team3s              Monday, June 12 2000              Volume 01 : Number 166




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Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 10:21:52 -0400
From: "Dan Mecier" <dmecier@ka.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: valve lash adjusters

Yes, the new lash adjusters do have a larger oiling hole. I replaced mine
last summer and 20,000 miles later I haven't had a tick.

Dan

>John,

>From what I've read replacing the Lash adjusters will help .... Mitsu
>DID come up with an improved lash adjuster that I understand has larger
>holes in it to prevent the ticking noise.  I searched my records and
>found the following sentence that should help you out.  Good luck and
>let me know if it helps as I'm going to try and get Mitsu to do this for
>me on warranty later this Summer.

>Yes the md337687 is the new lash adjuster , should list for $14.67  3si
>discount is $11.74.

>Greg






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Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 07:41:42 -0700
From: "Jim Berry" <fastmax@home.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: automatic climate control

Are you sure it's not in the economy mode ---- the compressor light goes off but
everything else is the same.

        Jim Berry
=================================================

> on my VR4 with the full auto climate control, the system all of a sudden
> now refuses to switch to A/C (showing the blue cooling arrows on the
> control panel) unless I put the temperature setting all the way at the
> bottom end..  65 degrees..  otherwise it just blows hot air..  it has
> worked perfectly up until today..  > ***Info:  www.stealth-3000gt.st/Team3S-Rules.htm***


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Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:29:07 -0600
From: Manoj Prasad <mprasad@uswest.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: automatic climate control

Dave,

Mine does the same thing.  It happens once a month or so but after about 15 minutes it goes
back to normal.

At this point I just live with it.

Rgds
Moe

Jim Berry wrote:

> Are you sure it's not in the economy mode ---- the compressor light goes off but
> everything else is the same.
>
>         Jim Berry
> =================================================
>
> > on my VR4 with the full auto climate control, the system all of a sudden
> > now refuses to switch to A/C (showing the blue cooling arrows on the
> > control panel) unless I put the temperature setting all the way at the
> > bottom end..  65 degrees..  otherwise it just blows hot air..  it has
> > worked perfectly up until today..  > ***Info:  www.stealth-3000gt.st/Team3S-Rules.htm***
>
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Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 23:55:23 EDT
From: Klusmanp@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: New throw-out bearing squeaks

Just had a new clutch installed in my '91 VR4. The new throw-out bearing
squeaks and clatters just like the old one did. (car at rest - shifter in
neutral - foot off clutch pedal - engine idling)

Squeeking goes away when I just start to depress the clutch pedal, but the
rattling doesn't stop untill the clutch pedal is all the way to the floor.
Car drives fine otherwise.


1) Are there any adjustments to the clutch that will stop the squeeking?

2) Do the getrag trannies start to clatter as they age? (mine has about 40k
mi.)

Thanks.

Paul Klusman

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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 01:03:00 EDT
From: "Dg B" <dbretton@hotmail.com>
Subject: Team3S: Need Help with Evaporator unit + a/c recharge

Hello,

  I need to acquire a new evaporator unit for my 1993 Stealth.  Does anyone
have a spare?  Does anyone know what these the cost is for these, new?

Also, what do I need to do to recharge my car?  Do I need to convert the
refrigerant?  What is involved?

I apologize for the number of questions, but I thought that I could save
some bandwidth by sticking it all in a single post.

Thanks!

- -Dennis
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 03:44:55 -0500
From: xwing <xwing@execpc.com>
Subject: Team3S: Re: Midwest Gathering update

FYI:

There will be 3000GT / Stealths gathering at the Diamond Star Shootout in Norwalk,
Ohio July 21-23, run by Buschur Racing.  This is a great event, gets over 200 cars
every year.  Has DSM and 3S drag shootout on Friday July 21; Autocross and Carshow
on Sat. July 22; All Import Drag Shooutout on Sunday July 23.  There are trophies
for winners-3rd places in classes, and some money/tires given away to some
winners/classes too.  We 3S are welcome, and have a drag class; we autocross with
DSMs, and last year a 3S CONVERTIBLE came in 1st in class as I recall?!

http://www.buschurracing.com/shootout2000/

Beeeeee   Theeeeeeerrre!  It really is "The Drag Event" of the year dedicated to
Mitsubishi/3S cars, and with autocross and all import shootout together is some
concentrated fun.  Besides my 94, from Wisconsin is (at least) a 99-converted 17G
turbo car, a 91 13 G car (both ARC 2 equipped etc); some DSM's (naturally); and I
believe the Minnesota Crowd of 3S's will be there this year as they were last
year...

Who else is planning to attend this Macro Gathering??

Jack Tertadian

John wrote:

> Mark;
> I searched my trash directory for a more recent announcement but couldn't find
> one. Your link below no longer works to view the web pages. In fact it goes to a
> different site entirely that I placed liberty after and it took me to your index
> and parent directory, but no further. It appears to be empty???
> Here is the redirect:
> http://www.corecomm.net/~liberty/
> Is it still scheduled for the same dates as below?
> John


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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:54:11 +0100
From: Gordon Tyrrell <gordon.tyrrell@openet-int.com>
Subject: Team3S: Screwed up gearing in this car

What's with the fucked up gearing in this car (5speed). I can lose my
license in 2nd gear.

Is there any way possible to alter the gearing to a more normal level? I
think it would help acceleration too. It's complete crazy that I need to
shift down to 2nd at 60mph to get any sort of decent speed.

Gordon
Dublin, Ireland
1993 Japanese Import VR4

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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:18:56 -0500
From: Matt Jannusch <MAJ@BigCharts.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Re: Midwest Gathering update

> There are trophies for winners-3rd places in classes, and
> some money/tires given away to some winners/classes too.
> We 3S are welcome, and have a drag class; we autocross with
> DSMs, and last year a 3S CONVERTIBLE came in 1st in class as
> I recall?!

Jack is right, this is THE premiere DSM/3S event of the year.  I've been there the last two years, last year with my Spyder and the year before with my Eclipse GSX.  Both years were great fun, and the people there are very friendly.

I actually came in second in Stock class at the autocross, not first, but who is keeping track?  ;-)  My car will be a little less stock this year, so I'll be up against the top of the DSM autocrossers, so the 3/S contingent will need support on the Stock end of the spectrum.  The great thing about this autocross is that it isn't turbo-phobic like SCCA events - you can have boost controllers and exhaust mods and such in the Stock class.  If you modify the turbos themselves there is a Turbo class, and if you modify suspension there is Suspension class, and then the highest class is the dreaded Suspension/Turbo class where anything goes (and does!).

This year I'll have my Spyder there again, this time with 15G's, ARC-2, fuel pump upgrade, water injection, etc.  Last year only three of us 3/S folks were there with cars (Del Kozinski (sp?), Oskar Persson and myself with Jack giving great advice and encouragement).  Last year the winning drag time was a 12.6 or so, so if you can do better than that (and I know a lot of folks can) then you should come on out and strut your stuff.  Its a great time!

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4

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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 06:20:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jeff Lucius <stealthman92@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Screwed up gearing in this car

There is no easy way to change the gearing short of manufacturing new
parts. And yes you have to keep the turbos spooled up to get decent
power out of these cars. The 6-speed gears are more evenly "spaced".
I have charts of MPH vs RPM for 5-spd and 6-spd AWD cars at:

http://www.3si.org/member-home/jlucius/2-gears.htm

Jeff Lucius, 3SI #476
Red 1992 Stealth TT - modified
  --> http://www.3si.org/member-home/jlucius/

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Tyrrell" <gordon.tyrrell@openet-int.com>
To: "gto" <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 3:54 AM
Subject: Team3S: Screwed up gearing in this car

What's with the ******* up gearing in this car (5speed). I can lose
my
license in 2nd gear.

Is there any way possible to alter the gearing to a more normal
level? I think it would help acceleration too. It's complete crazy
that I need to shift down to 2nd at 60mph to get any sort of decent
speed.

Gordon
Dublin, Ireland
1993 Japanese Import VR4


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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 14:34:58 +0100
From: Gordon Tyrrell <gordon.tyrrell@openet-int.com>
Subject: Team3S: Standard tyre sizes

What are the standard tyre sizes for the 1993 VR4 on 17" wheels?
Mine has 235/45 17's fitted all round and I'm about to replace them and
noticed 245 mentioned. I thought the 18" had 245 alright but not the
17".

At these prices I want to make sure I get the right ones from the start.

Thanks
Gordon
Dublin, Ireland
1993 Japanese Import VR4
http://fly.to/mr2.ie

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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 06:47:12 -0700 (PDT)
From: Matt Wise <diranged@south-park.cc>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Standard tyre sizes

My 93 VR-4 has 245's and always has. It has the stock 17's too..

On Mon, 12 Jun 2000, Gordon Tyrrell wrote:

> What are the standard tyre sizes for the 1993 VR4 on 17" wheels?
> Mine has 235/45 17's fitted all round and I'm about to replace them and
> noticed 245 mentioned. I thought the 18" had 245 alright but not the
> 17".
>
> At these prices I want to make sure I get the right ones from the start.
>
> Thanks
> Gordon
> Dublin, Ireland
> 1993 Japanese Import VR4
> http://fly.to/mr2.ie
>
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:15:06 -0400
From: Lloyd Wihl <lloyd@CAE.CA>
Subject: Re: Team3S: TRUNK MIS-ALIGN SL AND KEYLESS ENTRY ON GALANT GTZ

There are two round rubber stoppers under the trunk lid that are adjustable
by rotating them. They are supposed to protrude nominally 17 mm out of the
lid. First check if one or both are way off this measurement, and adjust if
necessary.

There is a further adjustment to the overall height of the trunk lid, and it
is at the latch, located behind the plastic panel at the rear of the trunk.
Adjustment consists of loosening the whole latch and moving it up or down,
then re-tightening. When I did this, I took off the whole plastic panel, but
you may be able to access the bolts holding the latch by popping the two
plastic discs that are vertical.

With a combination of the latch and the rubber stoppers, you should be able
to get the trunk lid perfect.

For the keyless entry, if it is like the 3000GT (and I am not sure it is),
you would have to get to the receiver, flick a switch on it to the SET 1 or
SET 2 position, press any button on your new transmitter, and then move the
switch back to the middle position.

Lloyd Wihl
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Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2000 22:12:20 PDT
From: "marc augellli" <marcsaugelli@hotmail.com>
Subject: Team3S: TRUNK MIS-ALIGN SL AND KEYLESS ENTRY ON GALANT GTZ

Hi,

I was hoping someone might be able to help me, I have a 94-3000gt SL
and I
notice that my trunk is not flush with the rear quarter panels.  The left
side (driver) of the trunk is rise a half an inch and the right side is
flush?  Has anybody had this problem also how did you fix it?

Another question I just purchase a new Galant GTZ and I love the car, my
question is does anybody know how to reprogram the keyless entry system? 
Sorry for the Galant question, i thought i would give it a shot if anybody
knew the answer.

Thanks for any help,
Marc



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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:45:54 +0200
From: "R.G." <robby@freesurf.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Screwed up gearing in this car

> What's with the fucked up gearing in this car (5speed). I can lose my
> license in 2nd gear.

Well the difference between 2nd and 3rd is too long but with the boost
turned up and other mods this is not longer a problem. The japanese ECU do
have the same program like the Aussie ones and timing as well as the fuel
curve is different. This results in 280PS DIN and seems to be one of the
"restrictors". A filtercharger and boost controller lets you forget this
manko.

Roger
93'3000GT TT


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