Yup! The fans work perfect. It turns on and then off after a little while. I’m definitely going to look into the thermostat issue. I’ll test it using the boiling water method. It should be ok judging from both hoses being hot to the touch. Thanks so much! You guys are awesome! :hellyeah:

The reason why I said it’s the pump or housing is because oil has been spotting my driveway lately. It’s really hot, too! Like burning hot. I think it isn’t cooling properly but I’m still researching it. The thermostat checked out fine. You can hear it click open and close. Both hoses feel the...

After about 20 minutes or so of driving. Maybe I need an oil cooler? The oil gauge shows good pressure and builds up quickly when I first start it up. Im definitely stumped on this one.

So my car is overheating. How convenient right? The coolant itself is fine and pretty recent but the temperature needle is slowly going towards H. My best guess is the oil filter housing or the oil pump. The filter looks a little dented and crushed, kind of like a beer can. It drips a little...

Here is how the car looks like right now....

Welcome to my build thread! I'm slowly restoring my DSM while at the same time upgrading it with lots of performance parts. I bought it way back in June of 2011 while I worked at AutoZone. Only 80K on the dash when I found it! I tried saving it and protecting it as much as I could throughout...

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Amazing build, man!

WOW! What an awesome build, man! Your car is super clean; like it just came off the assembly line! Subscribed!

Did the insulation of one of the other wires rub off? If so, the chassis is now grounded, giving the ECU incorrect signals to make your engine/accessories run like s***. Had a similar sounding problem with my alternator. Voltage regulator couldn't keep up and even smoked, too! Be extra thorough...

I always did have a soft spot for the 420A engine. Look at all this car porn! Subscribed; Keep going! lol

I had this same problem. Get that alternator checked out. The voltage regulator caused all kinds of really inaccurate readings in mine. My battery also died overnight as well like this.

600 bucks AND a lifetime warranty? Damn, I should have waited a bit longer before I shelled out for a custom exhaust.......F***!

I had this same exact problem but it was behind the radio. The relay, wires and ECU (I have the black box version) were in perfect condition. My crappy AutoZone alternator couldn't keep up with all the electronic and voltage demands. Voltage regulator and the alternator itself was the culprit in...

I have a EVO III 16g but I had 1-2 parts machined to accept a 20G internals. All billet internals, too! Pieced it together my self with parts from Turbo Lab of America and Ebay! Total cost was about $400-$450. Weighs next to nothing now and spool is nearly instantaneous. Very smooth yet very...