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  1. linksys42

    Who manufactures Mitsu OEM cam seal?

    As the title says anyone know who manufactures Mitsu OEM cam seal? NOK of Japan? Thanks in advance.
  2. linksys42

    1G ECU problem?

    It is a bone stock 91 talon tsi AWD that is missing and having trouble keeping a idle and running pig rich (just runs terrible). What leads me to think that the ecu is the problem is because when I try to log it, all of the data values for most if not all the sensors jump all over the place at...
  3. linksys42

    Towing a 90 FWD question

    I was wondering what the best location on the front end of a 90 FWD to hook up a tow cable too, that won’t bend or damage parts? Need to get this car I am picking up on to a flat bead. And I didn’t see a tow hook on the front end. Thanks
  4. linksys42

    Lower control arm question

    I was wondering if replacing the curved front control arm (pic below) would it affect the geometry of the suspension so that I will have to go get the car realigned? Or can I just pop it off and bolt the new one up. Thanks
  5. linksys42

    frontal area square footage

    Does anyone have the frontal area square footage number of a 2g?
  6. linksys42

    Fuel tank metal type?

    Was wondering if anyone knew what type of metal the 2g FWD fuel tank is made of?
  7. linksys42

    Problem with running really lean and engine stumbling when starting car?

    Having an issue with a staring lean condition accompanied with rough idle. Weird thing is that sometimes if I let the car sit for a little bit when I go to start the car it stumbles to start then once it does, it runs really lean(off the chart) for a bit then after a bit it goes to 14.7 on my...
  8. linksys42

    At what pressure will injectors still atomize fuel well?

    I was wondering if this approach to tuning would be fine with 650’s? Because to get the O2’s to cycle I would think you would be pretty low in the fuel pressure with the AFC zeroed out with the 650’s. What I am wondering is how low of fuel pressure is to low? At what pressure will injectors...
  9. linksys42

    What could be causing this? Timing belt wear (not the oil pan bolts) pics

    What could be causing this it is starting to really worry me. It’s not the two oil pan bolts, but I do think it contacting in that area. Every thing is correctly lined up. And the tensioner is with in .15 to .18. All parts are genuine Mitsubishi except the power enterprises Kevlar belt. Any help...
  10. linksys42

    how the ecu calculates g/rev

    Does any one know exactly how the ECU calculates lbs/min airflow or g/rev? What sensors and calculation does it use to get the final number? Thanks
  11. linksys42

    let me know what ya think of these logs

    Sorry the logs are on here you just have to scroll down. cant get the space to delete.log #1 17psi</head><body link=blue vlink=purple><table x:str border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=576 style='border-collapse: collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:432pt'> <col width=64...
  12. linksys42

    Horrible miss?

    Hey guys, I am having a problem with a pretty bad miss at idle (where I can see the rpm needle drop) and if I free rev (with a steady pressure to the throttle) to anything under 3000 rpm the rpm jumps when the miss happens? I have check the resistance of the plug wires, changed the plugs 6es and...
  13. linksys42

    Mech Timing how’s does it look? Pic’s inside

    How does this timing look? Does it all look dead on? The fuzzy one is the front balance shaft. Thanks
  14. linksys42

    blue lock tite/rtv on bolts?

    Was wondering if you are supposed too use lock tight on the threads of the bolts for the timing belt tensioner, idler pulley, balance belt tensioner pulley or timing belt tensioner pulley when installing the t belt? I am Right in the middle of this and could use the help. Thanks for the help.
  15. linksys42

    timing belt tension problem

    Was wondering if the method below is a safe method to set the tension on a 2g per the method in the 1st gen timing belt replacement VFAQ? Does anyone else with 2g's set the tension like this? Because I am having a hell of a time getting the tension correct per the 2g VFAQ. When I align up all...
  16. linksys42

    pressure relief valve for the gas tank??

    Was wondering if anyone knew where the pressure relief valve for the gas tank is on a 99gst? On the other 2g’s its inline before the check valve right after the hard piping that come from the tank at the bottom of the firewall on the passenger side? But fore some reason on the 99’s there isn’t...
  17. linksys42

    Dropping fuel pressure - will not stay where I set it

    Hello, I have been having this problem for a while now and I cannot figure it out. First off I will list my fuel mods. I have an 190l walbro FP rewired, and a Aeromotive AFPR this one http://www.importevolution.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_45&products_id=1620 The problem is that when I start...
  18. linksys42

    Fuel pump/high pressure hose

    Was wondering if anyone has done the high pressure hose and clamp mod for the fuel pump on a 2nd gen FWD? I’m talking about the mod that replaces the spacer, o-ring, and cap on the fuel pump with a correct sized high-pressure hose and hose clamps? So that I can make sure that the fuel pressure...
  19. linksys42

    Really strange Fuel trim problem

    I have been having this problem for like a month and a half now. And I am getting ready to put my 650's in and I really need to figure this out. At Idle my LTFT is at like -7 but if I am putting any load on the car it jumps too +1 to +4? Also if I free rev sitting in neutral up to the rpm I...
  20. linksys42

    aem uego wideband/2nd o2 sensor pin out

    Hello, I was wondering where the best power tap and ground point would be for the AEM UEGO wideband it says any 10-18v source with a 10amp fuse but just was wondering where the best source would be? Where did you guys tap and ground yours at? And also was wondering if anyone knew what connector...
  21. linksys42

    act XACT fly wheel resurfacing

    Was wondering if I should resurface this? I bought it and the seller said it has never been installed or used but has been sitting on a shelf for a while out of the package. It’s got what looks like pitting and this one smudge on it that won’t come out. Also do the act clutches come correctly...
  22. linksys42

    Forge or Greddy?

    Was wondering what the better BOV is? Because I have had 3 1g BOV's (one that was brand new) and they all leak at the shaft where it comes out of the top where the diaphragm is, they sealed fine at the valve. So im either going to go with the greddy type s or the forge 1g style. Id like some...
  23. linksys42

    cleaning calipers up question

    Was wondering what would be the best was to clean calipers up. I want to take all the surface rust off and also flush out the inside of the caliper its self because they have been sitting awhile don’t really know what kind of dust/debris could have got inside of the caliper. Thanks in advance.
  24. linksys42

    Relay next to ecu

    Hello, what relay is this by the ecu? Fuel pump relay? MFI relay? And are there any other relays supposed to be it this general area? One is disconnected the other is connected. Looks like it one was replaced and the other one (bad one) was just left there? This is a 90 1g GSX. My friend just...
  25. linksys42

    Timing being pulled - log

    Hey guys, I just installed my SAFC II and I have been having a problem with my timing being pulled for a bit. This was happening before I installed the SAFCII also, the problem is that my timing right at 4000 rpm's starts to stop advancing and flat lines right around 4000 rpm's then gets pulled...
  26. linksys42

    electrical connectors/splices for SAFC II install

    I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could pick these types of caulking plugs/caulking splices up at I have went to a couple of electronic stores and cant find them anywhere. Also do you guys splice and wire the SAFC by just use solder and elec tape for the splices/connections? Or did you...
  27. linksys42

    Single - dual piston caliper guide pin question

    Was wondering if anyone knows if the single piston calipers and the dual piston (big brake calipers) use the same length, thread pattern, and diameter guide pins for the caliper to mounting bracket slide pins? Are they interchangeable? Thanks
  28. linksys42

    Alignment problem (alignment sheet attached)

    Ok this is on a stock suspension with tokico illuminas installed. I have been having a problem but can’t seem to trace it down. It’s a rattle/clunk when I go over bumps at slow to moderate speeds. I checked all the ball joints and couldn’t find any play in them and I can’t reproduce the sound...
  29. linksys42

    head gasket questions??

    I am having a problem that I think is a blown head gasket. It doesn't overheat but there is a loss of power and the #1 thing that leads me to believe I have a blown HG is that im losing coolant slowly and there are no leaks any where on my engine neither coolant or oil. Also the exhaust has kind...
  30. linksys42

    how does this timing look?

  31. linksys42

    how does this timing look?

  32. linksys42

    RS-R exhaust diameter size????

    OK I just bought this exhaust from a guy of the classifieds and its only reading out too 2.25” inside diameter (see pics below)! Did RS-R make an exhaust for the N/A motors? Because I thought the inside diameter would read out to 2 ½”. did I get ripped off?
  33. linksys42

    power steering problem/question

    I was wondering if there would be any damage to the power steering system if I just take the belt off the PS pump for a while? The reason I want to do this is because my power steering seems to be messed up. Because it doesn’t seem to be tightening up the faster I go, for example at highway...
  34. linksys42

    big 16g install and porting questions

    Hello, ok im about ready to put my big 16g on and I was going to port the 16g and the EX manifold and o2 housing. What I am wondering is if I should buy new turbo to ex manifold bolts and spring washers and a set of new exhaust manifold studs are they really going to be needed or can I get away...
  35. linksys42

    Need some advice on logs.

    Ok I am new to this so any help would be great; this is using a pocket logger. The first log is just driving normal 1st thru 2nd, I am wondering about my LTFT? Am I running lean or is this normal? The LTFT when accelerating at partial throttle goes to 9% sometimes to 10% and at idle it is at...
  36. linksys42

    fuel pressure prob.

    Hello, I have been having this prob for sometime now if anyone has any ideas what this might be I would greatly appreciate it. I have a B&M fuel pressure gage kit that mounts to the banjo bolt on the top of the fuel filter and with the vacuum hose disconnected on the fuel pressure reg. I am...
  37. linksys42

    Resolved 2G GST rear brake rotors solid?

    Hello, i was wondering if the rear disk brake rotors for a 99 GST were solid disk brake rotors? because i am trying to buy some replacements from here...
  38. linksys42

    General MAF sensor reading question

    Ok, this is on a 2g that is bone stock except for a K&N filter, UIP and 1g BOV.On my logger I am getting a air flow reading from the MAF sensor of .46 to .63 Lbs/Min at idle and at full throttle it doesnt go above 2.36, is this normal?What do you guys see at idle and at WOT? The reason I am...
  39. linksys42

    rotor/pads

    Hello, I was wondering what the best brake pad/rotor combo is? I was leaning towards the power slot rotors and metal master pads hawk pads. I am pretty hard on my brakes. I like to take twisty highway runs on the back roads in Missouri, but this is my daily driver also. But I don’t want to...
  40. linksys42

    EVAP Solenoid question

    is the evap solenoid supposed to be opening and closing/clicking all the time? mine clicks at idle and when i bring the rpms up is just speeds up. is this normal also the solenoid is located on the intake manifold by the FPR and not on the mount on the firewall by the EGR solenoid. did they...
  41. linksys42

    Fuel rail o-ring

    hey i was wondering if anyone knows what size the o-ring is that seals the inlet side of the fuel rail to the pressure fuel line? thanks
  42. linksys42

    fuel pressure test

    Ok I know this is a newbie question but how do you check the fuel pressure. I have searched. What do you have to buy, is there a special banjo bolt that you have to but to place on the fuel filter so you can hook a fuel pressure gage to it. In the shop manual it says you have to buy a special...
  43. linksys42

    rough idle and no low end power

    Ok so the mech timing is on (all lined up), and there are no boost leaks (well a small one the throttle body shaft seals but it’s not bad at all). And I am replacing the trans motor mount tonight. But I still have this loss of power and rough idle? Plugs are good/new (the old ones that came out...
  44. linksys42

    how does this timing look?

    How does this timing look? This is on a 7 bolt 99GST. I am questioning it because I have never don the timing on a 2g before and the crank timing marks kind of thru me off because they are different than any timing marks I have ever seen. Thanks
  45. linksys42

    Floating suspension

    Hello, I am planning on buying a 99 Gst FWD this week and I had a question about the suspension, I am a newbie when it comes to suspension. This car seems to float kind of like a Cadillac when hitting a bump but it’s just the rear suspension that floats the front stays steady. And when hitting a...
  46. linksys42

    alignment

    Hello, I just had an alignment done because the outside of my front tires were getting ate up. When I brought it in it drove in a perfect strait line. but then I got the car (92 FWD eagle talon) back it pulled to the right I thought it might be the worn tires. Then I rotated them to put the good...
  47. linksys42

    Tps/ohms

    Hello, I tested my TPS yesterday with volt meter and when I did the test to see how it responds it sat at 565 ohms when I rotated it went up to like 5600 ohms in the Haynes manual it says the resistance should start at 1100 and work its way up to 5500 at WOT it say if it doesn’t fall within...
  48. linksys42

    timming at TDC/boostleak???

    Hello, I have a problem I was doing a boost leak test and I brought the engine to TDC all the timing marks lined up just fine, but it wasn’t holding air and I heard a leak coming from the engine so I took the plugs out to see if it was getting by the valves and low and behold it was pressurizing...
  49. linksys42

    strut bolt???

    Has any one reused the bolts on the front two struts at the top? I reused the bolts that were on my old struts and reassembled them and realized that there were two new ones that came with the kyb struts I just put on. I am wondering if I need to break, the strut spring and cap back down and use...
  50. linksys42

    bolt on new struts

    Has any one reused the bolts on the front two struts at the top? I reused the bolts that were on my old struts and reassembled them and realized that there were two new ones that came with the kyb struts I just put on. I am wondering if I need to break, the strut spring and cap back down and use...
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