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I guess I can't let this thread die a natural death yet. Yes, insurance will cover the damage - under my Collision coverage. They are calling i standing water. Good enough for me.They want me to take it in have a shop do a tear down so they can check out the damaged parts. That is almost...

New plan....I didn't realize my auto insurance would cover this but my agent says it sure will. Whew...I really wasn't looking forward to getting in over my head anyway.Thanks for all the advice/suggestions/input

I did not do the leakdown test yet but did measure the piston depth. I measured it in three different positions and got readings of .23, .29, and .29 inch difference. 2&3 are almost identical but 1&4 are over a quarter inch off.I used a long extension that fit through the plug hole and...

Amen My1GWell, that's good news. I guess I thought it might be bent because the shop told me the leakdown was good. If the rings, valves and head aren't leaking then the low pressure would seem to imply the rod. I wasn't so sure since it was driving OK but was heading in the direction the...

When I checked the compression the others showed 175 each. I didn't get the numbers from the shop, they just told me that the leakdown test didn't show any problem. I have not popped the valve cover off yet....when I do, what am I looking for?I am curious as well, the more I hear. If it...

I found a really good 'minor rebuild' checklist here. So, trading out for a used engine is pretty much the same labor-wise ... I am still messing with the tranny either way. If I end up doing that I might as well take it in and get my own block done. Then I will know where it stands. I saw...

I need to bounce this off of someone who knows more than I, which is pretty much all of you.I am about to dive into my top end to check out my pistons..suspicion of hydro lock maybe. #1 has about 40 lbs less compression than the others and the rest of the story is out here somewhere. I...

i've seen quite a few posts recommending DSM Graveyard for parts. I have emailed them three times, left voice mails twice. Anyone know if they are still in business or just don't want me to send them any $$$$ ??I need a timing belt kit, water pump, pistons, rings and rods, bushins, plus...

I can't find any other posts that sound like my issue. I hate to sound like one of those 'My car makes this funny sound' posts but.....and it actually doesn't make any sounds at all ;)Normally my engine idles very nicely right at 750 rpm. Now and then my engine just dies when I come to a...

Well, the leakdown seems conclusive. No significant leaks anywhere. So, valves are good, rings are good, head gasket is good. A buddy suggested maybe a bent rod...that could account for the 100-120 lbs compression in #1. He thought the ticking might be valve guides, or maybe an oil port is...

Sighhh. Compression test was going so well, 180, 175, 178, then #1 came in at 100. Four different times. I don't suppose there is any way to avoid cracking that head now, is there:cry:I forgot to try the drop of oil trick to check the rings but I don't suppose that would matter much anyway...

Spoke too soon. I went to drive up a long hill and noticed absolutely no boost. I also noticed the temp gauge heading for the roof. I got back home before it pegged out. The oil looks virgin, still no leaks but no water in the reservoir. I looked under the cap and it was wet with some...

OK, update - of sorts. Ran about 1/3-1/2 can of Seafoam in the oil, complete change with cheap oil and more Seafoam. Drained that all out and I didn't notice any foam or water in it. I put the good stuff in. It looks good now. New plugs and fired it up again. I still hear the indistinct...

I didn't charge in tremendously fast and once it died I was barely crawling. You are right about the mods...nothing unusual. The only thing that right side scoop does is feed the ic radiator tingy!I don't boost all that much so I am reasonably sure I won't be starting that thread!! :) If...

See? That is why I check out the forms. I use RP oil because that is what the guy I bought it from used. I don't know of many other Brands - Redline, Amsoil - of synthetic, besides the commercial brands.From my observation it seems that everyone has their favs for their own reasons. I...

I stopped at Baxters and got new oil and Iridium pllugs. The guy at the counter had an interesting observation I wanted to throw out there. He had a smilar problem but his locked up tight He ran about 4 oil changes through before it was better. Anyway, he suggested I run one change of...

#V12Killa - vc? I have FWD, not AWD. Is there a similar part in mine? #Both - I have a very basic ic...maybe stock I am not sure. How do I check for water in it? I will google this some but I assumed the ic is a closed system??Yes, oil change as well. When I looked it was very black -...

For some reason the 'Danger, Will Robinson' signal didn't get trhough my head yesterday. We had a torrential downpour and I came up to an intersection which was flooded. I have no idea why my pea brain told me it was OK but I tried to drive through it. It was deeper than it looked. After...

I checked the other Starting Problem threads and none of them was on point enough. 97 GST - no major mods, 157K, everything is running fine and has been doing so for years. The only thing I keep my eye on is when it dies after a drop to idle. It only happens once every month or two so I am...

I found the attached photo in an older thread. My setup looks pretty much the same, except the pressure sending unit has two terminals on it and goes to a pillar mounted gauge. Aftermarket I assume. One wire off of it goes to ground on the body and one goes back inside the firewall. This...

I was driving down the road last night and suddenly the oil light flashed a few times on my dash. This has never happened before and one thing I am good at is taking care of my oil. Especially with 160K on the engine.I pulled over and checked...the oil level was fine. Am I correct in...

I am not sure I want to take the fuel rail off, or the turbo for that matter. I don't know if I would get them back on without buying new o-rings/gaskets/whatever??? Not having done either before I am a little leery. Actually, I did take the rail off once, but that was part of rebuilding the...

Got the Pro-Kits installed. I also took some pics along the way. If this makes a decent DIY post feel free to move it/use it!:thumb:I started with the top...I have a strut tower brace and was worried that there might be some torque on it...nope. 2 14mm nuts came off with a little muscle...

I searched for something that would answer my question but didn't find much exactly on point. I would like to know if there are any specific things I can/should be checking to be sure my turbo is doing OK. I change the oil every 3-5K using RP 10w-50, clean the K&N filter with the kit per the...

Went with the Pandora suggestion. I found IHeartRadio and Pandora and I can get them through my phone. I found an old cassette audio adapter and it fits perfectly in my phone. I don't think I will ever listen to my radio again:thumb:

Thanks for the info. I wasn't shocked by the 1" guess....sometimes it feels like less!!I will be looking to hook up with something in line with your recc then. Proceeding to junk the current junk and get something more fitting. I will post when I figure out what that is going to be. I...

Are the broken springs messing up my calculations? That could be why the numbers don't make much sense.Now for some school. Dumb question but how did you determine I had 1" of travel? And what were the numbers - 448/336 lbs? What kind of specs should I be looking for as replacements...

It seems that my .75" worth of washers got me almost 3* (from 5.2 to 2.14) on the left but the same thickness only got .75* on the right(3.5-2.76). :hmm:Trig and I never met so I relied solely on copying the formula I found, but I found pretty much the same one in several places - ^forum...

Bumpy only starts to describe it. As far as the process went I followed a guide I found which said to tape a string with a weight on it to the fender, run it over something wide enough to let it hang down freely and center it over the wheel hub. Measure the distance from the rim to the string...

Here is a view of the spring. I found the markings on one of them. Turns out both springs are broken - about 1 1/2 turns from the top. You can see it in first photo. I have also attached one of the shock, in case that helps at all. I assume these are coilovers?These wheels -...

CDs work like champs. So did the last cassette I tried...right before it ate the tape. I doubt I have any of those anymore anyway!!LOL Nope, just the radio.

I noticed my right rear was squeaking every time I hit a bump and checked it out. The spring is broken about 1 turn from the top. It seems to drive OK but I do need to replace it. When I bought it the guy told me he lowered it 3". I can't find any kits that go more than 2 but it is pretty...

Antenna is all the way up. I thought it was just a bad signal as well but when it does kick in I can get almost perfect reception from the very same place I was just getting a crappy signal. Other vehicles get much better reception where I get audio crap most of the time. Reception is fine...

I live on a hill which is away from most of the radio antennas in the Puget Sound! When I get down the hill my reception usually goes static, in and out, etc. At first I just blamed the hill but at times the sound quality will instantly just increase dramatically...I get more and better...

OK, so far so good. 200 miles and no leaks. Looks like I did something right!!!!I have gathered from lots of posts - and maybe a signature or two - that you don't buy an Eclipse if you don't want to get grease under your fingernails. Next fix is a tossup. Even though I have almost no...

BTW, the Mitsu part # the dealer gave me was MD742053. It matches up with what I found online. That is the front, driver's side.

OK, got that. The new one didn't look too much like the old one - there was no place for a spring around the inside on the old one. It looked more like this.Old one - basic 'U' shape And when I took it out it was flat side in. The new one looked at lot like this one....2G Axle Seal...

Bad axle seal...ordered a new one from ExtremePSI and will put it in this AM. I am curious though....in a post in the Drivetrain section someone implies that the seal goes flat side out? http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/drivetrain-tech/429704-axle-seals-leaking.htmlAll the photos I found...

OK, I messed up. I found the breather hole, not the fill plug. Thanks to this post: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/151508853-post4.htmlI think that answers the question about how much. I think I know where to look for the fill plug but I swear I checked that side out up and down and...

Funny I am back to this thread. I just noticed a leak coming out from where the axle clips into the transaxle. I put the seal in, but ??? What about that O ring I mentioned? I am concerned but really dread taking that all apart again. I wouldn't know what I was looking at anyway. Unless...

2009 - $6500, 118K miles, 5-Sp, 3" lowered (I assume he is correct - it is wayyy low out front), 15lbs boost, Tokiko blue w/coilovers120K miles - clutch blew up128K mi - threw the timing belt :sosad: Fixed it myself - mostly.2012 - 149K and running good!

OK, I thought I'd give a shot at giving back here. I don't have rights to post anywhere else yet so if this is useful have at it!I didn't see any step by steps for the O2 sensor install on a 97 GST so here is my version. I have photos as well but it seems I can't post them either. At least...

I have a similar problem but my car runs great - mostly. I get 22-25 mpg and usually it idles nice. This AM I was just driving casually and clutched to shift down from 3 -> 2. I noticed the lights on the dash were red and the engine was not running. Whoops! Popped the clutch quickly and...

Yup - right on the money. I took it to an emission repair shop and they said the front O2 was toast. I am getting between 22-25 mpg - unless I am enjoying watching the gauge touch on 15 lbs of boost too much. Then it is more like 18 - not all that bad considering.The tech at the emissions...

I passed emissions with flying colors in 2010....particularly my HC it was really nice and low, either 9 or 90 I don't recall. This year I did my emissions three weeks ago and failed with 479. In the meantime I replaced the plugs - they were little more than stubs, it is a wonder it worked...

Yeah...all the white wiring is BS. The turbo timer came off of the small plug and nothing was connected to the banana plugs. I also have an alarm installed - which I did not do either. I think the wires on the left go to the key and the others go to the engine. Any thoughts on what five...

Here are some photos of the connection, and part of the pigtail which was there. Note the two white wires on the right end that did not go anywhere on the bottom photo...but one of them ended up going to the blue wire on the very left. It could not have come from the left wires 'cause there...

I have been having problems getting my 97 GST started for a while now. I will turn the key over anywhere from 2 - about 100 times before it will kick in. Starter is verified good, new battery. I tried jumping the ign. relay and still had the click, click, click. Some cold mornings it fired...

I got it all back together tonight. Only took about 2 hours to get the new axle in. Popped into the tranny just like it is supposed to. Only question I have....I removed the old seal and a very small O ring fell out- maybe 1 1/2 inch around? I didn't see any place for it to sit on the...