PFC_CiarlilloM
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- May 22, 2011
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Euclid,
Ohio
Hey Everyone,
So, I recently picked up a 1996 Eclipse GSX (139,998k) for $1600. My Talon ESi was just giving me one headache after another and after sinking atleast $2500 in it to find the frame to be going (damn Ohio weather ) I had to give my baby up <tears> Anyways, I was too excited that I had the funds together that I didnt really give the GSX the greatest look over and I went ahead and bought it.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9...0321161714.jpg
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/2...0321162059.jpg
(Both pictures are in previous owners drive)
The way home it seemed really sluggish, it didn't seem to have any get up at all, and seemed to have a delay when I put the pedal down and when it would actually go. Also I noticed that the oil pressure was sky high (roughly at the white warning line all the way at the top of the gauge)
*Sluggish might be because of the throttle cable/cruise control cable, it wasn't sitting in the bracket correctly {cable to the right}* Will adjust according and see or it be because the TPS *P.O. gave me the new sensor, I replaced it, but didn't adjust it <didnt know until after>*
I came to find out that I blew the valve cover gasket. I am assuming I did atleast because it seemed like fresh oil was all over my bay when I got home.
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6...0328183053.jpg
*Next day, cant really cant tell from this pic, but oil is covering a lot*
I then replaced my Valve Cover Gasket with a Felpro gasket.
(New oil cap as well)
After doing the Valve Cover, I replaced the TPS <havent adjusted it correctly yet>, did an oil change <Royal Purple 10w-30+K&N filter>
*When changing the oil filter, I noticed that oil was caked all over the oil pan, oil filter, and misc lines, etc [Attached a few pictures]* The oil in the pan was also pretty nasty, definitely neglected
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6...0406191040.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6...0406191050.jpg
I bought an Oil Pan gasket and was planning on changing that, but upon cleaning the oil off, the gasket seemed to be fine so for the time being I have been putting my time in other places but will change it if the oil returns around the areas.
After changing the oil/filter, I prepped the engine bay <covered necessary parts/sensors/etc> and power/pressure washed the whole bay/car down to get rid of any oil/etc. Then followed by meticulously cleaning it down with Purple Power/Water mix.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/2...0413180653.jpg
I have since then removed the rubber Air Intake <P.O. was missing the filter box & filter>, Radiator hoses (upper/lower) <found T-Stat housing to have milky substance in it *Oil was blacker than black during change, but there was sludge build up in coolant reservior* [Will do a rad flush and check to see if the milky color comes back again *I hope not, dont feel like doing a head gasket just yet*
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/50/...0413183801.jpg
After removing the factory rubber Air Intake, I found a hose/vacuum line broken and I am unsure where this is supposed to be *Attached picture* Also I noticed two wire harnesses unpluged near the oil filter. I am pretty sure one is for the fog lights *dont have them/pretty sure it was involved in an accident* but the other has me completely stumped *Attached picture*
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2...0413180737.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/533...0413180832.jpg
So now progressed has slowed down, I am waiting for my ChromeIntakes Air Intake+ K&N Air Filter, NGK BPR6ES Spark plugs, NGK (ME64) Wires, new silicone upper/lower Radiator hoses, RRE Larsons hose kit (4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm hose to replace all the vacuum hoses, the coolant over flow hose, boost control hoses and blow off valve hoses), and Red Line Shock Proof Heavy for the Transfer Case and Rear Differential.
Side Note; Can someone tell me what this harness is supposed to be plugged into? Its near the Fuse Box to the left of the Gas/Brake pedals
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4...0413181123.jpg
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6...0413181136.jpg
So now I need your guy's advice/recommendations on where to go from here. This is my DD so I was thinking something along the lines of doing the Stage One power adders and get the most out of my stock block (140k) before rebuilding. The previous owner made mention that the car was involved in an accident (can definitely tell in the front near the hood latch area) and that his brother had engine either rebuilt or had another one dropped in. Either way he had no proof so I am just taking it as the stock has the 140k original miles.
I still have to do BLT and compression tests.
Thanks,
Mike
Edit; Images are posted in order at the bottom.
So, I recently picked up a 1996 Eclipse GSX (139,998k) for $1600. My Talon ESi was just giving me one headache after another and after sinking atleast $2500 in it to find the frame to be going (damn Ohio weather ) I had to give my baby up <tears> Anyways, I was too excited that I had the funds together that I didnt really give the GSX the greatest look over and I went ahead and bought it.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9...0321161714.jpg
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/2...0321162059.jpg
(Both pictures are in previous owners drive)
The way home it seemed really sluggish, it didn't seem to have any get up at all, and seemed to have a delay when I put the pedal down and when it would actually go. Also I noticed that the oil pressure was sky high (roughly at the white warning line all the way at the top of the gauge)
*Sluggish might be because of the throttle cable/cruise control cable, it wasn't sitting in the bracket correctly {cable to the right}* Will adjust according and see or it be because the TPS *P.O. gave me the new sensor, I replaced it, but didn't adjust it <didnt know until after>*
I came to find out that I blew the valve cover gasket. I am assuming I did atleast because it seemed like fresh oil was all over my bay when I got home.
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6...0328183053.jpg
*Next day, cant really cant tell from this pic, but oil is covering a lot*
I then replaced my Valve Cover Gasket with a Felpro gasket.
(New oil cap as well)
After doing the Valve Cover, I replaced the TPS <havent adjusted it correctly yet>, did an oil change <Royal Purple 10w-30+K&N filter>
*When changing the oil filter, I noticed that oil was caked all over the oil pan, oil filter, and misc lines, etc [Attached a few pictures]* The oil in the pan was also pretty nasty, definitely neglected
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6...0406191040.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6...0406191050.jpg
I bought an Oil Pan gasket and was planning on changing that, but upon cleaning the oil off, the gasket seemed to be fine so for the time being I have been putting my time in other places but will change it if the oil returns around the areas.
After changing the oil/filter, I prepped the engine bay <covered necessary parts/sensors/etc> and power/pressure washed the whole bay/car down to get rid of any oil/etc. Then followed by meticulously cleaning it down with Purple Power/Water mix.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/2...0413180653.jpg
I have since then removed the rubber Air Intake <P.O. was missing the filter box & filter>, Radiator hoses (upper/lower) <found T-Stat housing to have milky substance in it *Oil was blacker than black during change, but there was sludge build up in coolant reservior* [Will do a rad flush and check to see if the milky color comes back again *I hope not, dont feel like doing a head gasket just yet*
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/50/...0413183801.jpg
After removing the factory rubber Air Intake, I found a hose/vacuum line broken and I am unsure where this is supposed to be *Attached picture* Also I noticed two wire harnesses unpluged near the oil filter. I am pretty sure one is for the fog lights *dont have them/pretty sure it was involved in an accident* but the other has me completely stumped *Attached picture*
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2...0413180737.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/533...0413180832.jpg
So now progressed has slowed down, I am waiting for my ChromeIntakes Air Intake+ K&N Air Filter, NGK BPR6ES Spark plugs, NGK (ME64) Wires, new silicone upper/lower Radiator hoses, RRE Larsons hose kit (4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm hose to replace all the vacuum hoses, the coolant over flow hose, boost control hoses and blow off valve hoses), and Red Line Shock Proof Heavy for the Transfer Case and Rear Differential.
Side Note; Can someone tell me what this harness is supposed to be plugged into? Its near the Fuse Box to the left of the Gas/Brake pedals
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4...0413181123.jpg
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6...0413181136.jpg
So now I need your guy's advice/recommendations on where to go from here. This is my DD so I was thinking something along the lines of doing the Stage One power adders and get the most out of my stock block (140k) before rebuilding. The previous owner made mention that the car was involved in an accident (can definitely tell in the front near the hood latch area) and that his brother had engine either rebuilt or had another one dropped in. Either way he had no proof so I am just taking it as the stock has the 140k original miles.
I still have to do BLT and compression tests.
Thanks,
Mike
Edit; Images are posted in order at the bottom.
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