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    1G Why does my Rear Caliper stick? What is easiest way to fix it?

    Just buy a set of rebuilt calipers and save yourself a headache, install them with new brake pads. Make sure the rubber boots are cleaned out and grease them up, clean your hardware before you install them. Your going to have to dig but, if you go to your Mits dealer they should get you the...
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    1G Extremely lost, boost leak/timing

    "The issue is that the car idles horribly, "like a tractor" as we've all heard it put, with idle surge and usually stalls, often pushing air back out the" and you left some information out but, no sweat. I just fought thru this issue like this. So I had to simplify this process into 2 very...
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    1G Why does my Rear Caliper stick? What is easiest way to fix it?

    Normally if a brake piston fails it is because the pad is wore out and the piston has reached the maximum travel all the way out and the piston has got stuck sideways in a bind. You will know if your brake caliper is the problem when you try to compress/turn the piston back into the caliper. If...
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    Major Idle issues

    If you haven't rebuilt the TB shaft seals go and do so. Also do the F.I.A.V. mod on the TB while it is off. Then you can regain idle speed with the BISS.
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    Anyone ever used this tool

    The small 2 dowl 1/4 inch drive tensioner tool is a must for pre-belt tension just before you pull the grenade pin on the hydraulic tensioner. I took off my valve cover and used 2 large vice grip pliers to keep the cams from moving/rolling. The crankshaft does not need to be moved at all when...
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    What did you do to your DSM today?

    This past weekend, I installed brand new x2 OEM camshaft seals and x1 OEM crankshaft seal, 1x timing belt service kit plus new factory hydraulic tensioner, valve cover gasket kit set, new water pump, new stainless bolts for the valve cover and plug wire cover stainless bolts, new OEM bolts for...
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    What did you do to your DSM today?

    Saturday I'm upgrading from halogen-tungsten bulbs to high intensity discharge bulbs. The kit just is plug and play some modification may be needed but should not be a problem. For $60.00 each you can upgrade your low/high and fog-lights. I have seen other e-bay kits selling around $30.00 but...
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    What did you do to your DSM today?

    Fixed the dreaded Idle Surge, polished the headlights with Maguires headlight restore kit and ordered some more parts so I can go out and work on her again another day.
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    2G Fuel pump rewire relay melted

    Just from that picture it appears that the wire got hot enough to melt the connecter end itself. It looks like the relay itself is not melted? Perhaps you can follow that wire back and see what powers it. Something melted that side and that could lead to a clue as to where it happened. The relay...
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    1G O2 sensor stops cycling

    I read about O2 sensor performance issues degrade over time and by installing a new one even did not solve the dreaded problem from running rich to even starting and dying problems. The sensors are designed to send the rich/lean signals by reading the Oxygen content in the exhaust stream to the...
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    2G Stalling problem

    I should clarify if your using a GM style MAF spray brake cleaner will work but let the sensor air dry for awhile before you plug it in also clean just the sensor wire portion only on end facing from the air filter element... The Arrow points toward the flow so you spray only with the flow. DO...
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    2G Stalling problem

    I have allot if ideas bud and I will go one step further, shall I make a suggestion. Remove the vrsf fmic with tial bov and restore it back to factory if possible. See if the problem is duplicated without the mods as opposed when you have the mods installed. At least unless you happen to...
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    is This A Legit 20g

    "Actual item may vary from picture" this was at the very bottom of that listing.With a disclaimer like that, it should be a clue someone is trying to sell you something that you do not need. Like anyone is going to sell and $900 turbo for pennies on the dollar I think not. There is an old...
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    Charging issue, charges fine when i give gas

    Something is drawing from your battery then. Could be you need to get a test light and do a "draw" test. Find out which circuit it is perhaps. Make sure your cable ends are tight and you have the correct gauge wire going to both the starting and charging systems. Go back and add a few more...
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    92 1G Factory Rims wAnTeD

    Local pickup from anyone that has a set of 92 stock factory rims not being used. Prefer not bent but scratches are o.k.. Private messages reply with your asking price. Thanks for the space ya'll.
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    92 1G Factory Rims wAnTeD

    Local pickup from anyone that has a set of 92 stock factory rims not being used. Prefer not bent but scratches are o.k.. Private messages reply with your asking price. Thanks for the space.
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    2G Airbag ECU interference

    Aluminum foil over the wires, it can reduce the amount of EMF that gets inducted into nearby wiring. It also acts as a shielding plus it costs nothing to buy on a budget that has none =). Hope it works
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    1G Strange voltage issues with aftermarket voltage gauge

    Go back and double check all your connections that you yourself have installed. Something more than likely a ground issue with your aftermarket volt meter is causing the gauge to not read the proper voltage. (Keep in mind you could have a faulty gauge) Since your alternator output with the...
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    2G Randomly started overheating

    If it was mine, I would first suspect the thermostat first. If the thermostat is stuck closed it will not allow the coolant to circulate. Second I would get a factory Mits rad cap. If that still doesn't fix it then next time it overheats check both the upper radiator hoses. See how hot the upper...
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    TD04 Heat Shield diameter

    Thanks JusMX, that is what I am also needing to know. Many Thanks to our Moderators for the information they contribute freely. Thanks Steve93 for your info on my first post!!!
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    TD04 Heat Shield diameter

    Yes Sir, the heat shield inside the turbo. Steve93Talon thanks for that link, that is the part! Please correct me if I am wrong because but can't you use a TD04 rebuild kit to rebuild all MHI 14g and 16g turbos? Or is a 14b closer to the size of a 13g? I am still learning the MHI series turbos...
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    TD04 Heat Shield diameter

    Does anyone remember the diameter for the turbo heat shield for a stock 14b? I am doing a re-rebuild again and will be needing a new one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    1G Reed Switch

    You wouldn't happen to have a part number on that switch you found there Steve, would ya?
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    Try and figure this, ignition wiring

    To answer your "is that normal" answer;I have actually rewired a 4 cylinder backward before and to my surprise it ran just fine. It can work, I attest in my 20 years I have accidentally wired backwards before a 4 cylinder and I remember it will start and idle just fine but, when I was doing a...
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    Don't know what is going on.

    Battery was dead because it was not getting properly charged from the alternator or your battery is older than 5 years old and it will not hold a charge anymore. Check the alternator for 13.7 to 14.3 volts with the lights and accessories OFF. If alternator is not within voltage specifications...
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    wanting to fix my oil leak once and for all.

    I had to use some oil dye and UV light to detect where my leaks were coming from. It almost drove me insane because I had checked and replaced every seal and I still had an oil leak. As I was looking under the U.V. light I could see where my trail of oil was coming from. I was surprised because...
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    crank sensor switch help.

    95 models used round pin connectors 96-Up switched over to flat pin connectors for OBD2Your best to find the original up to the 1995 model years and install it. I understand your delima the parts cost. Crankshaft Position Sensor Eclipse/Talon 420a - CI Motorsports They show there is 2...
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    Real autometer gauges or fake?

    Everything from Auto Meter will have a 4 digit part number attached to it. Anything other than that should be considered a fake. In this case you paid to do your research and ask questions. Good for you my friend!
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    420A (VIDEO) what color smoke is this?

    I'm sorry i do not have the part number for your particular engines P.C.V valve, maybe someone can be nice and help us out on that aspect. Not sure about the tutorial but if your going to keep the car I would suggest you get the Factory Service Manuals. Do not get the Haynes or Chilton as they...
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    420A (VIDEO) what color smoke is this?

    Yes, I am sure that would cause some problems. Valve cover leaking will take away the vacuum needed to open the valve. My best estimates on P.C.V. valve is to replace ever 15K whether it needs it or not. I do mine every 3rd oil change because I know by then I have 15K on it by then. I would seal...
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    420A (VIDEO) what color smoke is this?

    Yes, it will smoke particularly when under heavy acceleration because there is more fuel that can be introduced and the ignition system cannot handle the excess fuel, it is only trying to maintain 14.7:1 but somewhere in that equation there is more fuel than is needed. Take a spark plug out and...
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    Charge light cam on

    Should you be concerned, well the short answer is "yes" because you will need to verify that the alternator has at least 13.7 to 14.1 volts output with all accessories off and engine at idle. That battery light indicates that the voltage regulator has encountered a problem and the battery may...
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    1G Reed Switch

    You will have to get another Instrument cluster because the components are all built into the cluster and I believe there is no way to service each individual gauge, I could be wrong about this but; I remember I had problems with cruise control not working and narrowed it down to the reed...
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    420A (VIDEO) what color smoke is this?

    With it consuming $10 worth of fuel in a 15 minute drive therein lies the problem. In order to solve this your going to have to identify the culprit, this is going to take some more diagnosing. Good news is that there are only a few certain components that will cause excess fuel to enter the...
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    Coolant Temp Sensor reads almost double?

    Sensor is not grounded and the reading will default to the highest value the sensor is feeding back to the e.c.u or your water pump is about to fail and the water is not circulating which will cause erroneous readings. If the reading is staying at one constant value while the engine is warming...
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    420A (VIDEO) what color smoke is this?

    Please describe when you say you see "smoke in between the manifolds. Could there be a crack or gasket not sealing perhaps? Any issues when driving or is it only when your accelerating from a stop do you notice that the smoke comes from the exhaust.
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    how do these white rotors look?

    The only bad problem I have ever found with slotted and cross drilled rotors is that you will have to replace your brakes pads sooner than if you were to use conventional rotors. I suppose if you upgraded your brake pads to a carbon fiber/ceramic pads then you will get a few more miles out of...
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    1G Reed Switch

    The reed switch is inside the speedometer, do you have cruise control problems or is the speedo not working>?
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    420A (VIDEO) what color smoke is this?

    Every "smoke" has a certain smell to it I have found over the years. That appeared to be "white" smoke coming out which tells me that she is running "rich" or there is incomplete combustion going on inside the cylinders. A clogged up P.C.V will also let some oil into the intake and it will burn...
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    2G Keydance not working?

    You can only do that in the older Chrysler vehicles pre-O.B.D (I believe from 1987 and back.) I started working on cars in 1993 and some manufactures started integrating into O.B.D. vehicle diagnostics. In or around about mid-94 and 1995 and up vehicles upgraded to O.B.D II since then. That...
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    Car Meets

    What did I say 11Banger, by the time you get back I would have installed that bumper. As of now almost a year; waiting to get it (bumper) back from the paint shop. I can't wait to get it installed and hit the road...Be safe!! Sup Corey if you are still around!
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    Water drops falling on the inside drivers footwell area

    You will notice it after it has rained. At first I thought it was coming from the vent inside and dripping down on my foot. After looking again today, I noticed that the water in the Cowl area was puddling, which means that a drain hole must be plugged or I have a rusted pin hole that had...
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    Water drops falling on the inside drivers footwell area

    OK will check it all out, Thanks Again!
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    Should I be okay reusing this t belt tensioner?

    This is a good question and everyone has their answers. Some of them are correct and some are not so correct. Now, the question comes down to the timing belt area. Just from my experience the area in and around the timing belt will need to be replaced with entirely brand "new" components, belts...
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    Water drops falling on the inside drivers footwell area

    No sunroof, sorry forgot to mention that, now the Cowl area; I almost forgot about area. Thank You for mentioning it! The Cowl area would definitely narrow it down to that area. Looks like I have some exploring to do. Today was another rainy day so I parked the car on an incline, came out for...
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    Water drops falling on the inside drivers footwell area

    Okay here it goes. Not sure if anyone has ever complained about this kind of problem. Scenario is that we have been getting allot of rain here in the South the past few days in a row. As I went for a drive to the store the following morning, I had noticed when I applied the brakes that water...
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    help needed with fried ground wire

    Someone saved me allot of typing:Unfortunately there are only two ways to do this. 1. open up the harness and trace & replace burned wire. 2. cut both ends of the burned wire and leave burned section in place, then run a new wire BUT you need to know if there are any branch circuits coming off...
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    just burnt my FIFTH dura-crap alt.

    Definately the way to Go! Why give up your outstanding alternator when all they need is brushes and bearings to be considered "rebuilt". Just think of this when it goes to starters as well. Complete overhaul cost was around $45 to $50 max for my last alternator rebuild. Never give up your OEM...
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    1G 1g popup headlights go up and down when on.

    I had this happen onetime on my first DSM maybe its related/maybe not. Just by the dimmer switch there is also another switch that activated the pop up head lights with out actually turning on the headlights themselves. That pop up switch has malfunctioned and was causing the headlights to...
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