You're right, the carnage isn't pretty. Ask me how I know...:ohdamn:Definitely stop driving the car until you fix the problem. Before I knew it was a potentially serious problem, I ignored it and kept driving. Eventually, the nut let loose completely and blew a huge hole in the end cover of...

Listing of FREE DSM CD Files I can't take credit for this. I found it here.This forum along with the factory service manual, are invaluable resources when maintaining or modding your car. Some of our cars are approaching 23 years old, so they are bound to have problems. Start with a solid...

11/32 is actually smaller than 3/8 (12/32). And HeliCoil says 13/32 is the correct drill bit size which is a little bigger than 3/8. :thumb:

HeliCoil chartIf you drill the hole too big, even though the tap doesn't slide through it, your threads will be too shallow and weak. The 3/8 drill bit you used should be ok, but getting it started would be a little harder. The chart says 13/32 drill bit as already stated.

Once you get the tap started, turn it clockwise a little then counter clockwise to clear/break the bur that you create with the tap. As stated already, you can push the tap down into the hole with moderate force, but don't turn it too hard. And most of all, keep the tap straight as you turn. Go...

I once had the same problem and it turned out to be the head gasket. It took a while to find the problem, until I discovered that the car wouldn't push coolant at any boost below 18psi, but once I got over that, it pushed the coolant every single time. My car was also prone to overheating. I...

Before I recharged my a/c system it was difficult to hear my stereo clearly with all the noise from the 3" turbo-back exhaust and the windows rolled down. After the recharge, the stereo was much more enjoyable to listen to while cruising. Just some food for thought.

:thumb: I've done this for years and it works great. Get a role of gasket material from your local parts store (got mine from AutoZone), cut a piece slightly larger than the throttle body, place it over the throttle body and carefully cut it to shape with an Exacto knife using the throttle...

Did you check that the clutch start switch located at the base of the clutch pedal is being activated when the clutch is pressed in? I had a similar situation a few years ago when returning to my car after work. The car started in the morning, but would not in the afternoon. The starter did not...

+1 on the wire brush. It might just be coincidental, but check the alternator belt too. They have been historically known to squeal. I went through this last year too. I thought it was my power steering belt that was making all the noise, but it turned out to be the alternator belt instead. Long...

Open up the hood and pull the rubber hoses off the bottom of the wiper fluid nozzles and try again. If you get fluid out of the hoses, the nozzles are clogged. If no fluid comes out, trace the hoses back to the reservoir while inspecting for cracks or leaks in the rubber hose. If none are found...

You could try a combustion leak tester. Basically, it tests for the presence of hydrocarbons in the coolant. This would give you an indication of a head gasket leak or a problem with the cylinder head that is allowing combustion gasses to mix with the coolant. Another indication of a leak is the...

My goals were very similar to yours in terms of torque in my normal driving rpm range of 2.5k to 6k. I installed adjustable cam gears and simply degreed the cams (with degree wheel, solid lifter, and dial indicator) to the cam card specs. In hindsight, I could simply have dropped in the HKS cams...

Here is some information for you- AMS Infamous DSM Camshaft test | HKS | Crower| Jun | Web | Eagle Talon | 4g63 Cams. While I can't comment on a longer duration intake cam with a shorter duration exhaust cam, I can say that the HKS 264 intake/272 exhaust setup I have works great. Much better...

Ya, I put the original '90 ISC back in and it's working perfectly. Haven't had a problem with it since.