Well I finally got to take a look at it and it sounds more like a ticking to me. They still think its an exhaust leak. It only makes the sound when he revs the car and gets louder as he revs. It's definitley coming from the front. It sounded like it was coming from the head but they all think...

Glad to hear it too. Mine had the same prolem as well and is now fixed. :) It's very nice.

I ordered the item mentioned above. I also got the usb to serial adapter. Are these the only two things I need? Please let me know so I can go make a log of my car.

Well he would but you can't with a normal yahoo account.I'll tell him to run seafoam through it. I'm assuming he meant near the exhaust manifold but am not sure because I have not gotten to see the car yet. He's going to bring it by Friday so I'lll update then.

My friend doesn't have an account so I figure I'd post something for him. He says he hears a leak that comes from around the exhaust housing. He also said he can only hear it when its cold. Any ideas that I can shoot at him?

I ended up just adjusting it with a screwdriver a little and now the idle has been holding at 750 for a few days now....sounds so nice.

Yea I should have checked sooner. I was trying to go in order of price for the possible problems. Also the place that did the timing said they had checked it twice and it was good. So they're idiots and I took it to a local guy who works on imports and he fixed it. So glad to be running...

timing

Yea that's where I got the info. I'm asking for help specifically about that.

Sorry to double post but I really need to get this done and only have a couple hours left to do it. Anyone who could help me out please do.

I finally got my car fixed and all is well. It idles a little high though. About 1100. I have read the vfaq on how to adjust it and have a couple questions. The scantool I have access to does not have a actuator test number 30 to select so what do I do with that? Also I dont understand what...

Ended up being the timing. I hadn't messed with it because two mechanics had told me it was fine. I wish I would have done it sooner.

Update: Car is fixed. Vacuum is at 23, pulls really hard in all gears, smooth idle, no shaking, no pulsing, no overheating, not running rich, no problems. Just thought I'd let you guys know. Thanks for all the help!!

Update: Car is fixed. Vacuum is at 23, pulls really hard in all gears, smooth idle, no shaking, no pulsing, no overheating, not running rich, no problems. Just thought I'd let you guys know. Thanks for all the help!! :thumb:

Im thinking it is your timing. Mine was my timing!!!!!!!!! Finally after months of no driving it is a dream. My car idles smooth and pulls harder than ever. Its a miracle. All I have to fix now is my valve cover leak and a small oil leak on the return line and I'll be good to go. Check Your...

Crap I think my little box thing is messed up (the obdII diagnostic port thing). Will this work along with a cable that connects the serial to usb? (using for my laptop)http://www.obd2allinone.com/sc/details.asp?item=obd2cable

Wait Im an Idiot. If I have the hardware box all I need is a new cable that connects from the box to pc right? I'll order one. :coy:

My logger cable was ripped in half so I need a new one. I would like to be able to use my laptop instead of my pda. I have the software for the laptop. Where do I get this null modem adapter and how much does it cost? Also are there any other good sites to get a logger cable for cheap? (not...

So how were you're dealings with Chico Imports just out of curiousity. If they haven't figured it out by tomorrow, then do you think you could help me out later on this week? I've ran a boost leak test many times with soapy water and couldn't hear any leaks. My compression is good, so would I...

Hey dude I think I may have the solution. I had the same stuff as you and the guys I took it to said my timing was a little off and that the wiring for the ignition might be messed up in the wiring or something. They are gonna tell me the results tomorrow. I'll let you know.

Heres where Im at: http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256991The guy from Chico Imports is looking at my car right now. If he doesnt find out what's wrong with it, would you be willing to take a look?

Well I just got back today. I have a couple more people I am going to try local and am then going to check out these guys you guys have mentioned. Are any of these guys on tuners? Also what are the rates to work on our cars by the guys mentioned? If I could just find out the problem I...

No other symptoms?Well these are all the symptoms I have so this must be my problem. I'm gonna have mitsu do it because all the mechanics in my town are idiots.

Im talking about cam/crank timing but if we could get a list for ignition timing that would be great too. This would probably save people a lot of time if we got all the symptoms.

I was trying to find all the symptoms of when your timing is off. Would their be hot temperatures? Horrible Idle? Low Vacuum? Etc. Please list all symptoms. I have searched but would like a correct list so I am not confused on this. Thanks for all the help.

http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256991

I need help on my car. Someone from the area please help me. Confused on what it could be. I have a thread on it if anyone cares to look. I am in Chico right now and need some help on the car, even if someone could just figure out whats wrong with it. Thats all I need. Let me know. Thanks!!!

Well I just wanted to add that another thing I have found is it overheats. I put a new thermostat and temperature sensor and it will go all the way to the top of the temp gauge just idling. It gets hot fast. I am running it without a thermostat just so it wont overheat for now. There's...

I wish I could get it that far but I don't think I can afford it. :( I wish I could just figure out what the problem is.

Well I might have to have the car towed to be safe and I have a free tow but dont know how far I can go before it costs me. I'm guessing I can go like 100 miles. I think Union City is like 3 hours away :(. Thanks for the shop though. Any more guys?

Are there any local dsm shops near Chico? I am willing to drive a little as well. Any near Sacramento, Redding, Roseville, Red Bluff, Marysville, Oroville, Yuba City, etc? I really need to take my car to someone who knows what they are doing.

I just put in a new 02 sensor, I will check the timing again but it has been checked several times, the TPS I have not checked, the Temperature sensor was messed up so I ordered a new one which will be here soon. How do I check the crankshaft position sensor and fuel pump relief? The EGR Valve...

Well I put a new gasket and no change in vacuum and the idle still sounds like crap. I also put a new O2 sensor in while I was in there. I am lost and can't figure out what it could be. Also the sizzling has to be something right? It's a very distinctive sound that reminds me of bacon on a...

Will do. I think I might have figured it out. My friend who was helping me with the head job worked on it a little while I was in class. I got back and was happy to find he had put the intake manifold back on. (back when we were working on the head). He called me today and said he thought of...

My manifold bolts are on there good but I'll double check them.Hissing would be more of a leak, I'm hearing a sizzling like an electrical thing.On a side note, did everyone who has these similar problems have or do a cylinder head job? My issues started after the head job.

Somewhere around that area. Close to the injectors maybe. I still need to check those to make sure its good. I really need to get this fixed and am confused and about to explode. I wonder if the balance shaft belt isnt lined up but the timing marks are. Well anymore suggestions? Also if...

The heads not really built just a few things(MLS headgasket, headstuds, new valves,etc) mostly stock replacements. No cams.

I have no idea why its running rich, if anything I would think lean since I am on stock injectors and fuel pump (bigger ones coming soon) I'm running low boost and don't have my SAFC installed yet. I dont get smoke at idle only when I really rev it does black smoke come out. My MAF is plugged...

When I checked it, it looked lined up...this was a while ago but I could check again. I had some mechanics check the timing for me and they said it was good. Is there anything else that could effect the timing that I could check other than the belt? Also I did a boost leak test and couldn't...

Vacuum is low, currently 10, has seen 15 at best (20 when everything was not messed up) Started after cylinder head job Compression is great No Boost or Vac Leaks MBC is good Replaced ISC Cleaned TB New BISS Bad Gas Mileage+ Pig Rich Idle Sounds like crap (listen to video) Cant tell...

UPDATE:Went and did the scanner thing and no change really. What should I do next?????? It really sucks having a crap idle and my gas mileage isnt as great.

Yes it did start after I had the cylinder head job done which I'm hoping is coincedince. The compression is great, plugs are good, no vacuum leaks, have no idea about the ECU or 02 sensor but the 02 sensor is connected to where it should be.

If you tune check your fuel trims and lean stuff out. :pDont go crazy and cause worst problems though. Also when doing the boost leak test did you have the throttle open? Was the mbc tightened to the point where it would hold enough boost? Just a couple things to check.

I have an idle problem. The idle lopes and sounds like crap. stays at about 11-1200 rpms and vibrates there. Well I had my MBC in backwards so my boost was uncontrollable. I pulled over fixed it and boost was able to be controlled. But then the CEL came on which i guess was a good thing (at...

I didnt notice if you had a boost gauge or not. If so what does the vacuum read at (not the boost)

I think it is common for the logger connection to suck in our cars. Just wiggle it and try it in with the key in at 2 without the car on and see if you get a connection. It could be your pocketlogger. Test it on a friends DSM to find out. Also connection speed shouldnt be that slow and I...

Sounds similar to mine which I am still trying to fix. Idle problems will kill you. Maybe huge vacuum leak or ISC etc? Whats your idle in HG? Surging at all? Any CEL's?Also check your CAS. 1g's I believe can be adjusted unlike 2G's.

Just wondering if I was to get a low bar setup lets say to run 8 psi at the lowest, would it have the potential of running 20psi of boost? Also has anyone used the turbochargers.com wastegate? Did a search and couldnt find anything on it.

You mean push down on the gas pedal? I didnt do that. Ill try it. I'm gonna go through the idle surge checklist on http://www.dsm.org/how-tos/tttt/tttt3.html. I just thought it was convenient it happened right after a cylinder head job.

I used soapy water but didnt get any leaks when I do the BLT from the turbo but havent tried from the TB. Is it possible for my vacuum to be at 10-15HG without any leaks?