Hello all,I have a question....I attempted my first timing belt job on my car. All went pretty well, but when I was setting the auto tensioner with the new OEM replacement, I don't believe I set the final gap within spec.I continued the repair as it was and put the car back...

I know this thread has some age, but I would like to say a word of caution while using simple green or mean green to clean your engine bay....Please do not leave simple green on any aluminum for more than 10 minutes, and make sure you rinse the hell out of it. Simple green will eat away at...

I believe I can handle adding Valve Guides to the list, I figure while I'm doing this, do it right.

Okay,I would agree,I'm adding that to my checklist,Thank you for the heads up,Joe

I hope to only have to tear down once, I looked at the Arp Head Studs but I didn't see a need to being able to re-use the studs if I do this correctly.I'm trying to work on a budget but at the same time purchase quality parts where it matters.Can someone advise if the parts I have on the...

Adding to the list:I'm planning to buy a Topline Head Gasket Set: EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance PartsInstead of using the Head Gasket that comes with the set I'm planning to use an OEM gasket instead: EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance PartsBuying...

Thanks all,I will keep everyone posted,How does this sound so far:Head Gasket Have the head check, and shaved if needed Head Studs Intake and Exhaust Manifold Gaskets Valve Cover Gasket (Complete Set) Cam Shaft Seals Timing Belt Balance Belt Idler Bearing Tensioner Bearing Tensioner...

Hello All,I was on my way home the other day and got off the interstate. Looked down at I was overheating. I pulled over and I let the car cool down and through my observation of the engine, my reservoir tank was overfilled, but after the engine cooled down, the coolant was brought back into...

No problem at all ^^

Thank you, I will post more information in the next couple of days as I find out more.

No shaft play on the turbo at all, how would I go about checking for bad valve stem seals?

Hello all,I was hoping someone might point me in the direction of what I can check on my engine.My car has noticeable smoke while in a warm idle. But here is my issue...I performed a warm compression test (at WOT 'Wide open throttle' and 8 second counts) this evening and my results are 195...

So this fixed it, the wire that was hanging was to my oil pressure sensor. The reason I did not assume it was the wire, is it has been cut in half.Apparently when I had my alternator belt break about 3 months back, the belt must have ripped the wire in half, leaving me with a partial piece of...

Well the reason I also thought my Turbo was while I performed a boost pressure test at my turbo, I had air bubbling through my oil pan up to my valve cover. The air would leak out of my valve cover breather and my oil cap. If I performed the boost test at the intake manifold, then I no longer...

Black,And I think that is my problem :)It's raining now, so I must wait till tomorrow =\ but I think that will get me in the direction needed. Thank you for the awesome help.I will confirm tomorrow and let everyone know what I find out.Thank you again.Joe

Thank you :)You were right about being in Vacuum till actually spool kicks in. The car is boosting just fine, low, but fine.Seeing about 8-11 psi.Any idea on if a blown turbo can cause too much A\F ? I know I'm running rich, but didn't know if a turbo can cause that?I have no...

I've got this wire attached to my car =\I thought that was the wire you were speaking about, but everything on the power steering pump is in place.

Can you offer a picture?I just re-did my power steering unit about 2 weeks ago, I didn't notice any missing wires or anything acting strange.If it matters, 97 Eclipse Spyder GST

Car runs just fine up to this point, nothing out of the ordinary.Just think it's strange to pull a Vacuum after hooking up the gauge?Just curious, if I did spin a rod.... That's something I would notice while driving I would assume? If I'm thinking about the placement in the engine and...

Can someone tell me where this hanging wire belongs?If it matters, ever since I found this wire just hanging around, my stock oil pressure gauge no longer works.Thanks,Joe

I have a stock 2G turbo, after the transmission went out, I went all out on the car and am finally bringing her up to date on all of her doctor appointments.In the process I notice that I was smoking now at idle. I recently added a new 3inch exhaust full from turbo down, with a test pipe...

Thank you all,That was exactly what I needed to know,I will steer clear ^^

Just to update everyone on this thread,Replaced the AC Compressor and while I was in the neighborhood, I re-tensioned all of my belts, cleaned the area for all visible oil build up, and checked all belts for wear. Since then, I have no more noise in the morning.Thank you all for the help.

Hello,I'm getting my teeth sunk into DSMs and I'm trying to learn as much as I can. I know the warnings about buying items from Ebay, but a smart buyer is still a responsible buyer.So I'm looking for an Evo 3 16G turbo to replace my stock 2G turbo. My goal is a Daily Driver with 350 HP...

Hot day or cold day....Morning or Afternoon....Just anytime my car has sit up for a while, when I start it, it will squeal till i drive it for about a minute. Then it goes away never to come back..... Till I let it sit for a while again.I've got a new power steering pump on it, and...

Thank you very much,That clears my mind a lot.

I have a 97 Spyder GST that the transmission died in.I can get a spare F5M31 transmission from a friend. My question is.... Can I use this transmission in my car?I've been told the F5M31 transmission is not as strong as the F5M33, this isn't a problem at the moment since my car is still...

Well good news all,I'll be picking up the 99 GST later tomorrow and begin tearing it down and parting it out. For 1800 dollars, getting a complete car, minus the radiator and fly wheel.He's upgraded the exhaust to a 3" system, has a injen air intake system, carbon fiber hood (Which I won't...

It's a 5-speed Manual.He has a complete 6-bolt motor, but the motor in mine is just fine. I thought about building his motor for a replacement.Transmission died on my main car, the 97, so I just hoped to replace the transmission for now, and use his car for parts to build up on the side...

I've got a 1997 Spyder GST that I want to build.I have a friend selling a 1999 Spyder GST, I want to purchase his car to build mine. Will I have any problems with this purchase? I don't know if the transmissions are the same, but I'm needing a transmission for my 1997.Please let me know...

Will a compressor from a 420A work in a 4G63?I have a 97 Spyder GST and I need a compressor for it =\Thanks,Bymp

Title Says it allMy ABS light has been coming on since I got my car,The girl who had it before me let it sit, un-started for 4 years give or take.I've been restoring it and getting closer to being done. I've got 5K in repairs already in it and the list is growing to the end.My...

Thanks!

Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find a scan tool that can read all codes for a 2G dsm?By all codes I mean check engine light, Airbag, and ABS

UPDATE!!!So I took the car by the dealer today and they looked at my injectors, sure enough when the mechanic hooked the injectors up to the conector wires and then tested them. They jumped back and forth around 3.8.I said..... Hold up, let me go grab my tester.... I tested it without...

Thank you all for the advise,Going to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best tomorrow

I did drive it home and replaced the power transistor, it fixed my problem. No ECU needed.I'm waiting to talk to them in the morning about my situation, and I hope to get this fixed.Since I fixed it myself.... could this cause a problem when talking to them? I wasn't going to pay 200...

Thanks! That did it for me,I'm getting clean reading now lol,Sorry, mis-read the bookThanks again!

I was running my car on 2 cylinders and it cost me a Cat converter...After replacing the cat conveter, and having my coils checked out and looked at, I said enough was enough and decided to take my car to the dealership.When taking my car to the dealership, the dealer informed me that my...

My car: 1997 Eclipse Spyder GSTMy problem: Idle Surge at start upItem checking: TPSQuestion: I'm checking my TPS and I'm testing the ground and the power terminals. (1 and 4) my readings are coming back at 3.957 k-Ohms. So according to my book, I'm good.But when I'm testing 2...

Thanks so much!

Can someone point out where my Idle Switch is? I'm having problems with idle surge, I have cleaned my Mass air flow sensor, and my Throttle Body, but still no luck.It was suggested to me to use "Terry's Talon Troubleshooting Tips #3 - Fast Idle (aka. Idle Surge)" to pin point the problem...