Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Monday, June 23
2003 Volume 02 : Number 187
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 14:50:06 -0600
From: "Moe Prasad" <
mprasad@uswest.net>
Subject: Team3S:
OT-unmolested VR4 for sale (Not mine)
If anyone is looking for a VR4. This is a good guy to buy it
from. I do not know him personally but has warned me about some people
selling 3000GT stuff on ebay. It has saved me from making mistakes.
He is selling his VR4 is anyone is interested.
If this is too off topic, please accept my apologies.
Rgds
Moe
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:43:29 -0500
From: "Nick McDermott" <
eire1274@cox.net>
Subject: Team3S:
Airbag
Having difficulty finding a replacement airbag (steering wheel mounted) for
my 93 VR-4 project car, and was wondering if anyone has a spare hanging out in a
garage somewhere.
Wouldn't necessarily have to be the on-wheel stereo controls model, I'd
actually prefer if it was not, as the car will be being fitted with a custom A/V
system in the future.
Nick
93 VR-4 (might even be able to drive it one of these days)
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:20:20 -0700 (PDT)
From:
chfmn@webtv.net (Walter Womack)
Subject:
Team3S: Steering wheel lock button
Anyone know what is supposed to hold it in place?Mine keeps popping
out.Makes it impossible to remove ignition key until I find it.(usually on floor
or in console somewhere.)It is intact with no broken edges or ends but I can't
find any other extraneous pieces lying around either.
92 RTTT Pearl White
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:57:54 -0700
From: "Tyson Varosyan" <
tigran@tigran.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: OT-unmolested VR4 for sale (Not mine)
The auction listing is nice, but I would love to know where he got a 3.5L
engine for his 3000GT... *rolls eyes*
Tyson
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 20:41:05 -0400
From: "Philip V. Glazatov" <
philip@supercar-engineering.com>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: OT-unmolested VR4 for sale (Not mine)
Yeah, great seller that guy is. According to him his VR-4 has a 3.5L
engine. I first thought he copied that info from someone's website, but
them I saw another description of a "3.5 liter 24 valve V6 engine" in his
own write-up. Yes, he was right, be careful buying 3000GT stuff on
Ebay.
Philip
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 18:51:27 -0600
From: "Moe Prasad" <
mprasad@uswest.net>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: OT-unmolested VR4 for sale (Not mine)
I read that too.
He also is the only one with leather rear seat.
I think once someone bids on it, he can not change the wording. I am
going to be dropping him an email letting him know to make the changes, if he
can.
As you can see he is a lawyer and not a mechanic. He pays people to
work on his car, unlike us. We have to work on our own cars. Don't
get me wrong, I love working on my car.
Rgds
Moe
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 20:06:06 -0500
From: "Richard Fennell" <
realmstl@charter.net>
Subject: Fw:
Team3S: OT-unmolested VR4 for sale (Not mine)
Moe,
If you are going to send him a note, ask him to be more specific about the
timing belt. He says that all the maintenance has been kept up, but then says
that the timing belt was replaced, but should be replaced soon. Something
doesn't make sense.
If he says that the 60k maintenance was performed, that would be
better.
I would have to assume it hasn't.
Rich
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 19:21:06 -0600
From: "Moe Prasad" <
mprasad@uswest.net>
Subject: Team3S:
Checking for boost leaks?
I would like to know if I can do the following:
1: Drill a hole in one of the IC piping.
2: Put in a tire valve stem in
the hole.
3: Use a bicycle pump to put in 14 lbs. of pressure
and then listen for boost leaks.
Will this work or is this a dumb idea? Will I have to block anything
off like the intake or something? Does anyone have an easier or the
correct way to check for boost leaks.
Rgds
Moe
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Hi everyone,
It's summer here in New York and we finally are going to get some good
weather and I want to wax my baby ('92 Stealth). Just wanted to know do any of
the guru's on the list have a brand of wax they swear by. Any recommendations
are welcome.
- --- Marven Lamarre
1992 Dodge Stealth
"Catch me if you
can..."
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If the belt squeeks only when the AC is turned on, I'd suspect the belt is
just loose. Follow the spec and instructions in the book for tightening the
belt. It seems unusually tight when it's to spec. Below are the part numbers for
the two AC pulleys and belt for my '92VR4. You should double-check, but I think
they are the same for all years. The prices shown are the 3S discount prices
from Rockville Mitsubishi. Hope this helps.
Jeff W.
Idler Pulley MR360357
$70.85
Tensioner Pulley MD318474 $35.14
A/C
Belt
MB879764 $25.04
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 19:17:11 -0700
From: "Tyson Varosyan" <
tigran@tigran.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Checking for boost leaks?
Moe, there is a good write-up on stealth316.com on how to do this correctly
without drilling anything. Your method would not work because air would just
escape through your air filter. I think Jeff used a plumbing fixture of some
sort with a hose clamp placed over the intake T-pipe and an air compressor. The
article has been mentioned here a few times, maybe look through the
archives?
Tyson
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 20:38:38 -0700
From: "Edward Vinces" <
ed@compros.com>
Subject: Fw: Team3S:
OT-unmolested VR4 for sale (Not mine)
I asked about the 60K service and the condition of the wheels, 2 look
damaged, this is the answer.
No I have not done all of the 60K servicing. I have
only serviced that
which needed servicing. All other
parts have been checked. Please look at the
auction
pictures for a good pictures of all 4 individual wheels.
How much would a 60K service cost in the SF Bay area?
Kelly Blue book
rates it at $8750 trade-in
Any comments?
Ed
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 21:17:05 -0700
From: "Andrew D. Woll" <
awoll1@pacbell.net>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
There is no wax like zaino. It is about 12 bucks and available only on the
web. search for zaino brothers.
Andy
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 23:41:04 -0500
From: "Nick McDermott" <
eire1274@cox.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S:
Wax Brand Recommendations
I've been using Meguiar's products forever. Last long and are really
forgiving if you over apply like I do. ;)
Nick
93 VR-4 (gotta put a tranny in before I can wax it)
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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 23:42:33 -0500
From: "Matt Jannusch" <
mjannusch@attbi.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
> There is no wax like zaino. It is about 12 bucks and available only on
> the web. search for zaino brothers.
Great stuff!
- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 09:12:19 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <
roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
I can only second this ! My 10 years old car looks like new. Highly
recommend Zaino stuff (also leather ocnditioner and cleaer are just
great).
Roger G.
93 & 96 3000GT TT
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 00:45:35 -0700 (PDT)
From: Saitei Man <
saiteiman@yahoo.com>
Subject:
Team3S: For Sale: Brand New Blow Off Valve kits
Hi,
I have a brand new, still in box, Greddy Universal Type-R blow off
kit and brand new, still in box, Blitz Super Sound Dual Drive blow off valve kit
for 3/S. Please make a reasonable offer. thanks Jimmy
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Hi All,
Problem like everyone else. At idle for a
minute or two there is this cloud of white smoke that fills the air as I take
off. A few seconds later it's gone. I have a 91 stealth 6cyl auto. The only
changes I've done was to add duel exhaust with 3" pipes. No head gasket problem
as I never have to add water. I may add a quart of oil in between
changes,but I also take long trips. Any ideas that may be simple??? Any
help would be great.. Thankyou, Jack. Gloucester
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 09:52:35 -0400
From: Bill Ma <
BillMa@FLAGCOMM.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
I like to use 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and P21S Carnuba wax.
Where are you in NY? I'm in Dutchess county, in Wappingers Falls.
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 09:33:13 -0600
From: Chip Greenberg <
chipg@pvtnetworks.net>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
Hey Folks. I am in need of wax also now that I used up the last of my
Meguirs this weekend. I'm having a problem loading the Zainos
site.
Anybody tried the Griotts products?
Thx
Chip
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:37:44 -0400
From: "Starkey, Jr., Joseph"
<
starkeyje@bipc.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: Checking for boost leaks?
Hit stealth316.com, and use the menu to "Pressure Tester." And why do
I know this? I just built mine this weekend, although I modified it a
bit.
Jeff, did you ever try the tire-valve approach mentioned in your
write-up? I was going to try it, but couldn't find the right fitting. I'm
thinking of attaching a hose to the inlet, and then clamping a valve stem to the
other end. I'll let you know if it works.
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:39:04 -0400
From: "Starkey, Jr., Joseph"
<
starkeyje@bipc.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
I have a Pearl White Stealth, and Zymol was about the best wax I ever used
on it. It created a perfectly clear finish with no haze. The trouble
with Zymol is that it only lasts about 3 months.
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:42:39 -0400
From: "Ken Stanton" <
ken.c.stanton@usa.net>
Subject:
Team3S: Help identifying rotors
Hello all -
I have a nice set of rotors I bought last summer, but I can't identify who
makes/sells them (mainly because my receipts are at school). They are
slotted and dimpled front rotors for my 91 Stealth TT.
The deal is that they are warped (bad) and I need to get in touch with the
company. It was my belief that when I purchased them it was because they
have a warranty against warping. Can anyone confirm that I'm not dreaming
that?
If you have or know of anyone selling slotted and dimpled rotors, please
let me know, thanks!!
Ken Stanton
91 Pearl White Stealth TT
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Well having problems with server here so I see that my last posts did not
go out. I ordered the 98-99 overflow tank that Jeff L. mentioned. It was
$36.00 from one of the "Good Guy" dealers. I should have it Thursday so I
can get my WM set up by NG'03.
Dan Labonte
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:46:25 -0400
From: "Starkey, Jr., Joseph"
<
starkeyje@bipc.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: OT-unmolested VR4 for sale (Not mine)
Factor the complete timing belt job into the price because, if I were you,
I'd change the belt. I'm not sure what this guy means by "I have only
serviced that which needed servicing. All other parts have been
checked." So if I bought this car (and in all likelihood I would not
because it doesn't seem like he is giving you a straight answer to a simple
question), I'd to the 60K.
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:51:25 -0400
From: Bill Ma <
BillMa@FLAGCOMM.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
I think i've tried just about everything, and for pure shine I found that
P21S,
http://www.p21s.com/, works the best.
It doesn't last as long as some of the synthetic stuff, but the shine is
awesome. Another wax that works real well is Blitz wax,
http://www.onegrand.com/. It shines really
well, and lasts pretty long too.
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 10:38:12 -0700
From: "Gross, Erik" <
erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Wax Brand Recommendations
> Anybody tried the Griotts products?
Yup - my garage is full of their stuff. Everything of theirs I've
used so far works great. Their polishing system is awesome and you
basically can't burn the paint, even if you put the polisher on high and sit on
it.
- --Erik
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