Hey Tina- Could you post a source/link for the blue plastic clips for the door weatherstripping? How well did the work? Did they work for those holes that have been ripped wider in the rubber? Thanks!

What fuel rail bolt? One of the three long ones that hold the rail in position, or one of the two at each end that hold the fuel hose fitting and pressure regulator on? I am not sure how that would affect fuel pressure unless you had gasoline spraying out somewhere. Compression test for sure-...

The water pump replacement will require you to pull your timing belt apart. This is involved and must be done carefully and correctly. You will want to find a factory service manual or gather information on the procedure in the forum. You are going to want to find a complete timing belt kit with...

Did you remove ALL of the spark plugs when you did the compression test? If you did, did the car turn over faster when they were out? With the plugs out, there is no compression, and I would think even a weak starter or a starter with a corroded wire would turn the engine over faster. Did the...

I'm a cheapskate (although I did finally buy a puller) so another method you can try is to put tension on it by pulling the steering wheel towards you, and smack the end of the shaft with a hammer to pop it free. To avoid damaging the threads, thread the nut onto the shaft until the face of the...

From what I can see, the 3-bolt piece shown in the picture has the splines inside of it mating to the splines on the steering shaft poking out the middle. Since you may not have a bolt-type pulley puller, I would leave the center nut off, bolt the old steering wheel back on with the three bolts...

Maybe clamp a C-clamp on the axle, and pry between the axle and the housing?

Well, DSSA is JNZ tuning, he wrote that first post I linked to, so he would know. Share the part number if you can- he has either gotten some OEM in, or found another source! :rocks:

I really don't know. I was hoping one of the more experienced members would chime in. After re-reading that article (the first post from the supporting vendor DSSA) it seems very clear that the OEM part number is solid, never cross drilled. I think you got took or the seller did. Unless the...

Check out this thread:https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/u-joints-dsm-vs-evo3-vs-aftermarket.542629/

Hey 1GDMSAWDMD- Wow- This is heartbreaking. I am very grateful to you for your service and sacrifice, and I'm very sorry to hear that your friend passed away. The car looks amazing- quite an excellent example, and very much worth all of the love you are putting into it. I would suggest that you...

Tina- Flip the water pump serpentine pulley over. When I put my 90 back together this last summer I put that pulley on the way it looked like it should go, figuring if it was the wrong way it would be obvious. Looked great but the serpentine belt had a squeak even after tightening the belt, and...

Each pop-up headlight has a mechanical mechanism that holds the headlight firmly in position, either open or closed. There is a small black cover (see pic) you pull off, and under it is a red knob you can turn to manually crank the headlight up or down as a safety measure in case the motor...

Hey Getoffmyback1990- Amazing find. The word jealous does not even cover it. For those of us who just can't get enough DSM porn, could you please add this vehicle to your profile with all of the details, and be sure to include a lot of photos, especially the engine bay to drool over? It is...

That's a great idea Spleen8urLSX- I did not previously know about using the 16g housing on a 14b but it makes sense. I completely rebuilt my original 14b, and have a Chinabay 16g that I used for a short while and is now worthless for resale, but maybe it will come in handy here. Are there...

TIna- That is some seriously funny stuff! I love the rope going out of the shop door 🤣 I'm glad I'm not the only one that pulls that kind of Hillbilly stunt! :thumb: I live in the mountains at 8500 feet, and my workshop is an enclosed pole barn, really, with a dirt floor. When I had to roll my...

Something to consider doing at some point, or at least keeping a close eye on- Unfortunately rubber disintegrates with time, so everything rubber in the car is suspect regardless of low mileage- vacuum hoses primarily, that like to crack in non-obvious ways at the nipple, seals that shrink, get...

What pads are you going to run on those? (Ceramic?) or something fancy to make the most of those? Wondering what the crew thinks are the best pads to run for performance. BTW a quick brake tip- unless it has been done before, you might consider rebuilding the brake calipers- Probably the most...

I assume that one valve is looking different than the others? Have you done a dry/wet compression test? Wondering how those valve stem seals are doing after 30 years . . . BTW- How did that turbo stud go - did you end up pulling the whole turbo? Loving your rebuild, but not a lot of updates...

I assume when you first turn the ignition to on, you see the check engine light come on, then go off? If so the ECU is not totally dead. You have replaced the ignition coil, so that's not it. Did you check the transistor module? It bolts below the ignition coil down behind the timing belt...

I have to admit I did wince a bit at the idea of starting the car even on starter fluid after it has sat for so long. The main timing belt, and the tiny little balance shaft belt behind it could have broken and bent all of your valves- or a timing belt idler could be seized as the alternator...

Hey T0ny- Welcome to the forum. I love the 1G, and watching you resurrect one will be an enjoyable journey.I strongly recommend picking up the actual Mitsubishi Factory Service Manual. Chilton, Haynes, etc are "cliff notes" versions but do not have the detailed assembly diagrams, procedures...

Hi- Welcome to the forum. You can create a user profile and add your vehicle specifics to the profile, and that will make it a lot easier to know exactly what you are driving. Pics of the engine bay are also super helpful.Nope- no baffle inside the intake manifold. It's a big hollow chunk of...

It's great that the turbo shaft is tight- sounds like you are good to go there for a long time. Yes- pauleyman is right, you will probably have to remove the turbo for that stuck stud, but with the head studs out maybe cutting that tab off of the engine support will give you enough clearance to...

Great job scraping the Wisconsin rust off of those parts- looking nice. About the exhaust manifold issues- I assume you are going to fully pull the turbo? Good to check for play in the shaft, and to see if the exhaust turbine is scraping the inside of the cast housing- a very common problem on...

I really appreciate you coming back and telling us what you found that was causing the problem. It contributes knowledge and experience to all who read the solution. It would have been easy to NOT pull the plugs, and shotgun a bunch of other parts while resting on the assumption that the plugs...

I think that it is important to dwell a little on whether the belt jumped- at least in deciding whether to replace the tensioner or not. This is all used equipment that has been previously monkeyed with, and a little judicious detective work will help ensure you don't miss and repeat a problem...

Hey Tina94- I don't think it jumped timing. I think whoever put that belt on missed the mark and the performance has been suffering since. I bet you will notice a difference once this is redone. The factory service manual is very clear, and it's good you are doing your homework. The cam lock...

Hi Tina94-Yes- a balance shaft delete requires you to pull the block out of the car and have it on a stand. Not really needed as long as you keep the belts and seals in good condition. You are at a crossroads here as far as how deep you want to go now- Just regular maintenance, or full tear...

Nice find man. No rust in Wisconsin? (Grandpa kept it in the garage?:thumb:)I always say, step one, get a Factory Service Manual. Volume 1 is the Engine, Chassis, Body, and Volume 2 is Electrical. They will be your best friend.Rough idle- I find that the fine screens in the injectors tend to...

Personally, I'd start by eliminating the battery and battery cables right off the bat. I see a lot of funky stuff like this when a battery is sulfated and not holding much charge, or the battery terminals or cables corrode, or the posts glaze over, and you get an intermittent connection- Can...

I'm glad you were able to find the problem- Did you (or someone else) replace only the one leaky capacitor, or did you have all four replaced? (if one going bad the others may be right behind.) The smoke you are still having- Is it still black, or white/blueish? What does the smoke smell like...

Hi Volif_Welcome to the forum and the DSM club. When you get a chance add the details of your car to "vehicles" in your profile to make it easier to give help specific to your model.It's hard to give you any ideas to help as you have touched/replaced (shotgunned?) most everything that would...

I love those red lever "instant pressure relief" caps for my farm trucks, but I have weened myself off of them for my cars as they tend to encourage bad habits (opening system when hot) and are really not necessary if you do basic maintenance to keep the coolant system healthy.In my...

Hi Shaxzy-Welcome to the forum, and to the DSM club. Happy to have you. Nice looking car! Please create a profile when you can- and be sure to add your vehicle and it's details to the profile so we can see exactly what you have when answering questions- like for instance, is this a turbo...

Sounds like you are in great shape, know what you are doing, having a lot of fun and on a great path. It's hard to provide feedback to someone who knows what they are doing as I'll probably just repeat what you already know, and I apologize if that's the case, but in an effort to be helpful it's...

Hey I21chardh - Must be a slow week with the holiday - surprised no one has chimed in. Welcome to the DSM club, I'm up in Fort Collins myself. NICE GSX man. Wish my paint looked that nice.I'm a pretty much a noob but solid on the basics, just stayed closer to the stock track so I don't have...

I can see clearly that the center smaller one has never been replaced- that is undisturbed factory solder. The best way to tell is to pull the board from the bottom cover, and look at the underside. Don't be scuffing your feet on the carpet when you do it. :^) All of the original solder joints...

Since you have that ECU open, order a capacitor replacement kit like this one: https://machv.com/products/ecu-capacitor-replacement-kit-89-94 and have a local TV repair shop, friend, or someone at a local maker space replace the capacitors (unless you can do it properly yourself). Russian...

When the car is warm and all accessories are off, the idle should settle in around 750 RPM (your dash tach should be accurate enough to check.) If it is in the ballpark you should not need to do an idle speed adjustment.It is likely it's time to pull your throttle body, (don't just spray...

Someone in Colorado Springs is selling a custom sand rail with a 4G63T turbo engine and FWD transmission mounted in the rear. Looks like a really well done custom build.https://cosprings.craigslist.org/snw/d/colorado-springs-custom-mitsubishi-sand/7532164564.html

That does not seem like a lot of play to me- should not cause any problems, but given that it just appeared I understand it can be concerning. I bet the steering linkage was pulled tighter when it was bolted to the input shaft of the steering rack or some other intermediate joint at the factory-...

When I rebuilt the throttle body on my '90 GSX I observed that the throttle position sensor wires and IPS wire were together on a short harness clamped on to the throttle body that came out to a common squarish connector on the side of the throttle body itself. Trace the wires from the side of...

Well, the balance shafts are there to eliminate several vibration harmonics that come from the rotating assembly, so with the shafts removed the engine is often described as "more buzzy".I did this on my 6-bolt and while that is noticeable, I have been very happy- the smaller timing belt...

14.3V is not high for the alternator running. It will when running hold the battery at the "Absorb" or "Topping" voltage of 14.2-14.6V typically depending upon load. All is good there. BTW- the bearings in the alternator are sealed, unlikely to be harmed with a quick spray of brake cleaner, but...

Check the timing belt. Since the compression is super low, does not increase when you add oil (not rings) and is more or less equal across cylinders (not head gasket or a single stuck valve, not likely ANY stuck valves if you get SOME compression) it almost certainly has to be valve timing. You...

Sacrileger- you did test the tensioner in a way if you compressed it slowly in a vice to get the pin back in- if it was slow, patient, difficult going to push the shaft back in it should be fine. If it were a new one that spent a lot of time in stock and shipping in odd positions I prefer to...

Sorry, I did not see your fabricated cover before I posted. I just cringe at the idea of driving through a big puddle and muddy water spraying up in there. I also don't really like having to use RTV for this, but it's about the only thing you can do to really seal it unless you can afford a new...