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 Nov 28 2005, 03:01 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin.  Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314  |
QUOTE (AWD DSM 1 @ Nov 28 2005, 02:57 PM) I'd be happy to help or even do it for you, but I won't have any time until well after the first of the year... not sure when I will get one, but I will take you up on the help offer if your free when I do get it. 
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Nov 29 2005, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE (AWD DSM 1 @ Nov 28 2005, 02:57 PM) Be careful which garage you take it too. I've heard more stories about garage screwing up timing belts and not fessing up than I care to think about. I can give personal testimony to a shop absolutely screwing up the job and overcharging me for it as well. Once I got the car back and fixed the problems myself, I realized how easy it actually is to change that belt. It's a pain, no doubt, but nothing overly complicated. Don't be skurrred! Oh, the shop that "fixed" my car didn't know to sync the balance shaft behind the oil pump pully. It made for some nasty vibes and an exploded crank pully assembly.  
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thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Nov 29 2005, 03:24 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Validating Posts: 365 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Mt. Sterling, IL Member No.: 60 |
I can attest to it not being that difficult. Ive gone through it countless times (and a new head) on my gsx before i got it right. If your doing it by yourself, its 100x easier if you get the timing belt tensioner tool. Its like 20 bucks if i remember right. The hardest thing about it was getting the stupid plastic cover off, gotta get a bit creative on which sockets you use to get to some of the bolts. And remember to loosen the water pump pully bolts BEFORE taking the belts off. Other than that, get the parts you need and its not too bad. I can get it tore down and back together in an hour after doing it a dozen times.
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--------------------------------------- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX- Traded in, buhbye little buddy 1994 Plymouth Laser- 1.8 auto. 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse- GS auto. RIP 12/5/02 |
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Nov 29 2005, 05:18 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
QUOTE (90GSX @ Nov 29 2005, 03:24 PM) Ive gone through it countless times (and a new head) on my gsx before i got it right. thats the reason I don't want to try it myself. -------------------- ┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐
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Nov 29 2005, 05:53 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
I can attest to Rob's DSM capabilities. He is the ultimate go-to guy when it comes to this type of work. Just this fall he helped me with a complete headgasket, waterpump, radiator, coolant hoses, ARP headstuds, and timing belt tensioner job. I don't like doing it by myself, but I do like helping in every aspect. Rob was pretty respectful of this and asked for my help throughout the project. We had to line up the cam gears several times but, after the fourth or fifth time, we got it right. I reccomend at least having someone knowledgeable stand over you if you're going to attempt it yourself. Things you might consider while the T-belt is off
new timing belt tensioner new water pump new crank pulley dampener new belts Most of those things are easier while the T-belt is off or you take them off anyway. Let us know how it goes and good troubleshooting on the BISS and timing deal! -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 29 2005, 06:07 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
thanx for the advise.
I was about to give up on the car it was a last resort to switch the plug wires.
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Nov 29 2005, 11:38 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Tech Moderators Posts: 388 Joined: 19-September 02 From: Pekin Member No.: 11 |
QUOTE (turbohcar @ Nov 29 2005, 05:53 PM) Just this fall he helped me with a complete headgasket, Did he drop any lettuce in one of the cylinders while the head was off  I remember everything, except important things 
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1996 Talon TSI AWD Great indeed is the power of the dragon as the sun, yet humbly and slowly it meanders its way shy, minuscule indeed is the power of the tiny scorpion, yet it swaggers its tail and boasts to the sky. |
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Nov 30 2005, 09:47 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
lettuce? I sense a story coming on.
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Nov 30 2005, 10:19 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (scorp28 @ Nov 30 2005, 12:38 AM) Did he drop any lettuce in one of the cylinders while the head was off I remember everything, except important things Hmmm.... don't recall this one.... feel free to refresh my memory! -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Nov 30 2005, 07:17 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
hmmmm....I will have to remember not to get him a salad for helpping me with my car.
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Nov 30 2005, 10:44 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Tech Moderators Posts: 388 Joined: 19-September 02 From: Pekin Member No.: 11 |
Not anything all that funny, I just remember being at your place when you were putting a head on the old race car and just happened to see a piece of lettuce in the cylinder after taking a burger break.
Don't ask me how I remember stupid unimportant stuff, I guess it's a gift. -------------------- Brian J
1996 Talon TSI AWD Great indeed is the power of the dragon as the sun, yet humbly and slowly it meanders its way shy, minuscule indeed is the power of the tiny scorpion, yet it swaggers its tail and boasts to the sky. |
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Dec 1 2005, 08:25 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Darn Dirty Rob!
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Dec 1 2005, 04:37 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
soooooo did he eat the lettuce???
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