Some background: rebuilt stock 6 bolt head. The head did come with the project car and had warped cams, and possibly bad lifters or stock springs which I swapped out (valvetrain was knocking at idle). So I put in used GSC S2 cams, new GSC lifters, and new kiggly street springs, and new kiggly...
I replaced the stock 1g knock sensor with a new oem evo8 one, but now getting a knock sensor circuit malfunction CEL in ecmlink. I just got the car to idle and revved it a bit, and the log showed some movement on the knock signal. Any ideas? Do I need to configure ecmlink for it?
I installed the Aeromotive 340 stealth pump and have rewired with 10 gauge wire from the relay to the fuel pump hangar assembly connector. The wires for the pump itself are not 10 gauge. The question is, do I need rewire all the way to the hangar?
I just got ECMLink V3 used for my GVR4 and want to reset it to stock since it is all stock except 16g. I downloaded the latest app and updated to the latest firmware.http://www.ecmtuning.com/wiki/v3configs#stock_v3_ecu_config_data_files
In this link to reset it says "Remember, if you don't...
I keep noticing that after shutting engine off, sometimes it stops in a way that timing belt is loose and feels like I could pull it off the exhaust cam gear. However, when I rotate engine by hand its tight all the way around. Sometimes I can get the grenade pin all the way through, other times...
For my gvr4, I installed rear whiteline sway bar and their end links on medium setting. It's a really tight fit with kyb and some unknown lowering springs. On one side the end link is rubbing against the axle bolts. When car is in the air everything is fine. Anyone had this issue before? Should...
I have the energy suspension rear control arm bushing kit. I plan on replacing the lower bushing and the trailing arm bushings. Any tips on replacing those? Do I use a torch or get a ball join or some bearing/bushing sleeve tools kit?
So, I have welded the clutch pedal, installed centric clutch master, bled the lines with mityvac. Supposedly it has a new clutch ACT 2100. I haven't checked.The clutch pedal doesn't go all the way to the bottom. At about 3/4 way down it seems to bind somewhere. Is this the common clutch fork...
So on my GVR4 the clutch pedal was low and I could pull it up about 1". So, I took out the pedal assembly and confirmed there is play between the shaft and the clutch master lever. But, the parts are discontinued (per JNZ), how can this be fixed now?I have a non turbo dsm clutch pedal...
I've been trying to figure out why the timing belt is offset to one side (6 bolt). I've tried a different cam gears, tensioner pulley and tensioner arm. The pulleys I have are NTN and GMB, are they OEM? The belt is more offset with GMB because its a fraction taller than NTN. Could it be the...
So, long story short, I have a 6 bolt that was fully rebuilt by PO (head and block machining done by reputable shops). It wasn't running. Finally, got it to run and idle, and tried to get it up to temp, but it has a knocking noise. From the outside it's evident that cam gear is wobbling, and...
All four of the metal retainers are missing from the injector clips. Where to get them? If junk yard, which other cars to look for? Or is it worth updating to newer quick connect style?
I got a hold of a GVR4 and the previous owner couldn't get it started and said it was due to bad capacitors. I haven't had a chance to try to start it myself. I need to double check all the basic things. But it looks like someone already replaced the capacitors. Does the circuit board look ok...
I guess the consensus is to use 15x7 wheels with +40 offset or 5.5 backspace and 26x9 tire. But which brand is recommended for the wheels? holeshot, weld, bogart, volk, buddy club... or other? I don't like them to stick out of the front fenders too much.
Somewhere I read that arp wheel studs are needed if drag racing with slicks. Is this true? There is nothing wrong with the ones on the car, but I plan to take the hubs off soon and would be easy to replace if needed.
There is a group buy on TBM drag brake kit 1G and 2G, in case anyone was looking at getting these. Seems like a really good deal.https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1772498429743719&id=1577633755896855
I've got a new competition clutch fork and a new OEM throw out bearing. The fork doesn't sit flush on the bearing surface because edges are not chamfered. OEM fork seems to have better contact because it is chamfered. So, is this ok? It's just sheet metal it should fix itself under pressure?
Does anyone know how to remove a cam alignment dowel pin? I have a vice grip with a slide hammer attachment. Is that the right tool? Can this be done with the cam in the engine or should I remove it? Does it come out easy?
Is there a good write up for DIY 4 bolt rear axle dissasembly? I was thinking of getting the DSS axle shaft upgrade and wanted to know if I can do it myself.
I'm rebuilding the rear driveshaft section for 1g awd. The u-joint was stiff. I took it apart and it doesn't look like it is damaged. I think I could clean it up and put it back together. However, the snap rings were rusted and I bent a couple and broke one. Where can I get the individual snap...
I'm rebuilding 1991 5spd awd with NPXV serial. Does anyone know which 5th and reverse synchros should I get? The specific part number? Do the later years fit?
I'm rebuilding 1991 5spd awd transmission with NPXV serial. I removed the original gear shift shaft and it got damaged. Where can I source another one? Part 23226 in the attached pic. Do the ones from later years or 2g fit?
I got the center diff welded, and treated. But for some reason the diff body was full of tiny pellets. Not sure if its welding splatter or from shotpeening. They seem to be inside the diff body stuck between the spider gear and the body. There is a small gap (where front pinion goes) and 2...
I was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers with the transfer case for a drag racing.Here is what I have:
95+ center bearing housing.
1991 iron housing.
F*F brace.
New bearings.The output shaft (driven gear) measures just about 1 nm of torque (1.43mm preload, and .22 mount spacer)...
How should I press on the transmission taper bearings without damaging the retainer? The service manuals has a bunch part numbers for different sleeve attachments to be used with a long hollow adapter for each bearing however I cant find where to buy them. I have a similar tool for a honda, but...
Hello, I was under impression that for 1g the front axles are the same for 5spd and auto. However, I just checked the shaft diameters, and the 1990 5spd is 23mm and the reman axles from 1992 auto are 25mm. I only have one. So, are those the revised ones? Should I use the ones I have or find the...
So I got the ets race fmic and it comes with 4 tabs on the top for mounting. The intercooler is pretty heavy, will suspending it be good enough for mounting? I feel like there should be 2 support bars underneath support that bolts onto the radiator support. Any tips or pics on 1990 dsm install?
I was wondering if I can use the steel casing from auto transfer case on a 22 spline transfer case. It looks like the seal is different size, and possibly bearings. But do the bolt holes lign up to bolt on to the transmission? The auto steel casing looks little beefier than the 5 spd.
I got a 5spd transmission that's supposedly been rebuilt. However when I turn the input shaft, it sounds like it's grinding sand. Also in one point of full circle it catches on something. Any ideas? Never had a trans that sounds like that. Teardown inevitable? I tried to fill it up with oil in...
Is this transfer case coupler worn too bad? I've heard of stories where the shaft rotates inside the coupler indicating splines completely gone. Should I replace it?
I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1G 5spd awd transmission. The case has many bearing races that should be replaced. Is there any puller tool set that works the best for pulling out the bearing races? I have HF 2 jaw puller set, but the jaws are too thick.
I'm in the process of rebuilding the 5spd awd transmission and I wanted to remove the shift arm. It looks like there are two pins. One is spring pin which came out easy. The other seems solid and hasn't moved yet. I hammered it and it won't budge. How to remove it? Should I use a press?
Does anyone know where to buy 3" turndown exhaust tip with 2 bolt flange. Sofar I've only found with 3 bolt flange and no flange.I was thinking of using that on the end of downpipe.
I've read on several forums that high rpm kills eagle rods. What rpm would that be on a dsm? Would the ARP upgraded rod bolts, p/n 300-6703, reduce that risk? And would cryo treatment help as well?
I have a good 6 bolt block that didn't come with main caps. So I plan to use main caps from another block that was not good. So the main bores need to be align honed? If the overall diameter is increased what size bearings are available? The bearings I've seen online only have sizes for the...
Does anyone know if aftermarket pistons are exact diameter? For example advertised 85mm then piston would measure the same and not less. I think oem measures a bit less than 85mm.
I want to rebuild my 6 bolt with little cost as my goals for power are just 350hp. I took it apart and the cylinder bores are about 85.02mm which are near the limit. The pistons appear to be about 84.90 - 84.94 mm. So that gives it about 0.04 - 0.06 mm piston to wall clearance. If I hone the...
Looks like someone tried to fix the threads, but failed. They are for the intermediate shaft bracket. Can these threads be fixed with something like helicoil? Is this something that a machine shop should do?
So my 1G had major coolant leak due to bad water pump. Now I'm getting to replace it. When I drained the radiator the color of coolant was mostly green. When I removed the radiator and spilled some coolant and the color of it was black and greasy. Anybody know what that means? The oil on...
I drove home today and my 1ga spilled a lot of coolant from the engine near the timing cover. This all happen in matter of a minute i got a huge puddle underneath. It had a loose pulley or bad bearing sound. I thought it was the power steering pump or AC. I cut the AC belt but the next day this...
I was removing fuel pump from my 1g parts car and I couldn't get the flare nut to come off even after pb blaster. Also my 14 mm flare but wrench seems too big. So it rounded off the nut. I want to change the fuel pump on my dd but don't want to mess it up. So which are the good wrenches that...
So I began the process of depowering the power steering rack. I took out the shaft. I know I should cut off the seal that is fixed on the shaft. What about the sliding seal? Does that go back on? Or should I remove it? it seems that they act as sliding bushings as well otherwise the shaft could...
I tried to pass CA smog test for my 90 DSM AWD but it failed at idle due to high HC.
I changed spark plugs and gapped to 0.032", ignition coil, changed oil to 20w50, filled up tank with fresh gas. It's got spark plug 10mm spark plug wires. Cat is from another DSM that's been sitting for a while...