Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth    Wednesday, May 28 2003    Volume 02 : Number 166
 
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 18:05:39 -0700
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Need Turbo lessons
 
Performance Techniques does not do any porting - I think the 13C's are the biggest wheels that will fit the TD04 *without* any milling...  I really don't know how much they cost, but I'll take a guess--
 
We had sent him the original 9b's for a rebuild when my car was being built by Bryan Rogers ("brainfood" on the 3Si board); they were too far gone, so he charged Bryan ~$800-$850 for NEW 9b cartridges.  (I paid Bryan one check for the car *and* the custom work he did for me, so I don't know the exact turbo price).  In the first outing at the track, one of the turbos failed, so we sent them both back to Jamie, who was going to replace them for free.  (He wasn't sure if it was our fault that some junk got in and ate up the blades or if it was their fault, so he was simply honoring their warranty to replace them.  BUT, since we had to spend all that money for the labor to take them out, I figured I would just upgrade now.  I already had a Supra pump installed, so I added a BC, SAFC, and 550cc injectors to go with the bigger turbos).  I asked for the 13g's but he knew my application - open tracking - and made other suggestions.  We talked it over and I finally decided on the 13C's, since I *did* want something bigger than the 13g's but I didn't want to deal with the extra lag of 15g's or bigger.  That additional upgrade was $600, so I guess the total was ~$1400-$1450, including clipping them 5 degrees.
 
Best,
 
Forrest
 
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 22:20:26 -0600
From: "Moe Prasad" <mprasad@uswest.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: total unconditional surrender!
 
Congrats.   I know it was rough. Many sleepless nights.  I went through this
with my output shaft and spun bearing.
 
My warranty company surrendered after four months of battle and I got a new engine.
 
Rgds
Moe
 
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 23:43:54 -0500
From: "John Monnin" <john.monnin@3si.zzn.com>
Subject: Team3S: NG03 Official Registration has begun/ Oil level sensor
 
Many members of this list do not go to 3Si very often.
The official registration for 3S National Gathering has begun.
 
Here is a direct link to signup form: http://www.3snationalgathering.com/signup/signup_form.php
 
Or go to the NG03 webpage for details on all of the Events
http://www.3snationalgathering.com
 
Or Go to the Forums and join a caravan or find a roommate for the
weekend.
http://www.3snationalgathering.com/phpBB/
 
I am organizing the Road course event which currently has 10-15
instructors most of which are local PCA and BMW club instructors. I
am limiting the number of non-instructors to 45 so register soon. I would love to have a few more 3S instructors.  Email me if you are
interested in instructing and did not get a email from me already
today.
 
Register for this event if you are interested in participating.
 
See you in St Louis!
 
John Monnin
John.Monnin@attbi.com
 
3SI STUFF!  http://www.3si.org/pages/catalog.html
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 02:10:54 -0400
From: Russ Williams <3000gt@wildweaselweb.com>
Subject: Team3S: Info on Erebuni Front Bumper Needed
 
First off, thanks for all the replies as to how to increase the power
in a non-turbo.  Looks like I will be going up to a VR4 as soon as I
can get my hands on one.
 
In the mean time, I had a minor accident in my 95 3000GT and am in
desperate need of a Erebuni Corp. Front Bumper as part of the Kit
366A.  I have called them directly and a number of their distributors
and they are apparently re-designing the kit so they have none
available.  I have the car in the shop, waiting just for the front
bumper.  If anyone has one or knows where I could get this I would
truly appreciate it.
 
Thanks Once Again,
Russ
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 02:28:25 -0400
From: "Alex Pedenko" <alex@kolosy.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Blitz Dual Solenoid setup
 
Speaking of this, I'm having some strange issues with my DSBC. It seems like small temperature and/or moisture changes really upset the settings and either make it want to overboost like crazy or not boost high enough. Is this normal? I mean I understand that a cooler intake charge means denser air, etc., but still shouldn't the EBC compensate for that somehow?
 
Thanks,
Alex.
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 13:31:45 -0000
From: "Jeff Lucius" <jlucius@stealth316.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Need Turbo lessons
 
The MHI 13C compressor wheel is used in the MHI TE04H turbocharger. The best info I have seen indicates the 13C has the same inducer size (1.580") as the 13G, but a slightly larger exducer size (2.087" vs. 2.000"). The flow has always been rated the same as the 13G wheel, or 360 cfm at 2.0 PR and 60% efficiency (a little less cfm at the "standard" 65% efficiency). The 13C wheel is used in the GT347 turbo. Of course the 13C will fit in a TD04 housing, which also easily holds the 13G wheel, the 15G wheel, and the 17G wheel.
 
Someone actually puts a T3 60-Trim wheel in the TD04 housing? What a waste when the T3 Garrett housing is available on the TD04 exhaust housing (GT368SX). Granted, Garrett's older wheels (like the T3) flow much less than MHI wheels of the same size, but putting the T3 wheel in a TD04 housing is likely not going to improve that.
 
Is the 13C larger than 13G? Yes, by 87/1000" at the major diameter.
 
Does 13C flow more than 13G? Not by any report I have seen.
 
If someone has a flow map for the 13C/TE04H, please pass it along to me and I'll update my web pages.
 
MUCH more info is available on these and other turbos on my web page: http://www.stealth316.com/2-turboguide.htm
 
Info on turbo compressor flow maps: http://www.stealth316.com/2-3s-compflowmaps.htm
 
Pressurization Primer for our cars: http://www.stealth316.com/2-primer.htm
 
Adiabatic compression in the turbo: http://www.stealth316.com/2-adiabat1.htm
 
Roger Gerl's excellent overview for our cars: http://www.rtec.ch/turbo_basics.html
 
Want to get up to speed on turbos? Sport Compact Car magazine ran a series of articles concerning turbos. All of them are worth reading.
 
Issues: July 2001, August 2001, September 2001, October 2001, July 2002.
 
The one about a year ago showed turbine efficiency before and after clipping. Efficiency dropped significantly. From their article and reports by turbo shops, the loss in turbine performance at *all* speeds is hardly worth the supposed gains of flow or reduced backpressure. But then turbine efficiency and backpressure are quantities that are rarely if ever measured for our cars.
 
Also, here is a list of turbo-oriented books I own. Again, all are worth reading (if you can find them, some are out of print).
 
Alan Allard, 1982, Turbocharging & Supercharging: Patrick Stephens, Ltd., 192 p.
 
A. Graham Bell, 2002, Forced Induction Performance Tuning: Haynes, 464 p.
 
Corky Bell, 1997, Maximum Boost: Robert Bentley, 250 p.
 
Earl Davis and Diane Perkins-Davis, 2001, Supercharging, Turbocharging, & Nitrous Oxide Performance Handbook: MBI, 160 p.
 
Joe Haile, 1997, Motorcycle Turbocharging, Supercharging & Nitrous Oxide: Whitehorse Press, 198 p.
 
John D. Humphries, 1992, Automotive Supercharging and Turbocharging Systems - A Technical Guide: Motorbooks International, 176 p.
 
Hugh MacInnes, 1984, Turbochargers: HPBooks, 159 p.
 
Happy reading, :)
 
Jeff Lucius, http://www.stealth316.com/
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:01:20 -0400
From: "Gene Calarco" <gac@clifton.ds.adp.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Check engine light on >and TCS off light
 
Jim,
 
As you suggested I swapped out the 1-4 and 2-3 coils cleaned all the terminals except the small lead from the transistor, I could not figure out how to release the pigtail?? did not want to break the thing so I just left it connected during the procedure....:)  ...put it back together, then cleared the code by removing the negative lead to the battery for 2 minutes. Ran the engine for 3-5 minuets turned off the engine then scanned the code, it was again 44  power transistor/ 1-4 ...
 
I put in an order for the part at a price of 169.00US ....ouch! ..should have it later today...
 
On my way to work today the check engine light started to flash off and back on randomly at the same time the tach needle would jump up a few rpm's, this behavior continued for about 2 miles.  When I pulled into the parking lot, I turned it off, then started up again ...hard check engine light was gone and "TCS off " light went out for about  45sec then came back on, I let it idol for 5 minutes and the check engine light would go from on to off every 30 secs or so.....
 
I would ask do you think the transistor is cutting in and out now? causing the light to go on/off .....
 
Eugene
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:16:03 -0400
From: Kopsick Michael J Contr WRALC/LJET <Michael.Kopsick@robins.af.mil>
Subject: Team3S: Need a 16x8 wheel silver  HELP!
 
Guys does anyone know where I can find a wheel for my 1994 3000gt sl?  I'm pulling my hair out trying to find one......Help. Help Help....
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 16:31:28 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Blitz Dual Solenoid setup
 
No, the DSBC doesn't compensate for other environment values. It measures
the pressure in the intake manifold and uses the given parameters (gain and
ratio) to control the solenoid. Only the overboost warning and limiter do
watch the pressure and ratio can be lowered with this safety feature.
 
You are absolutely right as in winter times the ratio I use is smaller than
in summer times. In fact, this is only about 1 or 2 ratio values, not more.
I've only changed the gain once but it is not necessary.
 
Other EVC try to achieve the set boost level as good as possible. They all
have a "learning" logic in them that is somewhat low and doesn't adapt
quick. Therefore, these controllers are know for overboosting too much
without a safety feature built in (AVC-R) or often achieve less boost than
it is set to (EVC). The new EVC V seems to have a faster learning and the
stepper acts more quick. Those systems can then adapt better to changing
environments. But IMHO, with the Blitz I'm sure that the limiter prevents
damage and I can switch to another ratio setting easily.
 
If you feel that the difference is too much, you may consider to change
gain to another value that is more appropriate to all ambient and then only
adjust with the Ratio settings you can store in the settings (4 or 3 in the
DC versions)
 
Roger G.
93' & 96'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:40:26 -0400
From: "Gene Calarco" <gac@clifton.ds.adp.com>
Subject: Team3S: Re:  Check engine light on >and TCS off light
 
Jim,
 
I did smell something funny when the problem first started like electrical ??  I did not pay much attention to it as if stopped the same day ..... bad
caps?  Is the ECU know for that problem?   Do you think I should still
replace the power transistor black module?  I would sure like to save the $$ if that is not going to do it ....  still seemed to have the misfire??
 
I have had a number of what the dealer put on the RO's > MISC Electrical repairs? over the service life..but nothing showing the ECU being replaced that I can remember.  The Tach signal seems to originate from the Power transistor circuit, starts at battery goes to the ignition switch then to the power transistor to the tach per the schematic in my book.
 
Eugene
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 11:35:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: Patrick James Ouellette <pouellet@mix.wvu.edu>
Subject: Team3S: Electrical Gremlin
 
It seems I keep chasing my electrical problem in circles.  The symptoms
are as follows: ECS light (Tour/Sport) does not work and car alarm goes
off sporadically.  Everything else, door chimes, interior lights, fan,
radio all work normally.  I suspect a short in the fuse box under the
hood.  Any suggestions or help narrowing the search?  Thanks for any
help you can offer.
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 11:37:32 -0400 (EDT)
From: Patrick James Ouellette <pouellet@mix.wvu.edu>
Subject: Team3S: Snap Acceleration Test?  Need Advice
 
I have just moved to a new state and they are performing a "Snap Acceleration Test"
on ALL cars, not just diesels.  I have gone as far as the top guy at the station and he is clueless that this is a test for diesel engines only.
 
To make matters worse they rev the engine quickly and repeatedly well beyond the red line while it is sitting in neutral.  According to the supervisor, manufacturer's specs are just guidelines and don't really mean that much.  I think they may have actually damaged the engine.  Anyway, I have found a lot of information about this test on the Internet.
 
What I am hoping to find is some documentation regarding the harm this could do to a non-diesel engine.  We have been together almost three years.  I love this car.  I have put on a lot of miles but it has been properly maintained.  I will move before I sell it or allow it to be abused.  I'm just trying to go in with as much ammunition as possible.  If you have any suggestions or could point me to someone/someplace that might, I would be eternally grateful.
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 11:41:17 -0400
From: "Starkey, Jr., Joseph" <starkeyje@bipc.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Snap Acceleration Test?  Need Advice
 
Wont our cars hit fuel cut a few hundred RPM's past redline?
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 11:50:30 -0400
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Snap Acceleration Test?  Need Advice
 
Yes they will but winding the engine up to that point and bouncing it of the revlimiter for any extended period of time with no drivetrain load will harm the engine.
 
The above action can cause connecting rod stretch, hurt the lower rod bearings, upper crank bearings, and even stretch the rod bolts if done for a long enough period of time.
 
Give me a few minutes and I will see what I can dig up on Google.
 
Russ F
CT
DR-650's + supporting mods
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 15:51:41 +0000
From: mjannusch@attbi.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Snap Acceleration Test?  Need Advice
 
> To make matters worse they rev the engine
> quickly and repeatedly well beyond the
> red line while it is sitting in neutral.
 
This makes no sense as a pollution test.  Once the motor reaches the revlimiter
(about 7250 RPM), the motor will cut spark to limit RPM and raw fuel will make
its way out the exhaust and cause invalid readings anyway.  Completely and
totally pointless as a test of anything useful, and probably not a great thing
for the car.
 
- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:51:57 -0500
From: Jon Paine <ppainej@attglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Electrical Gremlin
 
The alarm could be caused by a door switch - the switch has 2 contacts
so it's possible for the lights to work normally and the alarm to still
have a flaky contact. The contacts are exposed and cleanable when you
take the switch out. One of mine needed to have a contact straightened
out to make it reliable. No idea on the ECS, I haven't spent much time
looking at its operation - mine works OK so far. ;)
 
Jon
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 09:42:05 -0700
From: "Gross, Erik" <erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Electrical Gremlin
 
For the car alarm problem, check the hood switch near the underhood fusebox near the air filter.  It often gets a little out of alignment and doesn't make a good contact.
 
As for the ECS problem, does the light not work at all, or does it flash one or both of the lights?
 
- --Erik
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 13:41:41 -0400
From: "Starkey, Jr., Joseph" <starkeyje@bipc.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Snap Acceleration Test?  Need Advice
 
I agree the test is not a good idea on a gasoline engine.  I was just inquiring about the rev limiter.  Patrick, maybe you should take your car somewhere else.  What did the service station tell you they intend to test by performing a snap acceleration test on your car?  Generally, the test is used to determine the amount of diesel soot spewed out of a diesel engine.  Since gasoline cars do not emit particulates, I can't for the life of me see anything that they could be testing for, except perhaps oil blow-by from worn rings.
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 14:08:26 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@spamcop.net>
Subject: Team3S: Front exhaust manifold
 
I have a crack in my front exhaust manifold and have a replacement sitting here ready to take service.  Can the front exhaust manifold be removed without removing the radiator and front turbo?  The manual says to remove these items which I agree will make it easier but removing the radiator will lose a good bit of fluid and removing the turbo is not something I've done so do not know how involved it is.
 
I have managed to loosen 6 of the 7 bolts that hold on the front exhaust manifold to the engine and can get a wrench on the 7th one (on the passenger side on the bottom row of bolts) but there is zero room to move the wrench and I do not have an impact wrench nearby.  Is there a chance that the air intake hose to the turbo can be removed for room instead of completely unbolting the turbo from its location?
 
And no pictures of this process as my camera is still at Watkins Glen.  The heat shield was a bear and a half to remove by the way and I hate to think that I have to reinstall it but I know without it I risk melting the plastic fans and fan shrouds.
 
- --Flash!
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 20:00:36 -0000
From: "Jeff Lucius" <jlucius@stealth316.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Need a 16x8 wheel silver  HELP!
 
Have you checked with:
Mitsu discount dealers and the used parts yards I list on the Links and Garage Pages at my web site? http://www.800wheels.com/ (Transwheel Corp.)? http://www.mitsubishiparts4less.com/ ? http://www.wheels-and-rims.com/ ? Use google.com to search the internet for more.
 
Or are you really saying "Where can I find one for less than $100?"? :)
 
Jeff Lucius, http://www.stealth316.com/
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 16:11:38 -0400
From: "Gene Calarco" <gac@clifton.ds.adp.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Re:  Check engine light on >and TCS off light
 
Jim,
 
I removed splash plate and attempted to get a whiff....and seems to be normal odor ..not dead fish.....
 
I went and picked up the Power transistor unit ...and replaced the existing one ....cleared codes...
 
and CEL is off and TCS is not lit .........so .....seems to have corrected the fault ...
 
now...the tach is still stumbling a little bit...and idol is rough.....seems there is still a misfire going on ... do you think fouled plugs...1-4 ..?
.....should I attempt to clean them....   I have the NGK Platinum premium
plugs in there with only 30K on them ...
 
Or do you think just drive if for a bit to see if it smoothes out, I did drive it for 2 days in the fault condition. I will take a look at the ECU for the cap problem also.
 
Thanks again for all you input on this problem.
 
Eugene
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 16:28:38 -0400
From: pvg1@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: Team3S: I need a 17" 97-99 SL wheel too
 
I need one used 17" 97-99 SL chrome 6-spoke wheel. Flaking chrome is okay. If it is bent I will have is straightened. Flash is already mad at me and he will be mad at me even more if I do not find it soon. And I would prefer not to buy that wheel from a dealer because that would cost more than buying a whole set of used 17" rims. Please, if you know where I could get one let me know. I have searched almost all the junkyards across the US.
 
Philip
 
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Mitsu discount dealers and the used parts yards I list on the Links and Garage Pages at my web site? http://www.800wheels.com/ (Transwheel Corp.)? http://www.mitsubishiparts4less.com/ ? http://www.wheels-and-rims.com/?
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 20:37:31 -0000
From: Kopsick Michael J Contr WRALC/LJET <Michael.Kopsick@robins.af.mil>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Need a 16x8 wheel silver  HELP!
 
Guys Thanks a Bunch!  www.800wheels.com has the wheel....I own a graphics business and use this car as a show car-advertisement.  They said since I have a business (if you don't have one, BS em and say your with Mitsu Creations or whatever you want to call it) anyway, the wheel is 178.75 and then once I receive the new wheel (which is reconditioned and guaranteed) I send back my damaged one (they pay shipping) and receive an additional $50 discount.  so total on the wheel is just $128.75...you cant get one at a junk yard any cheaper...MANY MANY THANKS GUYS!
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 20:33:12 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@spamcop.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Front exhaust manifold
 
Incidentally, the front exhaust manifold can NOT be removed without also removing the front turbo.  This is because the studs onto which the front exhaust manifold sits are at an angle and removing the manifold means it will move down and forward and the turbo prevents this.  Removing the radiator aids in access to the bottom left nut of the manifold and removing the A/C line aids access to the bottom right nut.  All others are obtainable although the correct mix or tools has yet to be determined: wobble, universal, tilt head, extension, adapter, 14 mm socket/open end wrench, etc. Hopefully I don't need to do this more than once.
 
- --Flash!
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 20:44:33 -0400 (EDT)
From: Castawaykev <castawaykev@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: might be miss firing? or vacuum seal
 
Hi folks,
 
My 92 DOHC Stealth ES seems to be miss firing.  Not
100% sure so I had my mechanic (never worked on a
Stealth before)  change the plugs and then I took it
for a drive.  Still the same sputtering at low gears.
So I had the other 3 plugs changed and the wires
changed.  I moved up to platinum NGK's from regular.
The Platinums cost $15-17 Canadian per plug.  The
wires were about $92 cdn.  After that was all done it
was still not running right at the shop.  In fact it
was backfiring.  The mechanic said I needed a new
timing belt.... So I ordered one.  Then I got wise.  I
looked to this site and read up on how to change the
plugs myself and all about the timing belt etc.  I had
been watching him put the wires on and noticed he had
them out of synch but at the time he informed me that
they were correct.  After using this site I called him
in the morning and advised him that the wires HAD to
be plugged in differently.  He later did that and it
sounded 99% better.  OK so I say 99%.  Well he said
the car was ready and all that was needed was a crank
pulley in a day or two.  So I just ordered that...used...because....the Chrysler ones cost $430cdn... after market cost around $175-200 and used go for $50-125 in range.  I am waiting for the one I got for $50 to arrive.  Back to the spark plug fiasco.  It seems after I got the car back...yesterday..that it was running slightly off.  She hesitated in idle and didn't seem to have the kick that she used to have.  I am definitely sure about the hesitation.
They never changed the gasket so it may be related to
that., It is a metal gasket under the Plenum and
doesn't really need to be changed but should or else
have silicon rubbed on or so I think.  They did
nothing.  I am wondering what else it coupled
be.,....clogged injectors?  a bent piston? 
 
They checked the injectors by using the fuel pressure
and said that they were ok.  I am not so sure.  As for
the plugs I think maybe they might have fried one of
my new platinum plugs.  Otherwise a wire could be
pinched under the plenum or a seal....not sure.  She
just isn't running like she did. 
 
Could it be the fuel filter?  I did run some NOS
booster stuff last week to test it out.  Oh
yeah...the mechanic didn't have the proper tools to
take off my crank pulley so he got it off rather
roughly and it is now all chipped and broken....now I
have to wait for the one I ordered regardless or pay
for a new one.
 
I am getting fed up with the mechanics on Prince
Edward Island.  They may only charge $40 per hour
but...it takes them 3 times as long to figure things
out.  Plus my car is something that most of them save
a couple of guys at the Chrysler dealer have ever
seen. Yep I live on an agricultural Island where
trucks are king.  The roads suck and my dream
car....is still waiting to run 100% again.  So I need
all your help as to what I should check as to why she
runs with some hesitation.  I had 2 mechanics at 2
different places fool around with the plugs.  One guy
owns a 3000gt and he works at the Honda dealer....go
figure.  Funny thing is they've been the most helpful.
 Also their body shop did my paint job....after my car
was vandalized.
 
I am supposed to leave on a 24 hour drive to Southern Ontario...to visit my parents....haven't seen them in over 7 years.  Then back thru Ottawa to see more family and friends.  SO any help from you techies, mechanics and just fellow stealth/3000gt owners would be welcomed.
 
Kev
http://members.cardomain.com/castawaykev
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 18:38:32 -0700
From: "Riyan Mynuddin" <riyan@hotpop.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: might be miss firing? or vacuum seal
 
Kev-
 
You've come to the right place.
 
If it was my car and I had time AND money to spare, here's what I'd do...
 
- -go to the Team3S "FAQ" section and read the instructions on how to check cam/valve timing. do it.  if the timing is off, then take pictures and yell at the appropriate mechanic + get your refund. if it is on time correctly, then do a compression test. test to make sure the compression in within spec and relatively consistent among all the cylinders.
- -check the resistance on those spark plugs wires. is it within spec?
- -take out your spark plugs and look at them. make sure they are clean and gapped correctly. if they are not gapped correctly, then be very careful when re-gapping (use a pad or special tool) since a standard gapping tool will destroy the platinum electrode
- -realize that your aftermarket crank pulley that you ordered may not have the correct dampening that our engine needs, and be ready to beat the heck out of your mechanic until he replaces it with the OEM part.... for free of course
 
Your problem is intermittent, so it is not likely that the injectors are the cause.  Injectors pretty much work or don't work.
 
Keep in mind that lots of these things are not easy to do.  If this is your first time messing with your own car then I'd get a friend (mechanic friend), read the procedures MANY times, and proceed with caution.  And don't make the mistake of leaving air hoses uncovered.  Random pieces of junk can fall into your engine when you're working.  They can and will bend your valves and cause big headaches and extremely high repair bills.
 
If you still don't have luck with finding something broken after all this, report back to us so that we can tell you more.
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 21:28:57 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: I need a 17" 97-99 SL wheel too
 
http://www.fixrim.com/  We use them at work when we need to find a wheel...
 
- Cody
 
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 23:23:29 -0400
From: "Philip V. Glazatov" <philip@supercar-engineering.com>
Subject: Re: 3S-Racers: RE: Team3S: I need a 17" 97-99 SL wheel too
 
Cody, I think it is a wrong URL. But that gave me an idea: maybe I should
place a poster on the side of my car saying that I need one 17" rim and
drive around like that??? LOL!
:-)
 
Some sites have those rims, but they sell them only as new and want about
$380 for them. Flash told me he wants an ugly rim because if I get him a
shiny one it will stand out too much comparing to his other three. :-)
 
Another idea... Maybe someone would want to buy a new shiny 17" SL rim and
sell me their ugly one?? Just a thought...
 
Philip
 
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Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 00:17:37 -0400
From: "Joseph Spainhour" <spainhou@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Team3S: SBC-ID English manual
 
Hi All,
 
  Does anyone know where I can get the blitz SBC-ID manual in English?
 
Thanks,
 
Joseph
93 3KGT VR4
 
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