I've got some serious bumper issues... but for now let's start with my front fiberglass blitz bumper. About a year ago I was backing up and clipped a snow covered curb (picture: http://derek.broox.com/?pictures&album=34&pic=844). Obviously broken pretty good. Then this past Fall, my mechanic...

I know I read it here before, but I can't seem to find it now. Some guy who had modded big blocks was talking about valves, timing belt, etc. and someone here answered back.What is an engine called when the valves enter the cylinders?I remember the response being something like "DSMs...

so, it's easiest to get a whole new head as to replace valves, i'm assuming...and while i'm at it i get a new timing belt, new gaskets, a new pulley (which i assume is what broke for the timing belt to slip)... that it?

finally! thanks for the help guys.i was beginning to think all the people with knowledge stopped visiting dsmtuners.so i just researched the leakdown test a little bit. how important is that gauge? i assume it's pretty important to know how much pressure each cylinder holds and for...

Finally found instructions on how to remove the head and such here: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259332However, I'm still not sure if that is the first option I should take... Can you do a compression test if the starter isn't turning the engine over?

right - but i'm not looking for what the problem might be. i just want to know how to figure out what really did happen and how much damage was caused...like if it was just the tensioner - should i just buy a new tensioner and belt and try to start the car? if a rod is bent or valve is...

So basically I tried to start my car the other day and got a horrible sound (video here), so I took the timing belt cover off to find that the belt was not in the teeth. Pics here and here.My only question is, what do I do now? Where do I start looking?I'm not looking for a cut and dry...

Here are the pics of the timing belt after i pulled the coverI honestly have no idea about engine internals aside from some light reading here on dsmtuners. where should i start with this? remove the valve cover? drain the oil and check for metal?any direction would really help.

yeah - i suppose this means i am pretty much screwed... can someone break it down for me? anyone need a parts car?:cry:

just took the timing belt cover off and the belt is loose and not in the teeth on the wheel closest to the firewall...

Well, I hadn't gotten a chance to check it out yet and now today it straight won't start. Not even turning over or anything - it's making a different noise than I'm used to.I haven't really looked at anything, but when I got home last night I heard a little clunk when I shut it off - which is...

So my DSM has just gotten to the point of me not caring about tuning anymore and just caring about keeping it running until I can afford a new car. It's got 175,000 miles on it, paint is chipping off, rust is appearing, and everything just seems to be breaking. I haven't messed with any engine...

I've got my 3" RnR on and it's touching under the rear wheels. Here is a picture: http://derek.broox.com/?page=pictures&dir=pictures/cars/dsm/exhaust&file=exhaust-rub.jpgHow long can I drive like this? And what should be done to fix it?? Also, how important is the ground that hooks to the...

i dont think so, i used that adjuster to back them off some more yesterday. i also ground down that shiny metal (in the photo) a litle bit with my dremel.it seems to be rubbing a lot less, but still rubs pretty bad when turning left.

haha, that would be some insane rust.

that's what happens when you drive in good ol iowa winters

they are.... there are no rotors in this photo.

I took the rotor back off and there's some shiny new metal just below the e-brake adjuster. apparently my rotor is rubbing on the back? seems weird...

just put the wheel back on to check for play, it's solid. no movement at all.

i should also note that i got new tires last week and the shop said i had some tie rod ends that need replaced... i don't know if that would affect the rotor/pad grinding i'm hearing.

I just installed new rotors and pads on my fwd 95 talon tsi.I took it out for a spin and something is grinding on the rear passenger side. It mostly happens when I turn left. If I turn right just slightly to shift the weight on the wheel, the grinding goes away.The wheel spins freely...

mine was battery as well, haha. how embarrassing.

I have a similar problem - not completely the same, but definitely similar, so instead of starting a new thread...My wife left my lights on all night a few weeks ago. I came out and my battery was straight up DEAD. So I plugged it in and charged it for a bit (until the battery got to 50%...

Cool, I trust your word and will fix that line... it takes 2 minutes so why not?But what do you mean I'm being lazy with that boost leak test? You can see in the photo I linked that I clearly have an IC pipe tester hooked up. Here it is again: http://derek.broox.com/photos/problems/4473/Am...

Do they make an aftermarket pipe that will run from a 14b on a 2g to the stock 2g SMIC?I used the stock hose to go from the SMIC to the 14b - it is so twisted and mangled it is probably killing about 10HP all by itself. So I'd like to find something better without buying an entire kit...

That is exactly what I'm doing. I've got a T right by my BOV that has a line to my MBC and to my wastegate.You think I should make the line to the BOV go straight through again. Then run a line from the fitting in the photo to the MBC to the wastgate?Thanks for the help!p.s. i capped...

Alright, I've finally gotten around to doing a boost leak test.I recently replaced my stock turbo with a 14b. So it's got that elbow that wraps around to go down to the SMIC. There is a small tube coming out of the top of the elbow that just goes to absolutely nothing. It's not plugged or...

i added a pic of my friend's head the day after it happened to that album. check it out... it's sorta gross, but not too bad.

He was driving home to his parents' house in Davenport around 1AM and flipped his car on Middle Rd.He doesn't really remember how or why it happened. From the looks of the wreck location it looks like he just fell asleep or wasn't paying attention because he just drove off the road - no skid...

he is cool now. the wreck happened a couple weeks ago and I've only seen cell phone pics of him after the wreck, but it was pretty bad.i partied with him this weekend and most of the back of his head is still missing hair... not from being shaved - from his skin/hair being ripped off...

My friend wrecked his Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. The car rolled over and he didn't have his seatbelt on. His head went through the sunroof and slid across the ground with the car upside-down. He lived, but barely.You can see lots of blood in some of the photos. Wear your seatbelt...

as far as i know it's the original fuel pump. i haven't replaced it since i've owned the car.i've gone through 2 water pumps though, heh.

i haven't noticed any misfires or whatever happening during constant speed. i'll do a boost check tonight.

I have an auto 95 talon tsi FWD with 167k miles on it. over the last... long time, it's been acting weird.when i'm sitting at lights or at a stop it almost dies, like it just cuts out and studders. this doesn't happen 100% of the time, but definitely a good portion of the time. driving...

FMIC could easily be hidden behind the honeycomb grill... that'll protect it from rocks at least.

word, the same problem happened with me, i had a new gasket on there but i switched from my t25 to a 14b and the gasket ripped.i tried RTVing it back on but apparently i was a bit too modest cause there's oil all over my floor right where that oil return line is. it's also leaking from the...

it's this one: http://www.diamondstarmotorsport.com/turboparts_files/oil-drain-gasket-T25.jpgi was hoping to find one locally so that i could fix the leak tonight...

Where do you guys get your oil return line gaskets from the turbo to the oil pan? I checked at NAPA the other day and they had no idea what I was talking about. I've got a pretty good leak I need to fix...Thanks.

i just took the intake off and played with the turbo shaft. it has no play up/down/left/right. but it does move in and out a bit. maybe 1/8-1/4 inch play in and out. is that a bad sign?

What happens when a turbo blows? Will it run? Or does it involve breaking down and needing a tow?

AH! Fix one thing and 3 more things break. Then when you fix those, more things break. :mad:So my car started this really high pitched whining noise at acceleration, which appears to be related to boost. It happens around 5psi vac and gets louder when I start to boost.It doesn't...

The water pump was shot. When we took it off bearrings fell out of it, haha. The leaks were: lower heater core hose, oil return line gasket, and water pump.I replaced the water pump, alt/ps belts, both heater core hoses, and the oil pan gasket. I removed the AC pulley and hose since it...

let's say the pump is leaking on the alternator. Is there a gasket or something to replace or is the pump shot?

Ok, I got it home and started looking at it. Here was the condition of the belt when I popped the hood:Surprisingly the belt wasn't broken... it just worked its way off. It is pretty cracked on the inside.The part that really scares me is that I've got 3 leaks now...

K, I'm back on the same page ;)

K, I've just been reading up a little more on this to be sure I've got everything figured out for the fix... and I became a little confused.In this thread it sounds like 1 belt controls the power steering, alternator, and water pump. In other threads it sounds like they are separate belts...

Thanks again for all the help. And sorry EclipseTrbo420A but....That doesn't sound so easy to me. ;)

Thanks a lot for the help. Luckily my gf has AAA, that should cover the tow home. Just a few more questions...How do I know if the pulley on the crank is bad? How do I know if the PITA bolt is bad? How do I know if the harmonic dampener is bad? Are there any special tools I need for any of...