**UPDATE** My apologies for the super long update. My dad had come up to help me while I recovered from shoulder surgery. So, while he was here, he pulled the motor for me. I was able to finally put the engine on the stand and after looking at everything, one of the connecting rods has spun a...

Thank you! I really appreciate it and I definitely will!

Well, I really haven't thought about any goals to be honest. Other than saving the miles and money on gas with my 2014 Tundra. I bought this hoping it was going to be a quick fix for $600, but that wasn't the case. Initially thought it had lifter tick. I replaced the old lifters with the...

Sorry for the confusion, I've tried to update my info. I just returned to the DSM world. I sold my 96 GS and now I have a 95 GST. I appreciate your help and input! I have a contact a co-worker give me to get quote on resurfacing the head and block I have.

Awesome, thank you! I plan on going with ARP head bolts.

Currently doing a 2.3 stroker build. What is the best head gasket on the market and what size would I need to get. Excuse my ignorance on the subject but I have little knowledge pertaining to such. Thank you all for your help!

I just did......and it still feels the same way unfortunately.

I can turn it by hand, however, it's easy at one point turning by hand then it's hard turning by hand.Excuse my ignorance, but I don't know if that's good or bad? I'm slowly trying to learn.

I checked #1 and the marks on the cam gears and they're lined up. At the present moment, I don't have the things necessary to lower the motor and check the marks on the other timing pulleys.

Guys, yes I am posting in the newbie forums because I had gotten out of the DSM world. Just recently, I purchased a 95 GST, my first turbo eclipse, for $600. When the person I bought it from said it had lifter tick I thought "that's an easy fix".So anyways, I replaced all lifters (after...

You're right, sorry, I forgot to mention the whole aftermarket and OEM aspect of that.

I did the front and rear bumper swap on my 96 GS including the installation of the fog lights and brackets. All you need is the 97-99 headlights as Black Widow and Bud are saying. I have some photos posted in my gallery if you want to take a look as a reference. The connections on the 97-99...

I did check to see if any wheel-weights had fallen off but all of the wheels have their weights. None have fallen off.

I'll give the originals a try and see what happens. I hope that that is not the issue because I really like my wheels and tires that I got. The shop did mount and balance them before they installed them.

Well, when I first purchased the car it had the factory 14 inch wheels with 195/70/14 tires. When I had purchased my new wheel and tire package(17 inch wheels with 215/45/17) from a local shop, the car was having the problems then. When I had right front wheel hub replaced, inner/outer tie rods...

I have a 96 Eclipse GS and the steering wheel shakes and vibrates (not violently) when reaching speeds in excess of 65 mph. Also, the vehicle tends to pull to the right, normally at around 40 mph plus. Here is a list of what my mechanic has replaced over the last year, hopefully this narrows it...

Managed to install one rear shock.....then i said screw the rest, I'll install them later.....

Replaced the battery.....

Well where do I begin? First off, I wanted to replace my OEM headlights for some halo projector style headlights with the black housing. They worked great, no condensation, and adjustments were easy! During this time I still had the smiley face bumper and I wanted to convert my DSM to the 97-99...

Congradulations Man! They are a ton a fun!

Sucessfully converted over to the 2GB front bumper and 2GB headlights. All I need to do is replace the radiator duct and buy the 2GB foglights as well as get some cool side markers.

Ok, but will that fit considering that I have a 2.5" exhaust? I'm thinking no obviously.I did, however, find this high flow cat, but it is for turbo and it is 2.5" and has an o2 sensor bung. Would I be able use this high flow cat and not utilized the o2 sensor bung...

In Virginia we don't have emissions testing except for Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Alexandria, etc).I was looking at Ebay as a last resort. However on Ebay, I did find 2.25" for the N/T and I found 2.5" for Turbo, which those had o2 sensor bungs on them, which to me, would be useless since...

I am looking for a high flow cat that is 2.5" in diameter for my N/T 420a. My catback exhaust system is 2.5" and I am having trouble trying to find one that is 2.5". Could someone point me in the right direction?

Finally got the last two motor mounts in! (Rear and Driver side!)

Replaced the valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals......fun fun fun!

I am currently installing prothane motor mount inserts. I sucessfully got the front and passenger side mounts done a few days ago. The issues I am having now the driver side and the rear mounts, but mostly the driver side. I unbolted all three nuts for the mount bracket and got the insert bolt...

I'm a little late, but, I'm sorry about my randomness as well.

Doobah!

Replaced 2 of 4 motor mount inserts with polyurethane inserts (front and passenger side). Going to do the others when I can get some help!

Installed a throttle body spacer and had to adjust the throttle cable.

Had to put a rubber stopper in place of the piece that activates the brake lights. Didn't have to replace the switch at all, just that plastic piece broke somehow. Also replaced the fuel filter and purchased all urethane motor and transmission mounts, which I will replace this weekend hopefully.

To be honest, I have not changed the transmission fluid since I have gotten the vehicle back in October of 2010. I haven't even put 1,000 miles on the vehicle myself. Overall it almost has 135K and the fluid level is fine. Someone had told me it may be the automatic transmission cable loose? I...

I have seen numerous posts about using Jeep throttle bodies, but not mustangs, didn't know you could use those. Now what years on the Jeeps and Mustangs can you use the throttle bodies from?

Ok, I now have a soundclip of the noise that I am hearing. I want to attach it to this post to provide everyone with more detail but I can't attach it with my phone. What I can do is email it out. Please let me know if there is another way to attach it. This sound that car is making is really...

Now other than wiring these fans in. How hard is it to install these fans as far as mounting them. I, too, am looking to get a pair of fans. Also, I see that is was stated to get a pair of 12" fans? Are these most prefered among other size fans?

Does not play well with others!

OK where do I begin.....My vehicle makes this, almost what it sounds to be, grinding sound that is coming from underneath the car. Then immediately after the grinding sound, it is followed by one or two clicks.The only time these sounds occur is when I shift from either park, reverse...

I am also looking to replace my stock timing belt with a Gates Racing Timing Belt which is blue.

I plan on getting Iraqi Freedom Veteran plates for my 96 GS like I did for my '06 Dodge Ram 1500, but I am only limited to 6 characters on these plates. Any ideas?

Should I replace all four motor mounts fully (inserts and mounts) or just the inserts? Because that I am unsure of as well.

To be honest, I think the stock motor mounts are still equipped. I got the vehicle in October 2010.

Yes that is correct, my vehicle is firing on all four cylinders, not missing at all.

My 96 GS vibrates whenever I come up to a stop sign or stop light. The parts of the car that vibrate are the dashboard, steering wheel, and the sunroof bar. Once I start driving down the road the vehicle doesn't vibrate at all, only when I stop, and the RPM range is about 700 to 900. Could this...

Has facebook!

I have posted a previous thread on here but no luck on getting answers so I hopefully I get responses this time. I am thinking about getting the Lotek Suspension Struts for the front and rear. Does anyone run these or does anyone have prior experience with these? I'm looking for the best struts...

Wants to buy Alan11's stock wheels.

I'm a 92Y and 92F. I'm a Sergeant (E5) in the national guard. June 2011 will be my 8 year mark. I did a year tour in Kosovo in 2006-2007 and I just got back from a tour in Iraq in Aug 2010. It was hot! We were in Tallil near An Nasiriyah. I had a thermometer that read indoor and outdoor temps. I...

I am thinking about getting the Lotek Suspension Struts for the front and rear. Does anyone run these or does anyone have prior experience with these? I'm looking for the best struts at a reasonable price. The Lotek Suspension Struts I found are on Ebay for $197. Can someone help me decide? Also...

Mine is in the shop right now for this. Took it to the shop mainly for inner and outer tie rod ends for both passenger and driver side. Just so happen the mechanic called me up and said that when he removed one of the boots, steering fluid came puring out and that I needed to get a new rack and...