitting. Keep the original identification details in the message so the issue can be compared with the same application information used when the order was placed.
Document the result for the next service visit
When the repair is finished, ask the workshop to record the components replaced and the checks completed. A future service record should identify the scope more clearly than “timing chain repaired”. Include the supplied references where available and retain the diagnostic findings that justified the work. This helps another technician understand the vehicle’s history without guessing what the previous invoice meant.
Ask whether the original complaint was reassessed and whether any unrelated or unresolved concern remains. Keep those issues separate from the completed work. If the vehicle later needs further attention, a precise record is more useful than assuming every future noise must be connected with the same components.
Related RunningRoo video
The RunningRoo timing-chain education video provides general background for a workshop conversation. It does not demonstrate this 4M40 package, establish chain-row compatibility or replace the Mitsubishi procedure. Use it to understand the topic and prepare questions, then rely on engine-specific information for the repair.
A double-row comparison worksheet for the workshop
Before finalising a 4M40 enquiry, ask the workshop to organise its findings into three groups: vehicle identity, required components and supply arrangements. Vehicle identity should include the VIN or chassis information and the actual engine designation. Required components should include the chain type and references. Supply arrangements should identify who orders, who receives the package and whether collection or delivery is intended.
For the component comparison, place the workshop’s requested number beside each seller-listed identifier: ME200244 for the chain, ME200248 for the tensioner and ME200476 and ME200423 for the rails. Where the workshop uses a different number, mark that as a question to resolve rather than an automatic mismatch or an automatic equivalent. The relationship must be checked using appropriate parts information.
If photographs are supplied, label them so the recipient knows which component each image shows. A wide view can establish context; a close view can make a marking readable. Do not rely on an unlabelled photograph of several loose parts. Also record whether the images show the existing installation, removed components or a proposed replacement package, because those are different kinds of evidence.
This worksheet is not a service procedure and does not tell a technician how to dismantle the engine. It is a communication aid for the buying stage. Its value is that every unresolved detail has a clear place in the enquiry. Once the application is confirmed, keep the completed comparison with the order. If subsequent inspection reveals new information, update the record before the supplied parts are fitted. The same record can later explain exactly which double-row package was supplied without relying on a broad invoice label such as “Mitsubishi chain set”.
Frequently asked questions
Is every 4M40 timing chain kit the same?
Do not assume that. This article concerns the advertised double-row ME200244 package only. Confirm the engine, chain arrangement and required references before ordering, especially where the engine or previous repair history is uncertain.
Does Mitsubishi’s chain-drive FAQ prove this kit fits?
No. The official FAQ identifies the 4M40 as a chain-driven engine, but it is not an aftermarket fitment approval. The individual vehicle and the proposed package still require a separate application check.
Are gears supplied in this package?
The current written contents list a chain, tensioner and two guide rails. Gears are not listed. Ask the workshop to identify any additional requirement and confirm that requirement separately with RunningRoo before placing the order.
Can a photograph establish the correct chain type?
A clear photograph can assist comparison, particularly when markings are readable, but it should support rather than replace the manufacturer’s application information. Send the VIN and engine identity with the images so the enquiry has proper context.
Can I order before the workshop diagnoses the noise?
It is better to establish the repair requirement first. A noise does not prove that this package is needed or that it will resolve the complaint. Ask the technician for a documented recommendation and an itemised parts list.
Confirm the double-row package with RunningRoo
Return to the Mitsubishi 4M40 double-row chain kit or the matching RunningRoo eBay listing once the application is established. Call 0425 890 125 for friendly Australian-operated support, appointment-based Melbourne pickup or fast dispatch enquiries. Have the VIN, engine code and OE references ready so the order can be checked against the exact package your workshop requires.
For collection and fitment enquiries, use the RunningRoo contact page. Blackburn, VIC pickup is by appointment.