What did you do to your DSM today?

[Gwaihir]

It was a busy couple of days.

Pulled the original 20 year old factor starter out of my 98 Talon TSI AWD and installed a Bosch starter.

Replaced the positive battery terminal connector with a “beefier” new connector.

Traced a boost leak to my type rs bov. The bov outlet connecting into my MAF housing had wiggled loose a bit. Tightened that up.

Cleaned my SMIC a bit with a dry brush, will hit it with some cleaner later. Was dirtier than I thought.

Took out the stock air box and installed a K&N FIPK.

 

[97 eclenger]

I pulled the whole interior including carper out of my 92 laser rs. So far a total of 4 rat nests have been found.

 

[b00st3d]

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Working on my project.

 

[007jimmy]

Levittown... What yard did you find that at?? I could use a new top for my Spyder and that looks in Excellent shape...

Junkyard Barbies. It’s in Morrisville. Are you local to that area?

 

[jinscho]

Junkyard Barbies. It’s in Morrisville. Are you local to that area?

I'm about an hour and a half North towards the Stroudsburg area. I usually hit one of the three Harry's u pull it yards, but those cars are always picked through and torn apart with very few useful things left.

 

[RipperXX]

Completely cracked my transmission 2 weeks after buying the car. Good times.

How?

 

[FirstTimeDSM]

How?

Not entirely sure to be honest. Went from first and shifted to second at like, 5,500 or maybe 6k. Shifted into second and at around 3,500 in second, heard a loud POP. Not SUPER loud but noticeable. Drove about 1/8th of a mile back to work(Delivery driver) which was weird because immediately after the popping sound, i was locked out of my gears, couldn't shift to them if i tried, then after wiggling it in neutral a few times and going back to second everything was fine. anyways, got back to work and a 3x3 puddle of tranny fluid came out when i parked in the parking lot, lots of chattering as i towed it home in neutral. so i jacked it up and got under there and this is what i seen.

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First gear was kicked back out at me prior to this happening if i wasn't at high rpms/holding it up into first. Then it started doing a fairly loud ticking noise ONLY in first. Assumed it was a synchro or a 1-2 fork bent, was gonna drop it that night and take a look, then literally 15 minutes before my shift ended. This. So. Yeah, Guess they weren't kidding when they say you'll always be working on your dsm

 

[RipperXX]

Not entirely sure to be honest. Went from first and shifted to second at like, 5,500 or maybe 6k. Shifted into second and at around 3,500 in second, heard a loud POP. Not SUPER loud but noticeable. Drove about 1/8th of a mile back to work(Delivery driver) which was weird because immediately after the popping sound, i was locked out of my gears, couldn't shift to them if i tried, then after wiggling it in neutral a few times and going back to second everything was fine. anyways, got back to work and a 3x3 puddle of tranny fluid came out when i parked in the parking lot, lots of chattering as i towed it home in neutral. so i jacked it up and got under there and this is what i seen.

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First gear was kicked back out at me prior to this happening if i wasn't at high rpms/holding it up into first. Then it started doing a fairly loud ticking noise ONLY in first. Assumed it was a synchro or a 1-2 fork bent, was gonna drop it that night and take a look, then literally 15 minutes before my shift ended. This. So. Yeah, Guess they weren't kidding when they say you'll always be working on your dsm

That's only true if you keep trying to go faster and drive it hard as crap for the way it's built. I'm content with a high 12 sec 4cyl that corners VERY hard and gets 30mpg on the highway and doesn't ever seem to need much more than an oil change and gasoline. Has had one or two electrical problems this year, but what do you expect form a nearly 30yr old wiring harness...

Speak of which, does anyone have a source for the ECU temp sensor pigtail for a 90? Mines pretty much toast, every now and then it shorts and the ECU thinks the cars coolant temp is either 300*F or -60*F but it works 99.5% of the time so I have been ignoring it.

 

[b00st3d]

Picked up the final revision parts from the water-jet cutter and now it's time to build a jig and assemble.

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[Dsm panda]

Changed every bushing in my talons shifter changed the oil and trans fluid. Got new injector seals in, they where leaking bad. Wired up my wideband into ecmlink which was also installed recently. Going to start it let it idle and then I need to pull the turbo and send out for a rebuild in the next few weeks here. Going to drain the oil again and put some better oil in then she just needs some tires and should be ready to be driven again.

 

[Gwaihir]

Gave my Talon a fresh look. Headlight and corner light swap. Still trying to decide how I want to wire my halos. Thinking I’ll tap the corner lights. I already have the headlights as DRL with the proper setup due to this being a Canadian build.

Getting a timing belt and water pump replacement this week. Have NGK coils, plugs, and wires on the way along with a walbro l190.

She’s running good right now. Should be like brand new soon

 

[pksystems]

Ordered some parts to fix issues.

Thermostat/gasket, radiator cap, reverse switch, tranny mount shifter bushings, and another new axle seal. I dunno why, but it's leaking.

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Stopped a power steering leak from when I replaced the rack and couldn't get hose on all the way. It also had one of those bs squeeze hose clamps so I reached my arm in the smallest of space to put a real hose clamp on and get hose all the way on. It was a bi***. Also fixed a couple boost leaks

 

[DogWhistle]

Had a great time at the All Mitsubishi Cookout and Car Show today. Over 100 Mitsu’s. Here are some early pics on their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2090458550981957/?ti=icl

 

[007jimmy]

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Continuing my black interior swap. Keeping the dash and console gray for the mean time. Not to mention the plastic black handles that housed the switches were trashed. Cleaned and scrubbed the black leather seats and swapped out the better foam cushions. Doors will be scrubbed next. The magic eraser worked wonderfully for the seats!!

 

[ThunderChild]

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Finally got time to try v2 of my w2a intercooler reservoir. Got much better welds this time, also used .190" 5052 instead of the 3/32" 5052 I was using. Also changed over to .030" wire after I ran out of .035" and it seemed to work alot better.

Here's v1... I bailed after seeing the debacle unfolding and ruining a couple of my -16an weld on fittings. Mind you, v1 was the second time I used the spool gun, v2 is the 3.5th time (I practiced kn a scrap of the new material right before diving in haha)

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Still alot to improve on and learn, but I'm happy with v2. Biggest thing was prep, planning and sticking with the steps, like don't put the AN bungs on before doing the rest of the welding...

 

[99-420a]

Reinstalled my engine and solved a couple little bugs I was having with it.
No leaks or knocks started first try.
Will be going turbo soon. Got to buy a manifold and waste gate and intercooler core. Would have had it already but had to buy injectors for my Infiniti.

 

[keithlag]

Rebuilt the trans an drive it to work

 

[b00st3d]

Finished some more of these.

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[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Cut the rear brake lines out of my 92 Talon. All rusted and blew a hole in one, so new tubes are going in this weekend.

 

[Dsm panda]

Got my exhaust manifold painted and under the hood cleaned up. Rebuilt my turbo and filled with all new fluids. New cluch master and slave new bushings in shifter base and shifter. Almost road worthy again can't wait.

 

[Kryndon]

Connected a light switch for the glove box (why was it ever disconnected??) and cleaned the interior. Hey, it's still something!

 

[fredom dsm]

Built a bracket for my catch can and another one for my Map sensor( I know its not map but cant remember the name)

 

[Kenny07]

Tore apart the interior, ran the OHM racing Fuse box and engine harness, deleted heater core. Pressure washed the engine bay to get ready for a fresh coat of paint.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Started the car after a lot of small upgrades. Didn't run long but was happy it started. More work tonite!
Got the Volk Tube Front end on also!!
Thanks @99gst_racer !!!

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Out with the old!!!!

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