Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Wednesday, March 26 2003 Volume 02 : Number 114

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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 14:33:45 -0500
From: "Jim Fay" <jfay@tssu.com>
Subject: Team3S: another CD question

Speaking of CD units, mine has never worked. Has anyone repaired or
replaced one? I have looked at the unit and it is tied into the radio with
an interrupt circuit or something to bypass the radio when using the CD. If
an aftermarket unit is instaled, will it use the same wiring setup, or will
I need to remove both and start over?

Jim
Black 91 RTTT

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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 11:28:35 -0800
From: "Andrius Masiulis" <andrius@vb.lt>
Subject: Re: Team3S: CD Changer

http://www.millionbuy.com

Ebay is a real shit. I week ago I wanted to buy crest dental care strips so
on Ebay they were more expensive that at the local shop plus expire date was
near and you have to add shipping ! Shit. I had a lot of problems buying
things there. Payed more than at the shop. Maybe one good deal with Clifford
car alarm for $40.

andrius
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From: "Ken Lovell" <wklovell@yahoo.com>
To: <Team3S@team3s.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 11:07 AM
Subject: Team3S: CD Changer

> I'm interested in adding a CD changer to my '97 VR4 on the cheap.
> Anyone have a good source to buy the stock CD changer that I can just
> plug in? I came up dry on e-bay.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken
> '97 Green VR4

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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 16:59:43 -0500
From: "John Monnin" <John.Monnin@3si.zzn.com>
Subject: Team3S: Re: Install engine and transmission together

<html><head><meta Name='keywords' Content='commtouch, pronto, mail, free email, free, branded, web based, free web based email, communications, internet, software, advertising banners, e-mail, free software'></head><body ><div align='left'><blockquote><blockquote><TT>I bolted my transmission to the engine and installed both togther. 
You have to watch to keep from smashing the alternator into 
everthying but it worked fine.   I would highly recommend this over 
trying to mate the transmission to the engine after the engine is in 
the car. 
 
P.S.  Congradualations to Jeff Crabtree for finally installing his 
engine!   Jeff I can't rememeber if you did a 4-bolt main conversion 
or not.  I remember when I blew my engine that Jeff's blew before I 
finished repairing mine.  I took me 1 1/2 years to get it all 
together because I had so little spare time.  Unfortunately for Jeff, 
I have been driving my car for over 1 1/2 years since the rebuild and 
everytime I looked Jeff was still working on his. 
 
John Monnin 
91 VR-4 
4-bolt main conversion 

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 07:14:12 -0700
From: Chip Greenberg <chipg@pvtnetworks.net>
Subject: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Hi Folks. Yesterday I had the automatic tranny fluid flushed and
replaced in my Ford Explorer and the dealer suggested I have the power
steering fluid flushed as it looses its viscosity over time. Like my
Stealth, the Explorer is a well maintained high milage vehicle. I told
him I wanted to do some homework first. So the question is do any of
you flush the power streerng fluid in your cars? If I do the Explorer
I'll do the Stealth.
Chip
92 Stealth RT tt
114,000 miles

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:22:14 -0500
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Chip and list, I would recommend the PS fluid be replaced every 60K because
it acts in a similar manner to brake fluid in that it absorbs moisture and
in oil that is does begin to loose its viscosity over time. At a much
slower rate than engine oil but keep in mind it generally doesn't see the
operating temperatures or friction that engine oil or brake fluid does.

Russ F
CT

Flushed my power steering this weekend and that stuff smells almost as bad
as hypoid gear oil.....

- -----Original Message-----
From: Chip Greenberg [mailto:chipg@pvtnetworks.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:14 AM
To: team3S@team3s.com
Subject: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Hi Folks. Yesterday I had the automatic tranny fluid flushed and
replaced in my Ford Explorer and the dealer suggested I have the power
steering fluid flushed as it looses its viscosity over time. Like my
Stealth, the Explorer is a well maintained high milage vehicle. I told
him I wanted to do some homework first. So the question is do any of
you flush the power streerng fluid in your cars? If I do the Explorer
I'll do the Stealth.
Chip
92 Stealth RT tt
114,000 miles

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 07:27:32 -0700
From: Chip Greenberg <chipg@pvtnetworks.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Hi Russ.

Thanks for the response. was wondering about whether this was similar
to brake fluid.

What is the procedure for this? My buddy who is a mechanic said he
thought it might be hard to completely flush the system and you might
get air pockets. Again, similar to brake fluid.
thanks again
Chip
On Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at 07:22 AM, Furman, Russell wrote:

> Chip and list, I would recommend the PS fluid be replaced every 60K
> because
> it acts in a similar manner to brake fluid in that it absorbs moisture
> and
> in oil that is does begin to loose its viscosity over time. At a much
> slower rate than engine oil but keep in mind it generally doesn't see
> the
> operating temperatures or friction that engine oil or brake fluid does.
>
> Russ F
> CT
>
> Flushed my power steering this weekend and that stuff smells almost as
> bad
> as hypoid gear oil.....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chip Greenberg [mailto:chipg@pvtnetworks.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:14 AM
> To: team3S@team3s.com
> Subject: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush
>
>
> Hi Folks. Yesterday I had the automatic tranny fluid flushed and
> replaced in my Ford Explorer and the dealer suggested I have the power
> steering fluid flushed as it looses its viscosity over time. Like my
> Stealth, the Explorer is a well maintained high milage vehicle. I told
> him I wanted to do some homework first. So the question is do any of
> you flush the power streerng fluid in your cars? If I do the Explorer
> I'll do the Stealth.
> Chip
> 92 Stealth RT tt
> 114,000 miles

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:50:38 -0500
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Sort of, the way I did it was to disconnect the return line from the rack,
disconnect the CAS (crank angle sensor) and turn the car over so the pump
would turn but the car wouldn't start. I just kept filling the reservoir
while some one else would turn the key and hold it for about 15-20 seconds
at a time.

I did this until the fluid came from the return line came out the same color
as what I was putting in the reservoir.

Total time was about 2 hours including raising/lowering of the car and
disconnecting/reconnecting the return line the return line.

When I get home I will see if I can post a link to a picture showing which
line I disconnected.

FYI, hook a battery charger up to your car after you are done it will thank
you for the extra step.

Russ F
CT

- -----Original Message-----
From: Chip Greenberg [mailto:chipg@pvtnetworks.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:28 AM
To: team3S@team3s.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Hi Russ.

Thanks for the response. was wondering about whether this was similar
to brake fluid.

What is the procedure for this? My buddy who is a mechanic said he
thought it might be hard to completely flush the system and you might
get air pockets. Again, similar to brake fluid.
thanks again
Chip
On Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at 07:22 AM, Furman, Russell wrote:

> Chip and list, I would recommend the PS fluid be replaced every 60K
> because
> it acts in a similar manner to brake fluid in that it absorbs moisture
> and
> in oil that is does begin to loose its viscosity over time. At a much
> slower rate than engine oil but keep in mind it generally doesn't see
> the
> operating temperatures or friction that engine oil or brake fluid does.
>
> Russ F
> CT
>
> Flushed my power steering this weekend and that stuff smells almost as
> bad
> as hypoid gear oil.....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chip Greenberg [mailto:chipg@pvtnetworks.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:14 AM
> To: team3S@team3s.com
> Subject: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush
>
>
> Hi Folks. Yesterday I had the automatic tranny fluid flushed and
> replaced in my Ford Explorer and the dealer suggested I have the power
> steering fluid flushed as it looses its viscosity over time. Like my
> Stealth, the Explorer is a well maintained high milage vehicle. I told
> him I wanted to do some homework first. So the question is do any of
> you flush the power streerng fluid in your cars? If I do the Explorer
> I'll do the Stealth.
> Chip
> 92 Stealth RT tt
> 114,000 miles

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:44:29 -0600
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Or hook a battery charger to your car before starting the procedure.

My charger has a high current mode where you can run the starter off the charger, instead of the battery.

Chuck Willis

FYI, hook a battery charger up to your car after you are done it will thank
you for the extra step.

Russ F
CT

- -----Original Message-----
From: Chip Greenberg [mailto:chipg@pvtnetworks.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:28 AM
To: team3S@team3s.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Hi Russ.

Thanks for the response. was wondering about whether this was similar
to brake fluid.

What is the procedure for this? My buddy who is a mechanic said he
thought it might be hard to completely flush the system and you might
get air pockets. Again, similar to brake fluid.
thanks again
Chip
On Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at 07:22 AM, Furman, Russell wrote:

> Chip and list, I would recommend the PS fluid be replaced every 60K
> because
> it acts in a similar manner to brake fluid in that it absorbs moisture
> and
> in oil that is does begin to loose its viscosity over time. At a much
> slower rate than engine oil but keep in mind it generally doesn't see
> the
> operating temperatures or friction that engine oil or brake fluid does.
>
> Russ F
> CT
>
> Flushed my power steering this weekend and that stuff smells almost as
> bad
> as hypoid gear oil.....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chip Greenberg [mailto:chipg@pvtnetworks.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:14 AM
> To: team3S@team3s.com
> Subject: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush
>
>
> Hi Folks. Yesterday I had the automatic tranny fluid flushed and
> replaced in my Ford Explorer and the dealer suggested I have the power
> steering fluid flushed as it looses its viscosity over time. Like my
> Stealth, the Explorer is a well maintained high milage vehicle. I told
> him I wanted to do some homework first. So the question is do any of
> you flush the power streerng fluid in your cars? If I do the Explorer
> I'll do the Stealth.
> Chip
> 92 Stealth RT tt
> 114,000 miles

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 08:16:20 -0800
From: Andrew Woll <awoll1@pacbell.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Chuck: I have the same type charger but I am really wary of using the
starter setting. Do you know if the amperage supplied is dependent upon the
current draw at any given time. The reason I ask is that if voltage
exceeding about 15 volts is put accross the computer then there is a good
chance the computer will self destruct. Also, my sealed battery (like an
optima but made by excide) does not like to be charged at a rate higher than
two amps.

Andy
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
To: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>; "Chip Greenberg"
<chipg@pvtnetworks.net>; <team3S@team3s.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 7:44 AM
Subject: RE: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

> Or hook a battery charger to your car before starting the procedure.
>
> My charger has a high current mode where you can run the starter off the
charger, instead of the battery.
>
> Chuck Willis

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:21:57 -0500
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

That was my concern Andy, my 850 CCA Interstate battery had a "factory
recommendation" that the battery should only be trickled charged and never
fast charged.... So I trickled it for about 6-8 hours after I was done (car
isn't going any where with no front brake calipers anyway)

Russ F
CT

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:53:06 -0600
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Power steering fluid flush

Don't see how the voltage would go beyond 15 VDC - it's not like the charger voltage is unregulated. I have used the starter setting without ill effects. Also, the application we're talking about is running the starter motor to purge the power steering fluid, not charging the battery.

Chuck

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 19:59:18 -0500
From: "Nick Moore" <nmoore33@purdue.edu>
Subject: Team3S: steering play ??

Hi,
 I am experiencing play in the steering but it really only has an
effect when I'm going between 70 and 75. I can feel the play when I'm
going slower than that if I turn the steering wheel back and forth, but
when I'm going between 70 and 75 or so it really loosens up. It makes
things kind of uncomfortable and the front even shakes a little. I'm
planning on having it looked at, but I want to have somewhat of an idea
might be wrong with it. Does anyone know of a common problem with the
front end that could be causing this? Anyone experienced this? Thanks
a bunch.

Nick

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