you guys are amazing, thank you so much for all the advise.I will confirm that the tester is working properly.I will remove the full timing cover and make sure the timing marks are all lined up, that could be the issue.also, that camera is a great investment and will help me tremendously...

Sorry for the delay, I just got around to checking some things on it (work has been killing me)I did a compression test, obviously the engine is cold, but the test still did not go well.my first numbers were this.1. 60 2. 45. 3. 20 3. 0I then tested it with the dip stick out and felt for...

Okay, fantastic info! I have removed the upper timing cover and inspected/felt the timing belt, everything looks proper there. I will update with compression details once I have tested.

Oil and coolant were/are good. I just ordered a compression tester. Since the engine will be cold, do you know what numbers I should be looking for? I will know if it's extremely low, and I can find my old numbers from when I first built the engine, and see how far off they are. (2.3 stroker)

I finally got around to checking some things on the car.I pulled all the spark plugs and hooked them back into the wires, and layed them on the exposed metal on the valve cover, and got someone to crank the car, all 4 are firing in sequence. (I also unplugged the fuel injectors so it didn't...

Hmmm, okay that would make sense, I will check all the spark plugs as well. I do hear the tic pulse from the injectors when I put a screwdriver on the and put my ear to it while someone cranks the car, is there anything else I should do to check the cylinders are getting fuel?And yes, it seems...

Okay that sounds good, Its an old car and that definitely could be the case, I will go over everything in that area this afternoon and let you know what I find. Thank you sir

I did steal a vacuum line for my other car, but I replaced it before I attempted to start it, and I believe it was installed correctly, I will check both those things when I get home, thank you

I will double check everything spark related tomorrow and make sure I am getting spark on all cylinders.Thank you sir

Okay will do, and yes I have a gauge at the regulator.When cranking, it reads 42.5 or so (someone else was reading it while I cranked)I just tested the fuel pump manually (turning it on with DSMlink) and it does come on, and the pressure at the regulator is about 45psi.I have cranked the...

over 2 months ago, I was sitting in the car (1997 eclipse GSX) Idling and it randomly died, I saw a fuel leak at the AFPR and thought the hose had given out, but when I took apart the regulator, the Diaphragm had torn, I have replaced the Diaphragm but the car still won't start. It acts like it...

Hi, I'm in the process of replacing my front axles, and I cant seem to find one with a carrier bearing like mine has. It is a 97 Eclipse GSX manual.Does anyone know where I can find a proper replacement?

Okay, I was able to get a wrench on it, it definitely wasn't loose, I turned it maybe an 8th of a turn.And I am working on getting a second mode of transportation, just haven't been in the best financial situation for a while.Before I moved I had access to a lot of things, a workshop and...

Hmmm, I haven't check any for tightness yet, but that one I should definitely go ahead and test, it's right there, and I don't even have to remove anything (that's a first hahaha)

Hmmm, that would actually br great if that was the case.Quick update, I got home from work and it's leaking again, which I'm kind of thankful for. Is there only one weep hole? Because thought it was on the bottom, it's actually very visible and in plain sight. I'll add pictures, but it is not...