Need Help. Will Pay!!! $$$

[diputz42]

i just bought a '92 gsx and i have absolutely no mechanical experience. i need some help and i want to learn some stuff in the process. ill pay you for your time and even come out to where you are if needed. SF BAY AREA.

i need to do a full tune up before i start modding... but i dont exactly want to nor can i pay almost a grand for that. HELP PLEASE. THANKS

 

[98RedGs]

http://www.gopartstrader.com/cgi-bi...=113&website=default&session=4134c88f0a192bba


Or check out the "MEETS" Section and see if you can find someone local to you to help.

 

[diputz42]

thanks!! doesnt seem like a lot of people are posting on the services section though... and where is the meets section? maybe im just blind, but i cant find it.

any1 else out there that can help me? thanks again.

 

[sherwinz28]

Hey I live in the bay area and I'm pretty new to the DSM world as well. I just bought a non running 92 Talon TSI AWD. I live in Hayward actually so I'm pretty close to you. I just bought the haynes manual for my car and I'll most likely refer to that for any type of work I need done and just post here or do a search for anything else I have questions on. I found the haynes manual on ebay and got it for $12.00 shipped. You might be able to find it for cheaper and it helps a lot when working on cars...thats basically how I worked on my other cars.

 

[czech09]

drive it to Tampa, Fl and I'll help you

 

[Strm Trpr]

i just bought a '92 gsx and i have absolutely no mechanical experience. i need some help and i want to learn some stuff in the process. ill pay you for your time and even come out to where you are if needed. SF BAY AREA.

i need to do a full tune up before i start modding... but i dont exactly want to nor can i pay almost a grand for that. HELP PLEASE. THANKS

I live in Stockton, CA....
I work in Livermore.... just down the road from you....
What do you want to do to your car?

 

[98RedGs]

DSMtuners Forums > Community > DSM Meets & Events > West Coast Events & Meets


http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=48
http://www.dsmtuners.com/links/links.php?category=2

2nd link would help you a little more I think.
But that's the section.

 

[diputz42]

so many responses already. thanks guys. makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside haha


sherwin... thanks for the tip. i actually just bought both the haynes book and chilton's book from 2 resellers on amazon the other day. looks like you got a better deal than me though. didn't exactly want to wait for the ebay auctions haha. but i did buy the cd version of the factory manual on ebay. $4 + $4 S&H. my 3 manuals should be coming in soon

czech... how bout u fly out here?

strn trpr... for now, what i need done are the belts (timing, balance, wat else?), and if possible, other things that would have to be done during a routine major tune up. i work in livermore too. its right off of airway. maybe we could meet up some time?

98redgs... thnx again!


thanks again for the help all.

 

[Strm Trpr]

What time do you get off of work.
I work off of Vasco Road.
If we meet, I can take a look at your car and go from there.
How many miles on your rig?
I have all of the tools that you'll need to do everything.

 

[diputz42]

i normally get off around 5. depends on wat time i get in haha. but im leaving around 3 today to go to the dmv to take care of reg and gonna try to get my front tires replaced. think i need a smog check too - this is my first bought car, so i didnt know seller was sposed to do smog b4 sale. i got screwed over there. i feel so ripped off

92 gsx with ~165000 on it. bone stock and all.

lets meet either tomorrow or the next day. what time are you off?

EDIT:
i didnt even drive the gsx today. fronts are running on the wire so i left it at home.

 

[Strm Trpr]

Cool man...
I get off at 4:45 everyday, so our schedules would work out swell.
That sucks you didn't know that it's the sellers responsibility to smog the car prior to selling.
That makes me think there are issues with it not passing smog.
Hopefully not though....
Go to the DMV get the paper work started and the title transfered, they'll probably give you a red number 9 for your window....
Get your tires dialed in, and we can meet tomorrow if you want.
PM me and we can exchange email addresses and phone numbers.

Peace

 

[Nijasan]

Hey, I just bought my first DSM too.

Non-running, like sherwin. Too bad our cars don't run. I guess we could push them to a middle location and hang out for a bit, but the return trip home would suck!

 

[Strm Trpr]

Concord, that's a roll for me....
I could get there if you pay for my gas, lunch and a 12er of Sam Adams.
JK....
What's wrong with your car?

 

[Nijasan]

Not too sure yet my friend. This is my first attempt at a project, so I'm not very knowledgeable.

The last known thing about the car is that it was running "rough" then after it was parked for 2 months it wouldn't turn over. At the moment, it's not even attempting to turn over. So I figure it's something with the ECU or the starter. (judging by my various searches in the problem diagnosis forum)

I really don't know though. The car is in kinda rough condition also. It's sat a lot in the past several years. I figure I'll turn the key and go over things one step at a time until it's actually trying to turn over, then go from there. I ordered some shop manuals on CD (all I could find for the gvr4) so I'll be getting those in soon. Hell, I don't even have tools out here on the west coast yet, so I've gotta start buying those too. (Tonight, probably.)

Currently I've only got Heineken stocked at the house, but I'm willing to go on an early oktoberfest hunt.

 

[Strm Trpr]

Well, what ever..... we could probably get some of us together on a Saturday or something and take a look if you'd like....
These motors are really pretty easy to work on once you get the I can't believe I'm doing this out of the way....
Just keep a clear head and read.... read.... read.....

Peace

 

[Nijasan]

This weekend is great. My IM stuff is to the left if you're serious.

 

[Strm Trpr]

Well, I am serious, but I'm going fishing this weekend and it's my B-Day......
Sorry dude....
Get that pig to at least crank over and run rough like you said it did, then we'll talk.

Peace