Team3S             Saturday, July 7 2001             Volume 01 : Number 541




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Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 14:02:34 -0400
From: "Mihai Raicu" <aa2345@wayne.edu>
Subject: Team3S: RE: 1. Damage to engine from driving without oil?

Jim,

Thanks for sharing the story.  The exact thing happened to my brother.  He
heard a loud bang 6 miles after changing his oil, but dismissed it as
running something over on the road (it was night).  Previous to that his oil
pressure was unusually high (and he was happy).  After driving another 2-4
miles through the city (40-50 mph easy driving under 4000 RPM), he saw the
oil pressure decrease.  He pulled over and noticed a puddle under his car.
He did not drive it until he had new oil placed in the car the next day
(while he slept in his car for the night).

He will report this problem to his insurance and will also write Jiffy Lube
for a formal complaint.  If they cover the cost of a check-up, it may be
worth to get a compression check.  What else should a mechanic look at.  He
probably should not ask for a complete engine teardown and inspection of
cylinders, or should we?

- -MIHAI-
95 Red VR4

the car driven without oil is a 94 Pearl Yellow TT

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>Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 06:30:49 +0200
>From: "Jim Matthews" <jim@the-matthews.com>
>Subject: RE: Team3S: 1. Damage to engine from driving without oil?
>
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> After replacing the engine, I sold the Accord and bought the Stealth.  THE
>VERY DAY I bought the Stealth, perhaps 50 miles from the lot, I heard a
loud
>TWANG sound under the floor while taking an exit off the highway.  The
>thought occurred that it could be the oil plug bolt falling off, but I
>dismissed the possibility of having TWO engines run out of oil in a matter
>of weeks as being way too unlucky, even for me.  The oil pressure stayed
>high, the light didn't come on...
>
> I was wrong (i.e.- I was right).  I continued to a store (about two miles
>past the exit ramp) and gave the engine plenty of time to drain oil all
over
>the parking lot.  Of course I didn't see the puddle when I came back to the
>car, started it up, waited at two traffic lights and drove about two miles
>at 50+ mph before NOTICING that the oil light was on solid.  You can't even
>BEGIN to imagine my mental state at that moment.
snip
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Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:54:55 EDT
From: ViperPilot99@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: Fuel Pumps

Jeff,


I have I also been investigating the matter and contacted Denso in Japan and
here is what they had to say.


<Answer>
I'd like to reply to your question and request regarding Fuel Pump.

As you stated, 195130-0771 is our product for Mazda Cosmo, but it
flows 48 gph. (not 90gph)

We are not be able to supply this part directly to the users and
doesn't keep stock.

Please contact to Mazda dealer for your supply.

Although I'm not sure US Mazda  dealer could help you for the
vehicle for Japanese market.

But, Please try it.


Thank you very much.

    Yours sincerely
- --
DENSO CORPORATION



I don't know what to make of it? I'm going to talk to them more and find out
what I can.


Later,
George

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Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 22:34:26 -0500
From: "Todd D.Shelton" <tds@brightok.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Fuel Pumps (again)

- -----Original Message-----
From: Darren Schilberg <dschilberg@pobox.com>
To: team3s@stealth-3000gt.st <team3s@stealth-3000gt.st>
Date: Thursday, July 05, 2001 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: Team3S: Fuel Pumps (again)


>Jim - I think there was someone at the East Coast Gathering this year with
>two fuel pumps.  Here is a link to his trunk.
>
>http://www.geocities.com/ecg2k1hooters/imagepages/image110.html
>
>--Flash!
>1995 VR-4



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That setup is an absolute godawful MESS!
Reminds me of something one of my kids would devise.

It's so much easier to use a highflow intank
in conjuction with a super highflow external inline.
One line in [stock return] and one big line out.[steel braided]
Clean, simple, neat and effective.

I guess some people just like complication?

- - tds


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Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 22:59:33 -0500
From: "Todd D.Shelton" <tds@brightok.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Fuel Pumps (again)

- -----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Lucius <stealthman92@yahoo.com>
To: Rich Fowler <richfowler2@home.com>; team3s@stealth-3000gt.st
<team3s@stealth-3000gt.st>
Date: Thursday, July 05, 2001 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: Team3S: Fuel Pumps (again)

>
>No, I am not sure what the Cosmo pump flows. I can only go by what I
>have seen reported on the net and what Mike Welch at Road///Race said
>Denso told him. Some fellow by the name of Dave Henry tested the
>Cosmo
>pump and others, and Arty has posted flow tests results here (don't
>know his source). In all cases, the Cosmo ("HKS") pump flows about
>the same as the Supra pump.
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When I spoke to HKS tech reps about their S/3K pump
back in 94' they claimed/assured me it was good to 600HP.

This according to HKS USA in CA.

I'm sure they were assuming stock line.

- - tds


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Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2001 14:57:57 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@starband.net>
Subject: Team3S: FS: SRS Airbag and SRS Diagnosis Unit

Part Numbers:
MB943282 - SRS Diagnosis Unit (control unit under the center console)
MR706000 - SRS Airbag
MR309474 - Radio Controls (attached to the SRS Airbag)

These are all in working condition, and there is a little wear on the
buttons for the radio.

These should fit all first gen cars.

I am offering these to the lists here and on 3si.org first before I auction
it off on ebay.

Highest offer takes it all...

- -Cody
overclck@starband.net


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