Forgive me Lord for it's been at least 5 years since driving a DSM. I do miss the community but as many of the old timers on here know life can take you down some pretty interesting paths. This summer I took a rather interesting turn away from the automotive path I've been on for a decade and...

............................................................................................. These are some friends of mine in Jacmel, Haiti. Gwenn and Nick Mangine with their three kids: Nico (4yo), Nia (6yo) and Josiah (2yo). They are down in Haiti and have been since May of last year...

Here's the PCM connector views for the 2gNTThe 95 models use a single 60 pin connector.The 96 and newer models use two 40 pin connectors.

For some reason I can't seem to get the video editing programs to work properly anymore. I've cleared up 12gigs of HD space and have ONLY the editing software running in the toolbar. The problem is present in both Roxio Easy Media Creator7 as well as Windows Movie Maker. The problems are...

The following information I originally posted as a tech article after having gone to a couple Daimler-Chrysler Training courses for work. Since posting this I've gotten a few PM's and other forms of feedback suggesting that this information, while very detailed and straight from an "authority"...

I was on another DSM forum when we started talking about what tires we recomend. Having totalled my RS a few months back I felt as though the Kumhos did not help prevent the accident. First and for most I accept the blame since if it comes down to tires, in my situation, I wasn't driving...

So I'm dialing in a SOHC and I'm currently under the impression that the cam (aftermarket) may be out by 9 cam degrees from where it was installed using an AEM cam gear. Here's a link to a page I've been using to do this and I've also watched the video that came with the degree kit from Comp...

To get your questions answered quicker please post in the proper forum.The page that is first brought up for NT Performance is specifically for 420A's or Non-turbo engine questions that is not specific to a powerplant.The 1GNT is there for those who have well... a 1gnt. This engine...

DSMsCAN!!! Since my Mom passed away just over two months ago from Cancer related health problems I've been thinking alot about trying to help out more in the DSM community. Needs of my own family I'm sure are mirrored in many other people's family. There's always fence that needs replacing, a...

No matter what car you drive or how hard you apply the brakes you will, at some point in your life, experience a shimmy and pulsation feeling. Alot of people think it's suspension related or maybe just tires but the fact of the matter is that if it happens when you press the brake pedal then...

Palm Scan EP For a few years now most of the DSM Community has been taking advantage of palm-based code retrieval and datalogging. This has prodominantly been used in the form of PocketLogger. Around the same time or shortly after PocketLogger made it's name in the tuning community DSMLink...

The night with my 95 neon at the 1/8 mile track went as follows: 10.496 @ 66.358, 2.471 60ft 10.403 @ 67.979, 2.416 60ft 10.306 @ 68.546, 2.369 60ft 10.186 @ 68.337, 2.294 60ft SNAP!!!! Rev, rev, push. $100.00 tow bill Second time, passenger side axle, inner side. It's a long/short axle...

Below is a picture of a tire with three different types of wear patterns indicated. The areas marked 1 and 3 are most proned to show wear caused by toe and camber. The difference is in the manor in which the wear developes. Under area one you will see blue sections around the tread. This marking...

Look what I spend all morning doing....

Thanks for coming to the 2g Eclipse/Talon 2.0L non-Turbo performance Forum. I'd like to take a little time here and introduce myself as a member and Wiseman of DSMTuners.My name is Doug and I live in Raleigh, North Carolina. I've been a member of DSMTuners (Tuners) for over a year and a...

When you go home tonight hug your mom, call her, email her or whisper her name in your prayers. Enjoy every minute you can because in an instant she may not be there.After 3 years of cancer treatment at 5:45pm my mom passed away in Norfolk Naval Medical hospital here in Virginia...

For those who didn't know, the 2gnt uses the same clutch as the 96+ neon, PT Cruiser and cloud cars. My concern is with the clutch itself regardless of the application.The problem was on a 00 Neon and I'm curious as to everyone else's experience with this clutch. The problem was found...

Well, I first got the go in November of 1999. I made my last payment a week or two back and I just got the title today!! Paid off my 6 year loan a year and a half early. It's been a long time coming but it's finally ALL MINE!!! It's been great having this car and learning so much from other...

This post is for those interested in reducing or eliminating idle problems with their current Jeep TB set-up. It's also here for those looking to do this mod. If you have negative comments about the mod, there's already enough threads out there for you to post in. Keep this one clean and...

I finally gave in to temptation :D

This is a 2.4L block out of a 02? Dodge Stratus. It had 26,000 miles on it and Wal-Mart forgot to put oil back in while changing the oil. The engine is being replaced due to engine damage caused by no oil. The answer to my question is NOT related to the oiling problem. What's wrong with this...

So I was dispatched a ticket today for a vehicle that had a complaint of "No A/C". I look at the car, see that it's got a Washington State Plate on the front and figure "It's from Washington, they probably bought a ***secret*** that didn't have A/C". I mean heck, low line wheels, no options on...

While we're not the fastest out there I do know we make up a good percentage of the people in the DSM community. I like all of the shirts I've seen for both the turbo DSMs and 1g/2g exterior shots. I was kind of hoping to be able to add to the collection with a real nice under-hood shot of a...

Below is an article I'm sure we can all enjoy. A co-worker brought it to me a while back and I'm just now getting around to sharing it.This article comes from the Nover 2003 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Page 13. "All Zing, No Bling I need help! I'm a sport-compact enthusiast who...

This is a debate I'm starting because of the thread below. Note this is NOT going to turn in to a flame fest, will not have yelling (caps lock stuck on), or nasty responses. Intelligent thoughts, questions, and responses are welcome but keep in mind this is NOT an invitation to start bashing...

I'm scheduled to take a tour of Wyotech on the 16th of this month. I know it's a tuesday but I figured I'd through it out there in case anyone wants to grab some dinner and shoot the shiznit. I don't have a clue about the area and driving elsewhere may be a bit difficult but I'm up for...

This is a NON-TURBO performance forum. If you are asking about which turbo kit to buy for your NT, other types of turbos, other car manufacturer's turbos, or help diagnosing a problem with the install or tuning of a turbo kit on a previously non-turbo vehicle then there are other forums out...

The 2g's have alot of problems with the horn buttons not working. I took a few pictures and figured I'd put put something in print to go with it.First and foremost ALWAYS check your fuses first. Check both the fuse block located just above the left foot area inside the car and check the...

I finaly got around to having my windows tinted. I do all the maintenance and repairs to my car but thi is one thing I am not familiar with so I let a shop here in Raleigh do it. I don't want to name the place becuase there were a few things wrong with it but all in all it's not that bad...

I've yet to have the need to replace my own but I know it's coming and many of you have already had to go through this. I had the chance to replace the passenger side handle for a customer this week and since I got a Digi cam for Christmas I've been going crazy taking pictures.This first...

Here's a group of pictures showing a cylinder head, valves, valve springs, lifters, followers/rollers/lash adjusters, and a few other cylinder head related pics. The components in these pictures will be of both DSM and non-DSM parts but will all use the same designs that we use in our engines...

I saw a website for a 4g63 engine bay where the author had listed everything under the hood and showed a picture to match the description. So working off the same Idea I did the same thing for the 2gnt. Now this particular vehicle is an automatic but the engine and emissions components are all...

I thought about getting alot of pics of things that might be of interest at work. For those that don't know, I'm a dealership mechanic so I see both broken pieces of crap and new cars before they get a single mile on them. Below are some pics of the new Chrysler Crossfire that you may not be...

I'm sure that I'm just opening up myself to tons more of it now... but we have a classifieds section for a reason. Don't IM me if you're trying to unload your car because you lost your job and your parents have finally asked you to move out seeing how it is that you've just celebrated your 30th...

I just got a vivitar 3715 for Christmas. This came after I borrowed (and wouldn't return) my dad's camera for a few months. I've been trying to get some pics of stuff at work (see sig below) so I could post pics on here. I'm surrounded by good stuff all day long that words just can't...

Below is a pic of the exhaust cam from a 2.0L 420A next to a 2.4L p.t. cruiser set of cams. I've been asked a few times if they were interchangeable and always said no they were. Here's some pics to back it up. Note the location of the dowel pins. They are all nearly the identical position...

I've done quite a bit of parts swapping on my cars and tons of repairs on customer vehicles. What I'm lacking in though is true tuning experience.I was saving the work for a dyno day but don't see it happening any month soon. Based on experience and emissions standards I've found my...

Sticky or tech article? I dunno.So I went to school in Charlotte last week for a "Speed Density" course. For those who don't know what that is it has to do with air/fuel management on engines that use a MAP sensor type air measurement system.Some of the cool things I learned were...

A warranty reminder notice just came out to the mitsubishi dealers in regards to what is and what is NOT covered under warranty and how certain warranty claims are to be processed.As stated in the owners manual no component shall be warrantied that has failed due to abuse, racing, acts of...

Bear with me... my 3 and 5 on the number pad died as well as the letter before L in the alphabet. So... along with a slow car at the trac, I'm dealing with a dead ceyboard too. Don't laugh!.O.X. so I went to coastal plain this weexend and much do my disgust and shocx to all, my 1/4 times...

So I've been doing some thinking lately about intake air temperature sensor location and voltage. I work with a guy who has unplugged his IAT sensor and put a resistor in the circuit and claims some decent performance enhancements from it. While I don't think this is the rought I want to go I...

Well I just finished my first day at the new job location. I transferred from our larger dealership which had the Chrysler/Jeep product lines to our smaller dealership across town. I'm now able to work on Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Dodge truck, and Mitsubishi.The decision comes after about 5...

This test will help with a no start condition. There are several sensors that are responsible for supplying a complete circuit to allow battery voltage to make it to the coil pack. These sensors and electrical components are, but not limited to, Vehicle speed sensor, Crankshaft position...

This is a test to determine why the starter motor will not engage. This type of condition is called a no crank condition. It is different from a no start condition in that the starter motor does not engage the flywheel/torque convertor/flexplate at all. A no start condition means the starter...

The second Generation non-turbo Eclipse/Talons not only introduced a chrysler Engine to the body style in 1995 but with it came the two different transaxle as well. The 41TE automatic transaxle will be discussed here.The terminology "Transaxle" is used for cars with a transferse mounted...

With the use of a generic scan tool, specific failure codes can be retrieved that provide more detailed information as to the nature of an electrical failure than the key dance method.OBDII systems have the ability to test, store, and display failures in the body, chassic, powertrain, or...

OBDII systems have created a wide array of improvements for both emissions as well as engine performance. The downside of this is the increased amount of electrical and emissions components which are all destined to fail at some point. The topic here will be the evaporative emissions control...

Since there's always someone with an idle problem I figured it best to post some info on how the engine is supposed to control the idle to aid in diagnosing an actual problem.First thing's first. The "Gas" pedal should be called the "Air" pedal now because depressing it only lets in air...

The following information was supplied by the John Bean 5 series alignment machine. The information is not meant to be passed as being my own and all credit goes to the John Bean company and it's associates. Information I add will be notated as follows: *** Text ***Suspension Systems...