99 n/t eclipse gs 420aSo my alternator went bad and I need to replace it. Can anyone give me a step by step "guide" on how to do this. I haven't really looked at it too close but would like something to go off while I'm doing it. I would like to know how to take the belt off and remove and...

Ok I will check it out later. The smell seems to be the strongest under the back seat. I opened the truck and could hardly smell it.

I personally have never done anything to the fuel system or tank. When I bought it, it had a new filler neck on it but not sure what else. Where is the fuel pump located? How do I check if my cap is sealing? How do I check the seals or sending unit? Sorry don't know much about fuel systems. Thanks

I just filled my tank and i don't fill it very often. Once I was done pumping I noticed the smell of gas so I looked under the car and there was nothing leaking so I figured since I was at the gas station I was just smelling it. I got in the car and still smelt it but thought nothing. Drove it...

Well I took the belt back just so I know it's not contaminated. I got the next grade up which was a dayco and slapped it on. I noticed some surface rust on the idler pully so i just took some sand paper to it and it came clean. The i Started the car and while it was running adjusted the tension...

The noise is most definitely coming from power steering belt. Im going to say its all tension, I just haven't found the "sweet" spot... Or... The pb blaster contaminated the belt. Everything else checks out fine

So since I messed with the belt almost all day I tried everything and checked everything. One thing I didn't try was to loosen up the belt. I loosened the bolts and started the car and played with the tension. Once I loosened it up some it seemed to stop squeaking. Now every so often I hear a...

No it's the exact same belt because I double checked. I got it now to he point where it doesn't make noise at idle but will start making noise as soon as i hit the gas. Higher the Rpms the louder it seems. Also seems to get louder when it gets hotCould it be the belt is slipping somewhere? How...

Ok cleaned everything and put it back on started it up and no noise. I let it run a few minutes and there it was ... The squealing is back ???????????

Ok do I just use brake cleaner to clean everything off then use the wire brush?Ok so I just took the belt off and all the pullys spin freely. I'm going to clean them up. Can I clean the belt with something to make sure I don't have any fluids on it?

Ok thanks I'm going to go out now and play around with it. I've heard that these cars have a sweet spot for the right tension is that true. How do I know what's too lose and what's too tight?

No I did not clean anything I was spraying some pb blaster on the tensioner bolt and some possibly might have got on it. Would that make it squeal and how do I clean it?

No matter whether the car is cold or at operating temp it still squeals the same. Alright I'll take it back off and see. Is there something I could clean the belt with just in case something got on the belt?

Here's the story sorry if it's not the shortest version but I want to get in all the details that way you guys can help me better. My power steering belt was starting to get worn so I figured I would replace it. There was no noise whatsoever before I took off the belt. I went and bought a cheap...

alright I will be looking into that this weekend. Any more ideas???

Alright guys so I have another question for all of you.When coming to a stop in my 99 gs its acts like it wants to stall and sometimes it does stall. I'll be in 3rd slowing down, push in the clutch (all the way to the floor), throw it in neutral and most the time the RPM will drop to almost...

Yes I hear the motor when I try it

When I try and use my windshield wiper fluid the wipers will move but no fluid comes out. There is fluid in the tank. I have no idea where to start, whether its looking for something broke or clogged. Nothing is leaking. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks

How can I tell if my timing belt is bad or going bad? Is there a way to visually check the belt? Will the belt become loose, have wear marks, cracks, etc? When i purchased the car the owner said it was changed about 25k miles ago but sometimes you cant believe everything.I know I should...

The switch is almost impossible to move as well as the latch that runs to the lock. I sprayed the part that the latch attaches to on the lock and tried to work it back and forth but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. From the outside using the key, it will not budge and will bend the key in...

Since i purchased the car (99 gs) the locks have been really stiff and are almost impossible to move it even by hand. When pressing the lock/unlock button I can see the rod move a little bit but not enough to actually lock or unlock the door. I can hear it but its almost like the motor doesn't...

99 eclipse gs n/t 420aStill new to the DSM world so please bear with meI had a crack in the stock header so i bought a knockoff megan racing header. I'm not on here to talk about different types of headers and whats better then others. I just would like to know how i can make the one i...

Dont get me wrong it runs good and ya he probably couldve took better care of the car but it doesn't need anything as of right now. i can chew him down to probably 2600 maybe. just wanted others opinions because the mileage is pretty scary lol

I'm not sure how to add pics?he is asking 3200 and its dirty in pic

I just sold a 96 talon 420a and would like to buy a 2g 4g63. Still new to the dsm world so please bear with me. My question is should i buy this particular car? It's a 1997 eclipse gst it has minimal rust and has some mods to it such as exhuast, intake, short throw, things of that nature. I...

So I finally got the crank pulley off and now I'm having trouble getting the timing cover itself off. This is my first time replacing a timing belt so please bear with me. I have all the bolts loose but there are 3 bolts that go all the way through the cover. They are too long and keep...

Thanks for all the replies, I am going to work on it today. If I have any other questions in the process of replacing the timing belt, I will definitely be posting questions. Thanks

I have the 3 claw/jaw puller that I am using.Just to be safe I'm going to ask this question. If I use the bolt and thread it in a few times and apply pressure to it using the puller, could I potentially mess the threads up? I know its going to be a pain to pop off because I don't believe the...

I'm replace the timing belt on my 96 talon n/t 420a. I have everything moved out of the way except the crank pulley. I have the center bolt out but the pulley itself and it is not budging. Sorry if i do not use the correct terminology. I have a a jaw puller that attaches to the outer side of...

How hard is it to replace valves? If i have just a few bent valves, do i have to replace all of them?

96 talon n/t 420aOther day i was driving and all of a sudden i heard what sounded like an exhaust back fire and my car shut off right away. Came to a stop and tried to start the car again, the starter spins but nothing. Looked in the timing belt cover, no belt. I haven't took anything...