GSX, ...is running again Options

[akamiami]

After two months of being sidelined, the GSX is back on the streets. I was chasing down a persistent oil leak and in the process of fixing that, created huge problems with the car. But, after two head swaps and no small amount of frustration, frozen fingers, and four letter words, it runs.

For all the hassle that I've been through for the last two months, I can honestly say it was all worth it the first time I hit the gas and let it go in 2nd gear. This car is scary fast and though it always seems like there's a million things to do, it's all about enjoying it while it lasts. Guys, if your DSM runs, count yourself lucky and enjoy every moment of it. If it doesn't, then get that sumbitch fixed and start having fun with the car again.

Finally, I can park that POS evo and drive the good car.

[awd4kicks]

Oh and BTW... While we are the subject of non-running DSMs.

Remember that my bearings went to Hell after only 300 miles of break-in running. Upon inspection we found that the cylinder walls, pistons, rings, crank journals and bearings were all marred by oil contaminated with metalic debri. I also found that the balance shaft eleiminator stub I had installed was galleded and after seeing that I remember that it's bearing finish wasn't perfect when I recieved it. I'm now leaning toward that as my core problem along with my turned 10 under Mitsubishi crank.

So I'm now going to use another crank. I may end up using another block and bore it out .020 instead of re-boring mine and having to buy another set of forged pistons.

This is getting expensive!!! Whatch out for the bearing surface on any $45 balance shaft removal stub shaft that you buy!