team3s            Sunday, November 5 2000            Volume 01 : Number 316




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Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 12:18:36 -0800 (PST)
From: George Kuo <amkreadgto@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: Blocking off the EGR on the TT..

Hi All,

Just want to know if there are side effects in
blocking off the EGR pipe in our TT's?  I have heard
most ppl say do it.. and some say don't!

I blocked off mine recently and it began to smoke once
a while when driving.. white smoke.. very stinky
smoke.. don't know if its related.. and whats weird
about it is that it does not smoke ALL the time when
driving... and of course when u take it to the
mechanic.. it doesnt smoke! err!!

I have checked for oil in the coolant reservor, water
on oil cap, burnt oil on dipstick.. all came out
negative.. so it doesnt seem like a blown-by...

Anyways.. im gona try to unblock the EGR tomorrow and
see what happens..

Someone mentioned replace the PCV?? I remember RogerG
told me we dont need to worry about that thing on our
cars... any input is greatly appreciated.


/George
www.geocities.com/AmkreadGTO/Hybrid.html

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Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 16:09:15 EST
From: Merlin916@aol.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Blocking off the EGR on the TT..

   Well to see when and why its smoking - you have to know what the EGR does.
 The EGR is an Exhaust Gas Recirculation system.  It introduces exhaust gases
into the intake in order to reduce peak cylinder temperatures.  The oxygen in
the air has already been burned, so it cant burn again, and the cylinder
temperatures decrease.  Why do you need to do this?  To reduce emissions of
oxides of nitrogen.  The EGR will close at warmup, as then you want to get
cylinder temperatures up quicky.  Its closed at idle, as temperatures dont
get high at idle anyway, and its closed at WOT, as you then want maximum
power.  So the only time the EGR is open is a mid-throttle cruise (2000-3500
rpm).  So if thats when your getting that white smoke out of your exhaust, it
may be a result of the closed valve.  If thats not when youre getting your
smoke, or youre getting it at other times as well its probably something
else. 

as an aside - if you just told me that you had white smoke coming out of
yourexhaust, id probaby guess it was coolant, probably from blow-by.  That
would produce a very nasty smell.  A compression test would probably give you
youre answer as to that one. 

Joe

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 09:13:36 -0000
From: "George Shaw" <george.shaw@btinternet.com>
Subject: Team3S: Alcon Brake Setup

I received a price back from Bozz in Japan today for the Alcon disk
conversion for the 3000GTO.

>>>>
Thank you for sending e-mail to Bozz Speed.
The Alcon brake kit was specially made for that show car, so price is very
high.
Now we can supply you the Alcon brake kit from Greddy.
It is 462000yen and includes 332mm rotor, 4pots calliper with 44.5mm and
38.1mm piston, brake hose and pads.

Thanks.
Daisuke Mamiya
Bozz Speed
>>>>>

this works out at $4263 or £2952

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 06:29:51 -0800 (PST)
From: John Christian <jczoom_619@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Alcon Brake Setup

Hi George,

That's the MOST expensive so far.

There must be several hands dipping into the selling
price.


Be of good cheer,
John


- --- George Shaw <george.shaw@btinternet.com> wrote:
> I received a price back from Bozz in Japan today for
> the Alcon disk
> conversion for the 3000GTO.
>
> >>>>
> Thank you for sending e-mail to Bozz Speed.
> The Alcon brake kit was specially made for that show
> car, so price is very
> high.
> Now we can supply you the Alcon brake kit from
> Greddy.
> It is 462000yen and includes 332mm rotor, 4pots
> calliper with 44.5mm and
> 38.1mm piston, brake hose and pads.
>
> Thanks.
> Daisuke Mamiya
> Bozz Speed
> >>>>>
>
> this works out at $4263 or £2952
>
> eMail:                 george.shaw@btinternet.com
> Fax/Voice Mail:  +44 (0) 87 0133 6126
> Mobile:               +44 (0) 78 1162 5179
> Home:                 +44 (0) 28 9062 8924
> ICQ#:                          1741675
>
>
>
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=====
Please respond to jczoom@iname.com
'93 TT with Porsche brakes and Supra TT rotors
12.4@109MPH  5/97 almost stock
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/flats/4538

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 23:25:59 -0600
From: "john adams" <johnqadamsiii@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: Synchro 5 spd. problems

I was curious as to whether anyone is aware of what causes this
apparently common problem in the 5speed trannies, as well as the "plague"
which tends to hit the output shaft. Certain Alfa Romeos had a similar issue
with
the 1-2 synchro, which it turns out - as a fellow who spoke with a, or the,
head Alfa
designer recently told me - the problem arose from the fact that the manual
called
for the same weight of transmission oil as the rear-end, which was intended
to simplify
matters for the consumer, or perhaps prevent them from using one in the
wrong place.
The effect was to cause too much wear over time on the synchros, and to
prevent the problem i was told the use of a higher than called for viscosity
Redline oil would
cure the syndrome. At any rate, im kind of glad in this respect that i've
got the auto trans.
but perhaps there is, if not a solution, a decent reason behind this issue
for the 5 spd owner.

Incidentally, I was a little hopeful of getting a response to the electrical
issues that
still face me. Namely, the ignition keylock position and release, windows,
and headlight
motor not working/alarm causing the lights to flash and otherwise being
non-responsive. Anyone know how to disable the alarm...? Thanks in advance
if anyone
might have a piece of advice or two. I'm actually too broke to buy the
manual
for now after purchasing the car.

regards,
john, 93 stealth es

- -----Original Message-----
From: Greg S. <wizards@mhtc.net>
To: stealth@starnet.net <stealth@starnet.net>; team3s@stealth-3000gt.st
<team3s@stealth-3000gt.st>
Date: Friday, November 03, 2000 6:10 PM
Subject: Team3S: Need bad Synchro definition ....


>Hi all ... I've got a low mileage Stealth Twin Turbo and shortly after I
>bought it I was convinced that I had the infamous 1-2 synchro problem
>because when I go to shift from first to second it "feels" like it hits
>a bump when I shift from 1 to 2 .... sort of like a hard hesitation if
>you will.  Anyway, I finally took it in to my dealer to check out and he
>responded with that he didn't feel any problem when he drove it and told
>me a few other things that sounded like a bit of BS to me.  So my
>question to those that know they've had the problem, can you describe
>the symptoms of the problem in more detail so that I know if I'm right
>or if I'm being BSed ..... Thanks much in advance.
>
>Greg
>


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