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  • tschuhly replied to the thread 1997 GST.
    · 12 891
    Dude!!!! Congratulations!!! Now you just have to wait until it randomly stops working in 2 or 3 weeks which is the tradition with these cars...lol jk
  • ItsTwan309 replied to the thread DSM Shootout 2026.
    · 11 469
    It wont let me watch the video. Hoping its the nasty little nt
  • pauleyman posted a question on the classified ad Wanted 4G63 ISO built short block.
    If they're saying balance shaft bearing holes are bad then Just delete the shafts. You will still need to plug the front shaft holes but a bearing is not required to do thst. There are other ways.
  • chrysler kid replied to the thread Saving a DSM Legend: 1998 Eclipse GSX Restoration.
    · 15 825
    The cams are probably fine enough to verify the car runs and doesn’t have rod knock.With the scarring on them I’d want to pull the cam caps to see if there is any other scarring to indicate contamination in the oil system.Do the timing belt...
  • Gabriel Pena posted the classified ad Wanted 2g ISO Rear Pass EDM Tail light in DSM Parts Classifieds.
  • Gabriel Pena posted the classified ad Wanted 4G63 ISO built short block in DSM Parts Classifieds.
    Hey guys, machine shop called saying my 7 bolt split thrust block is unreusable (f*** balance shafts) and just checking to see if any of you guys have an assembled built short blocks that are ready to go in. Would need proper receipts but am...
  • pauleyman replied to the thread Resolved Timing Mark On Exhaust Cam Won't Line Up.
    · 10 9,253
    Lose the cam lock tool. Clip the belt to the cam gears. I like office supply binder clips. Route the belt starting exhaust cam first, intake cam etc. If it doesn't match on oil pump rotate the sprocket ccw slightly. Same for crank. When you get...
  • ohyeah replied to the thread Resolved Timing Mark On Exhaust Cam Won't Line Up.
    · 10 9,253
    I know is way later but did this get resolved? I'm running in to the same issue. Even when I do get the plastic cam lock tool in place the teeth on my belt and my crank sprocket line up exactly and the belt won't slip on. I've tried everything I...
  • GzusEclipse98 replied to the thread Resolved Advice on Ignition parts.
    · 5 317
    Day after replacing the old parts and the car rides smooth again. No more tick and no more chassis-jerk when stationary. Spark plugs copper NGK BKR6E11, Coil Pack Hitachi IGC0147, and Plug Wires NGK 8103. I think i should edit this thread's tag...
  • GzusEclipse98 replied to the thread 98 Eclipse GS.
    · 10 1,711
    Maintenance Log: The following maintenance was performed at 65,2XX miles on the odometer. So as of yesterday 23rd of June 2026 the spark plugs, ignition coil pack, and ignition coil wires were replaced. Spark plugs were replaced with NGK copper...
  • GES replied to the thread 1G Removing Rear Motor Mount.
    · 9 331
    It's a 91 Eclipse GS, fwd, 1.8L, auto trans and it's the rear roll stop mount. That mount appears to be mounted on a long support member and wonder if that needs to be removed along with the mount.Thank you! 😁Thank you for posting that! 😁
  • bastarddsm replied to the thread DSM Shootout 2026.
    · 11 469
    You must be registered to see element.
  • Laporte18 replied to the thread 1997 GST.
    · 12 891
    Finally after a lot of trial and error, we are up and running on a base tune. Still need to tidy up a few loose ends but we’re getting close. Was able to take it on its first drive in 8 years, up and down the street. You must be registered to see...
  • jersygsx posted a reply to a question on the classified ad Wanted Looking for an Evo 3 16g.
    I just listed a bad ass 20G built by Justin W, for about half of what a new evo 16g costs
  • heresjimmy42 posted a reply to a question on the classified ad Wanted Looking for an Evo 3 16g.
    I was more looking for used in decent shape but I've been looking at a 20g
  • miliman13 replied to the thread DSM grill and meet.
    · 2 244
    Last reminder- this weekend!!
  • miliman13 replied to the thread RX-8 anyone?.
    · 15 5,163
    No it wasn’t - I tried for a very long time to convince bill to make the adapter years ago, but bill was very resistant and unpleasant about it !!Others also had similar experiences with him over this and thus decided to do it themselves- it...
  • ItsTwan309 replied to the thread DSM Shootout 2026.
    · 11 469
    He has to be, who else is gunna hook ya up with crabby patties🤩
  • ItsTwan309 posted a reply to a question on the classified ad For sale 1g Bumper lights.
    192$ I can send them out tomorrow😊
  • Badge023 replied to the thread 1G Removing Rear Motor Mount.
    · 9 331
    Very long 3/8" ratchet extension with a 14mm swivel socket and attack from the top. I think I got the cross bolt from the passenger side. Jam a wrench on the nut.
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