Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Wednesday, December 18 2002 Volume 02 : Number
028
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>> the supra has sequential turbo, a smaller one at lower rpm,
then
>> the fatty one just a little more boost at higher rpm
Despite the popularity of this misconception, the Supra twin turbos are
identical for all practical purposes - uh, like twins. :) There has been
some
discussion of very slightly different wheel sizes on some models, but
nothing
of consequence. Each Supra Turbo compressor wheel is bit larger than
our 15G
wheel, I think.
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:01:52 -0500
From: "Furman, Russell" <
RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: was turbo/ NOW lifters and block cooling?
Of note is the fact that the MKIV runs a pair of CT-26's and that one of
the turbine housings is different than a standard CT-26. I can not
remember at this time which one of the 2 is different (I believe it is the
rear one).
Also due to issues with the manner in which the sequential system operates
(causing premature #2 turbo failure) quite a few owner's with the 6 speed
manual opt to wire open the cross over system and run them in
parallel.
The fact that I still remember how to do this procedure scares me.
Now for VR-4 related questions........
Does anyone know offhand a non adjustable replacement lifter option for our
cars that will withstand 9K rpms and high lift/ high duration cams?
The DR option is nice but the level of detail required to get the lifters
all exactly the same is beyond my capability.
I would like to improve coolant flow around the block (and the heads also)
and I am looking for recommendations as to how much I can really open up
the flow ports and channels on the block.....
- -----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Lucius
[mailto:jlucius@stealth316.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 9:51
AM
Subject: Re: Team3S: turbo
>> the supra has sequential turbo, a smaller one at lower rpm,
then
>> the fatty one just a little more boost at higher rpm
Despite the popularity of this misconception, the Supra twin turbos are
identical for all practical purposes - uh, like twins. :) There has been
some
discussion of very slightly different wheel sizes on some models, but
nothing
of consequence. Each Supra Turbo compressor wheel is bit larger than
our 15G
wheel, I think.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:53:41 +0100
From: "howard smith" <
darkstar4000h@msn.com>
Subject:
Team3S: FW: Good news in the mail
Got this in the mail today!! Going to take her in
date December
2002
RE: IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION:SR-02003
this notice is sent
to you in accordance with the requirements of the national traffic and motor
vehicle safety act. you may have received a prior notice to have the
transfer case oil in your vehicle inspected. parts are now available for
transfer case seal replacement. What is the safety issue? Mitsubishi motors
sales of America .inc has determined that a defect which affects vehicle
safety exist in certain 1991 through 1999 Mitsubishi 3000gt VR-4 vehicles.
there is a possibility that a leak in the transfer case may cause bearing
failure and subsequent lock up of the wheels which could result in a crash what
your retailer will do: your retailer will inspect the transfer case for
leakage or damage and if necessary, replace the seals and re-fill the
transfer case to the proper level: or replace the transfer case if there is
evidence of damage. what you should do: please contact your authorized
Mitsubishi retailer immediately to schedule an appointment for the repair
there will be no charge for this repair. how long will it take: the repair to
the transfer case will take approximately two hours to complete, but may
take longer, depending upon your dealer schedule. Have you changed address
or sold the vehicle? if you have changed your address or sold the vehicle please
fill out the enclosed postcard if you have already encountered the
problems described above and have paid for the repair you may send your
original receipts and/or other adequate proof of payment to the following
address for reimbursement please include a daytime phone number.
Mitsubishi motor sales of America inc., customer connections Dept., P.O.
Box 6400,cypress,CA90630-0064 if you have any trouble getting your vehicle
repaired promptly and at no charge please inform us by calling: Mitsubishi
customer connections Department (888)MITSU-2002 (888-648-7820 hours
Monday-Saturday 7am-to 10pm central standard time
if after contacting Mitsubishi customer connections. you still
have a problem having your vehicle repaired promptly and without
charge write to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration 400 seventh street SW, Washington D.C 20590, or call the
auto safety hotline toll free 888-327-4236 Mitsubishi is committed to
making your safety our first concern and we sincerely regret any inconvenience
to you caused by this recall sincerely Richard Donnelson Director; service
and product support
Howard Smith 3000gt VR4 1993
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 07:53:23 -0800
From: "fastmax" <
fastmax@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S:
hesitation in gear w/o throttle
I'll second that. I was going to respond with a recommendation that you try
and find someone willing to let you plug in their known good ECU to
determine is yours is bad.
Jim Berry
==============================================
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <
scooper@paradise.net.nz>
>
> > My computer is a remanufactured one - mine went bad a month or so
> > ago. I had the capacitors replaced
>
>
"Remanufactured" is salesman's talk for "replaced the capacitors", more
>
than likely it's a dud. Try another one, one that you know that works.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:05:29 -0800
From: "fastmax" <
fastmax@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S:
Custom 6spd Gearbox from PowerHausII offered...
The problem is, if the guy develops the transmission he wants someone to
buy it now not in 5 years. He was trying to get response from people who
are willing to buy one now. I'm interested but I don't have $8 grand to
spend on the tranny --- I'd have to be a hard core drag racer to spend 8 K on a
tranny when my stock unit is suitable for my needs, which includes road
racing.
Jim Berry
====================================================
> Yes, but what if the $8000 is worth it? What if the 8K means the
> tranny lasts 2, 3, 4 or more times as long as the mitsu tranny?
Not
to mention how much longer will our trannies be available, 5 or 10 years?
After that, I'm sure the prices will get jacked up well above $2000 due to
supply.
------------------------------
Sounds like the ducts to the intercoolers. I don't have caps here at
work, but sounds like they are different on the 99 front end.
Chuck
- -----Original Message-----
From: Alex Pedenko
[mailto:alex@kolosy.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 4:31 PM
Hey all,
The body shop is installing my '99 bumper and here's what they're telling
me - they're saying that there is some kind of a duct leading from the
side intake scoops on the bumper to the intercoolers, and that since the
intake ducts on the new bumper are much larger that those of the old one (which
they are), that you will be able to see those ducts. What the hell are
they talking about??? I thought there were no ducts or anything - it was
all part of the bumper???
Thanks,
Alex
'95 VR4
------------------------------
just got my 2 recall notices from mitsu for my '93 and '94 in the mail
yesterday.
haven't heard from my son about his yet.
Chuck Willis
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:22:20 -0600
From: "Willis, Charles E." <
cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject:
RE: 3S-Racers: Re: Team3S: Custom 6spd Gearbox from PowerHausII offered...
I would say that 3 and 4 are used more often in road courses, rather than 2
and 3.
Chuck Willis
- -----Original Message-----
From: Damon Rachell
[mailto:damonr@mefas.com]
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 1:45 PM
Subject:
Re: 3S-Racers: Re: Team3S: Custom 6spd Gearbox from PowerHausII offered...
has anyone ever figured out if the gearing from the 5 & 6 speeds are
interchangeable? For instance, road racers might want 1, 2, and 5 from
the 5-speed while 3 & 4 from the 6 since 2 & 3 are used most and
this
combo offers closer ratios. maybe even swap in the 6th gear
into a 5
speed box for greater fuel economy.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:05:33 -0800
From: "Geddes, Brian J" <
brian.j.geddes@intel.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: Transfer Case Success
I just got mine yesterday for my '94. Does anyone have results from
going into the dealer? Has anyone been hassled for running Redline
or similar non-stock fluids in the transfer case?
- - Brian
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 12:10:49 -0600
From: AINut <
ainut1@telocity.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: Custom 6spd Gearbox from PowerHausII offered...
It's hard to buy an $8,000 item on pure speculation, especially if there is
no
proof that the "new design" is any better than the old design. Not
trying to be
a smart-alek here, just an informed customer who can't waste
that kind of money.
AI Nut
fastmax wrote:
> The problem is, if the guy develops the transmission
he wants someone
> to buy it now not in 5 years. He was trying to get
response from
> people who are willing to buy one now. I'm interested but
I don't have
> $8 grand to spend on the tranny --- I'd have to be a hard
core drag
> racer to spend 8 K on a tranny when my stock unit is suitable
for my
> needs, which includes road racing.
>
> Jim Berry
====================================================
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 12:24:11 -0600
From: AINut <
ainut1@telocity.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: Transfer Case Success
Haven't received mine yet. Still waiting.
AI Nut
Willis, Charles E. wrote:
> just got my 2 recall notices from mitsu
for my '93 and '94 in the mail
> yesterday.
>
> haven't
heard from my son about his yet.
------------------------------
I took mine in the day after the recall was announced. They replaced the TC
with a new one and did not even mention the red line I was running in the
old one. All in all they had the car for two days.
Joseph
93 vr-4
- -----Original Message-----
From: Geddes, Brian J
Sent: Tuesday,
December 17, 2002 1:06 PM
I just got mine yesterday for my '94. Does anyone have results from
going into the dealer? Has anyone been hassled for running Redline
or similar non-stock fluids in the transfer case?
- - Brian
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:03:54 -0800
From: "Geddes, Brian J" <
brian.j.geddes@intel.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: Transfer Case Success
Wow!! Did you have obvious symptoms or visible damage to your
transfer case? And what dealership did you go to...I may go to the
same place if it's anyplace nearby! :)
> I took mine in the day after the recall was announced. They
>
replaced the TC with a new one and did not even mention the
> red line I
was running in the old one. All in all they had
> the car for two
days.
>
> Joseph
> 93 vr-4
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 13:59:50 -0600
From: "Willis, Charles E." <
cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject:
RE: 3S-Racers: Re: Team3S: Custom 6spd Gearbox from PowerHausII offered...
I think the 2nd gen 3 and 4 are shorter than the 1st gen, and I believe I
get more torque at the same speeds in the same gear because of the higher
rpms and boost. There is something to be said for taller gears,
though, because they seem to encourage carrying more momentum through
corners.
Chuck
- -----Original Message-----
From: Damon Rachell
[mailto:damonr@mefas.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 2:04 PM
So, if you could swap gears from a 6 speed in a 5 or vice versa, what
would you choose? I'd think that the shorter 3 & 4 would be much
more
of an advantage than a taller 3 & 4. And you're right, I
wasn't
thinking. 3&4 are used almost exclusively, with the
exception sometimes
of turn 5 at willow springs.
Damon
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 15:35:31 -0700
From: "Damien" <
dabinch@actionsd.com>
Subject:
Team3S: Safe boost level?
'93 VR-4 Stock except K&N cone and A'pexi AVC-R and Autometer mech
boost
gauge. What is a "safe" level of boost?
Damien
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:39:13 -0500
From: "Mihai Raicu" <
mraicu@wayne.edu>
Subject: Team3S: RE:
Transfer case recall
Do you think I should take out the AVC-R Electronic boost controller
and
K&N Filter b/f going to the dealer for the recall (if it's going to
come
in the mail soon)? I wouldn't want them to find an excuse not
to
replace the Transfer Case.
What do you guys think?
- -MIKE-
95 3000GT VR4
Michigan
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:45:41 -0500
From: "Furman, Russell" <
RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: RE: Transfer case recall
I would leave the K&N in if it a EPA/CARB compliant unit (includes and
silly
sticker to be compliant but hey what do I know)
As for the AVCR, hell yes get that thing outta there. (just remove
all the
components which hook to the main harness and just pull the harness
into the
passenger compartment and hide it near the ECU) just to reduce the
risk of
you damaging the ecu wire harness....
Russ F
CT "royally annoyed with the aftermarket parts world for
our cars"
93 VR-4 Under the knife since 06/02 :/
- -----Original Message-----
From: Mihai Raicu
[mailto:mraicu@wayne.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 5:39 PM
Do you think I should take out the AVC-R Electronic boost controller
and
K&N Filter b/f going to the dealer for the recall (if it's going to
come
in the mail soon)? I wouldn't want them to find an excuse not
to
replace the Transfer Case.
What do you guys think?
- -MIKE-
95 3000GT VR4
Michigan
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:49:08 -0600
From: AINut <
ainut1@telocity.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: RE: Transfer case recall
Plus, if they don't know it's there, they can't steal it.
AI Nut
Furman, Russell wrote:
> I would leave the K&N in if it a
EPA/CARB compliant unit (includes and silly
> sticker to be compliant but
hey what do I know)
>
> As for the AVCR, hell yes get that thing
outta there. (just remove all the
> components which hook to the
main harness and just pull the harness into the
> passenger compartment
and hide it near the ECU) just to reduce the risk of
> you damaging the
ecu wire harness....
>
> Russ F
> CT "royally annoyed
with the aftermarket parts world for our cars"
> 93 VR-4 Under the knife
since 06/02 :/
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 15:46:34 -0700
From: Gabe Simoes <
Gabe92RTTT@comcast.net>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Safe boost level?
I'd say 14psi. I think your turbos might run a little on the hot
side
because of your stock exhaust but I see no problem. Rewire your fuel
pump
and do the bypass mod.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Damien" <
dabinch@actionsd.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 3:35 PM
> '93 VR-4 Stock except K&N cone and A'pexi AVC-R and Autometer mech
boost
> gauge. What is a "safe" level of boost?
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:56:39 -0500
From: Mark Frouhar <
mfrouhar@bear.com>
Subject: Team3S:
Transfer case question
Dumb question but I've searched through the factory manual and still
don't
have an answer.
Is there a separate fill and drain plug for the transfer case? Or
does it
just get filled when you fill tranny?
thanks
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Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:09:41 +0100
From: "Roger Gerl" <
roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Safe boost level?
For the stock fuel system its 1.00 Bar boost level in between 4500 and
5500
rpm max.
And no, bypassing the fuel pump relay is not recommended at all unless
the
relay connections are corroded. Even then the stuff should be cleaned
but
not bypassed.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Gabe Simoes" <
Gabe92RTTT@comcast.net>
Sent:
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 11:46 PM
> I'd say 14psi. I think your turbos might run a little on the hot
side
> because of your stock exhaust but I see no problem. Rewire your
fuel pump
> and do the bypass mod.
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 15:13:43 -0800 (PST)
From: Roger L <
yiotta@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S:
Nobody with Carfax?
My, times they are a changin...Nobody has a carfax acct? I need to
check a VIN on a 95 VR4 Spyder...Guess I will have to open one....I will
wait and see if I get a response. Thanks!
Roger L
F15DOC
Rose Bowl 2002!
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 15:30:19 -0800
From: "Gross, Erik" <
erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Transfer case question
There are separate drain and fill plugs for the transaxle and the
transfer
case, for a total of 4. They are 17mm and all use the same
(aluminum?)
crush washer, aka gasket.
On the 1st generation cars, there is an additional check plug (ok, so
some
cars have 5 plugs) and IIRC, it's 14mm.
Be sure you/they replace the gaskets, especially if you have an
aluminum
case (all transaxles and I think 1G transfers). You have a
cast iron
transfer case, so you probably don't need to be paranoid about the
monkeys
using an impact wrench to put the drain plug back on, but you never
know.
Dealer monkeys stripped my transaxle drain plug before I bought the
car...
so nice to take out the plug and have 3/4" long pieces of
non-magnetic
aluminum threads come out, too... grrrrr. I think I
may bring my transfer
case in to the dealer and plop it on the counter to
deal with the recall :-)
That'd be amusing.
> Is there a separate fill and drain plug for the transfer
>
case? Or does it just get filled when you fill
tranny?
> -Mark Frouhar
>
95 VR4
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 15:34:10 -0800
From: "Gross, Erik" <
erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Safe boost level?
> I'd say 14psi. I think your turbos might run
> a little on
the hot side because of your stock
> exhaust but I see no problem. Rewire
your fuel
> pump and do the bypass mod.
Don't do the fuel pump relay bypass mod - that just serves to make you
run
rich at idle. Do the rewire this way and you get the same WOT
voltage and
still have a reasonable (lower) voltage at idle and low
load:
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:50:29 -0500
From:
songsay@cs.comSubject: Team3S: safe
boost
hey, so I got a question. I heard someone mention that the stock exhaust
will cause the turbos to run hot. so is it a suggestion to get a less
restrictive exhaust if you up the boost to say 15? does the "aftermarket"
exhaust allow the turbos to run cooler?
songsay
92 vr4
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:54:20 -0500
From: "Darren Schilberg" <
dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Transfer Case Success
Do they replace the fluid in there with what was already in there
(same
brand) or their cheap Mitsu stuff? Whether it is Red Line or
Amsoil or
something else non-Mitsu brand it is more expensive and if it was
only
put in there 10k miles ago (my case) then I don't want them dumping
that
on the floor and filling with their cheap stuff. Will they spring
for
the exact replacement fluid - anyone know?
- --Flash!
- -----Original Message-----
From: Joseph
Sent: Tuesday, December 17,
2002 13:57
I took mine in the day after the recall was announced. They replaced
the
TC with a new one and did not even mention the red line I was running
in
the old one. All in all they had the car for two days.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:53:34 -0600 (CST)
From: Geoff Mohler <
gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: Transfer Case Success
They'll use what is recommended.
Its silly to suggest they pay for redline..however, I'm sure they'd put
in
whatever you took them in most cases.
On Tue, 17 Dec 2002, Darren Schilberg wrote:
> Do they replace the fluid in there with what was already in there
(same
> brand) or their cheap Mitsu stuff? Whether it is Red Line or
Amsoil or
> something else non-Mitsu brand it is more expensive and if it
was only
> put in there 10k miles ago (my case) then I don't want them
dumping that
> on the floor and filling with their cheap stuff. Will
they spring for
> the exact replacement fluid - anyone know?
>
> --Flash!
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:00:34 -0800
From: Michael Gerhard <
gerhard1@llnl.gov>
Subject: Team3S:
Transfer Case Recall - update
The previous owner of my car (who is also the original owner) gave me the
recall notice and I called Concord Mitsubishi (California) to schedule an
appointment. They said they are on their 6th vehicle and have only had to
replace one unit. They are basing their judgment on the amount of fluid in
the transfer case. If it is dry then they assume burned up. If it is low,
they are overhauling. If it is full I think all they do is replace the
fluid and test the vehicle.
I'm going in on the 23rd. They said it takes about an hour for the simple
case and if they replace the transfer case it takes 2 days, assuming they
are not back ordered. I will report on what they do to my '91 VR4.
I really appreciate this list. Thanks for all the expertise ya'll (that's
Texan speak) bring to the 3S world.
- --------------------------------------------------------------
Michael
A. Gerhard 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Pearl
White
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Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 01:06:01 +0100
From: "Roger Gerl" <
roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: safe boost
You may ask the person where he measures the temperature that should
become
higher and what the relation is to the pressure in the intake manifold
then.
An aftermarket exhaust does nothing until the precats have been
removed.
Search in the FAQ and the archive for more on that topic. This then
helps to
spool the turbos up quicker and decreasing the backpressure to the
turbine
wheel. The pressure may then hold longer in the rpm band. But you
will still
not have enough fuel to support the amount of air forced in
!
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <
songsay@cs.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December
18, 2002 12:50 AM
> hey, so I got a question. I heard someone mention that the stock
exhaust
will cause the turbos to run hot. so is it a suggestion to get a
less
restrictive exhaust if you up the boost to say 15? does the
"aftermarket"
exhaust allow the turbos to run
cooler?
>
>
songsay
>
92 vr4
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:29:19 -0500
From: "David Thrower" <
repairerr@worldnet.att.net>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: RE: Transfer case recall
Hi Guys,
I keep seeing success stories about the Transfer
Case Recall on the 3000GT,
but has anyone who owns a Stealth heard from
Chrysler yet?
Dave Thrower
92 Stealth R/T TT
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:30:29 -0600
From: "cody" <
overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: RE: Transfer case recall
Actually, someone on the 3SI mailing list was notified, and they have
a
Stealth, so, obviously, Dodge is ponying up the money to do this
too...
- -Cody
- -----Original Message-----
From: David Thrower
Sent: Tuesday,
December 17, 2002 9:29 PM
Hi Guys,
I keep seeing success stories about the Transfer
Case Recall on the
3000GT,
but has anyone who owns a Stealth heard from
Chrysler yet?
Dave Thrower
92 Stealth R/T TT
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:49:15 EST
From:
M3000GTSL84@aol.comSubject: Team3S:
Chrome Wheel peeling
While washing my car yesterday I noticed that the chrome is kind of popping
off the wheel around the wheel lip. I took the wheel off and looked around
the back, where the chrome sealing was actually PEELing off the wheel.
All 4
wheels have the same problem.
Why is this? I wash them and wax them with protectant regularly. They are
the
97-99 style SL 17 inch rims. Anyway I can further prevent this? Was
there a
recall on this?
thanx guys
- -mike
97 SL
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:06:47 -0600
From: "Alex Pedenko" <
alex@kolosy.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S:
Chrome Wheel peeling
Move to California ;)
But seriously, iirc, you're out east, right? Whatever the case,
road
salt is an absolute killer to chrome - from what I've heard just
about
the only way to drive through winter on chromes is to wash and wax
them
almost daily.
The easiest way (if you have the money) is to get a set of beater
rims
for the winter... it's what I did (well that plus the fact that
a
pothole ruined one of my 18" vr4 chromies which have a price tag of
700+
new each)
Alex
'95 VR4 lasting the Chicago/Michigan winter on non-chrome
17"
Fittipaldi's
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 23:24:20 EST
From:
Klusmanp@aol.comSubject: Re: Team3S: RE:
Transfer case recall
Has anyone had the transfer case replaced due to worn male/female spline
shaft from the tranny to the transaxle?
I would think it is reasonable to imagine a transfer case lockup if the
spline shaft let go while driving.
Here is the big question: If the female spline in the transaxle is worn,
and
the male spline in the tranny is worn Mitsu should replace BOTH tranny
and
transaxle, right? (too bad you can't service/rebuild the tranny. Heh heh
heh.)
Paul Klusman
'91 VR-4
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 23:28:03 EST
From:
Rod2414738@aol.comSubject: Re: Team3S:
RE: Transfer case recall
I bought my '93 Stealth R/T TT on the 1st of October and hadn't received
anything in the mail. I called the dealer and they told me to take
them my
VIN number (last 9 digits I think) and the mileage. They
looked it up and
informed me that the recall is still outstanding on my
car. My car was still
listed under the previous owner. I am
taking it in on Monday to have it
looked over. My transfer case has
been leaking since I bought the car, so it
will be obvious that the TC case
is leaking. I check the level at least once
a week. I will let
you know what happens on Monday.
- -Rod
'93 Stealth R/T TT
> Hi Guys,
> I keep seeing success stories about the
Transfer Case Recall on the 3000GT,
> but has anyone who owns a
Stealth heard from Chrysler yet?
> Dave
Thrower
> 92 Stealth R/T TT
------------------------------
Does anyone know of a good way to get the driver side plenum stay
bolt
on?
The rest of the plenum is on and I can get the bolt in, but it
does not
want to screw in all of the way and I am afraid of putting too
much
torque on it.
The stay is tight, but the bolt is not fully seated. Should I just
leave
it until I need to check the plugs again? Can I just unbolt the front
a
little and then put the bolt in, or will I need to get a new gasket.
Joseph
93 vr-4
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:44:14 -0600
From: "Oskar Persson" <
osk@attbi.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: RE:
Transfer case recall
Yes - several of us Minnesota R/T TT owners have received one.
- -----Original Message-----
From: David Thrower
Sent: Tuesday,
December 17, 2002 9:29 PM
Hi Guys,
I keep seeing success stories about the Transfer
Case Recall on the
3000GT,
but has anyone who owns a Stealth heard from
Chrysler yet?
Dave Thrower
92 Stealth R/T TT
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Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 02:46:41 EST
From:
Czarcd@aol.comSubject: Re: Team3S: RE:
Transfer case recall
I called Dodge today...and they confirmed the recall on the RT/TTs.
They are
going to call me back with the details. For those of you who
have had the TC
replaced was it automatic....or do they check your old one
out first then
make a determination on whether you need one or not.
Carlo
91 Stealth RT TT
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Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:40:09 +0100
From: Roger Gerl <
roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: driver side plenum stay bolt.
I don't really know that you used the right bolt with the appropriate
length ? They all should screw in easily without much torque then. The
torque for all the bolts can be found in the repair manual. No, you don't
need a new gasket.
At 23:42 17.12.2002 -0500, Joseph Spainhour wrote:
>Does anyone know
of a good way to get the driver side plenum stay bolt
>on?
>The rest
of the plenum is on and I can get the bolt in, but it does not
>want to
screw in all of the way and I am afraid of putting too much
>torque on
it.
>
>The stay is tight, but the bolt is not fully seated. Should I
just leave
>it until I need to check the plugs again? Can I just unbolt
the front a
>little and then put the bolt in, or will I need to get a new
gasket.
>
>Joseph
>93 vr-4
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Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 07:21:40 -0600
From: "William Jeffrey Crabtree"
<
wjcrabtree@earthlink.net>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: driver side plenum stay bolt.
I agree with roger, having just put together mine about a week ago, all
of
the bolts should just basically be able to be driven in with your
bare
fingers and then tightened with a wrench. You likely have two
bolts mixed
up and the one you are having difficulty with is probably
"bottoming out" in
the hole....don't try to tighten it and twist it off
in the hole!!!
You'll then have a WHOLE NEW PROBLEM.
- -Jeff C.
- -----Original Message-----
From: Roger Gerl
Sent: Wednesday,
December 18, 2002 2:40 AM
I don't really know that you used the right bolt with the
appropriate
length ? They all should screw in easily without much torque
then. <<SNIP>>
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Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:53:04 -0500
From: "Starkey, Jr., Joseph"
<
starkeyje@bipc.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: RE: Transfer case recall
I have not.
- -----Original Message-----
From: David Thrower
[mailto:repairerr@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 10:29
PM
Subject: RE: Team3S: RE: Transfer case recall
Hi Guys,
I keep seeing success stories about the Transfer
Case Recall on the
3000GT, but has anyone who owns a Stealth heard from
Chrysler yet?
Dave Thrower
92 Stealth R/T TT
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