losing power

[1997GSTSPYDER]

recently my valve cover cracked from one of the screws that bolt the vavle on so i replaced it thats when i noticed that the timing belt was loose. i turned the car on then shut it off right away and belt gets tight but after pressing on the belt it gets loose. oh when im pressing on the belt one cam moves (top) can any body help?

 

[Bruno96]

more than likely from what you are saying it sounds like you might have a bad tensioner

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

i had my water pump replaced about 2 months ago would they have to remove the timing belt to fix the water pump

 

[luv2rallye]

yup.

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

Cool Thanks Im Taking It Back Wednesdays. One More Thing Guys How Do I Now When My Turbo Is Dying. Hers Is What I See Rigth Now The Shaft On The Turbo Moves Back And Foward And Side To Side It Has Some Play Also Some Oil In The Intake When I Pulled It Out. I'm Boosting 12 Psi Thats What It Reads On The Boost Gage But The Car Doesn't Pull.

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

can anybody help me finding out if my turdo is dead,

 

[1gjosh]

shaftplay = bad. are you getting any white smoke?

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

no white smoke

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

i heard you are alowed some play is that correct? what are the signs of possible death on my turdo

 

[compression]

up/down play is ok if you have small amounts its the in/out shaft play thats really bad , if youve got any noticeable in/out play you should get it rebuilt.

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

Well My Car Been Checkout By A Mitsubshi Dealer The Turbo Is Dead So Im Going To Replace It. Should I Replace It With A Stock One Or Go With A Evo Gt.

 

[EclipseTrbo420A]

Well some have had success with the EIII GT other swear by the MHI version. All you can do as of now if go with your gut or personal preference. There just hasnt been enough time to proove the GT version. Most will say go with the MHI.

Now before you decided between those 2 turbos, what do you want the car to do?

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

well i want at least 300 hp to the wheels but then again i want a daily driver i quess i just want some fast enough to beat 05 mustangs, what will i need to reach this goal

 

[EclipseTrbo420A]

well i want at least 300 hp to the wheels but then again i want a daily driver i quess i just want some fast enough to beat 05 mustangs, what will i need to reach this goal

The evoIII will be fine. Do your other supporting mods as well though....its not really an option unless you want to hang at 15 psi all day.

 

[1997GSTSPYDER]

ok thanks