Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Thursday, November 20 2003 Volume
02 : Number 304
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:29:02 -0800
Subject: Team3S: Oil flap and when to change. A personal look.
Hi guys,
I use Amsoil 20-50W severe duty racing oil in my 93 Stealth R/T. I also
have
a remote dual filter setup (also from Amsoil) that virtually eliminates
all
foreign particals from the oil so not only does it not break down but
is
cleaner than just about anything else. I change my oil once a year and
it
never looks dirty. And my car runs great.
As far as "wasting money" a full oil change is only a dollar more than
the
best Mobil 1. The filters have to be changed every other oil change.
The
filters are reasonable and since they are in a location other than under
the
engine I can change the filters without much mess. It also adds a bit
more
to the total amount of oil used since the dual filters hold more oil
than
the single under the car one does an depending where you mount the
filters
(fender, firewall, etc) the hoses also hold oil.
All in all.....I am quite happy with the setup and the oil.
Keith Morgavi
AKA Gizmo
Certified Systems Professional
PC Systems and Networks.
Des Moines, WA
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:46:19 -0600
Subject: RE: Team3S: SS Braided turbo oil lines from 3sx
OK,
Thanks for everyone's
input. I'm going to stick with the stock lines and
save myself $300. I agree that the cosmetics of them are nice, but
are not
easily seen. If there's no performance benefit, then there's little
point.
- -Jeff Crabtree
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:14:45 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re: Team3S: Replacing Turbo Oil Lines (Was: SS Braided turbo
oil lines from 3sx)
Well, SS line use should almost always include a strain relief in the
design as well, even with the plate, you are adding stress to
fittings.
You dont get strain issues with pre-formed steep/rubber lines.
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:33:48 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Team3S: cleaning engine - distributor?
The oil cap was loose and some oil got over my engine. I want
to clean it now, so I've bought some Simple Green degreaser and read up
on
a few FAQs on how to clean the engine. My question is - what do I need
to
cover up? I read the distributor and spark plugs, but to be honest Im
not
sure what the distributor is. Help!
Mike 97 VR4
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:41:46 -0800
Subject: Re: Team3S: cleaning engine - distributor?
The distributor is where the spark plug wires converge.
I seem to recall reading the Simple Green label and I'm thinking it had a
warning about aluminum. You might try it on a small spot before using over
the complete engine.
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Mike Gerhard
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Pearl White
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:44:49 -0800
Subject: RE: Team3S: cleaning engine - distributor?
You actually don't have a distributor, you have coil packs.
However...that
is besides the point. Follow the spark plug wires back to where they
connect
to the coil packs and cover up that point.
When you are spraying down the motor(we used pressure washers and Spray 9
at
British American,) try to avoid spraying directly at any electrical
connections.
Somebody else will have to fill in some more, but that is all I can
really
think of.
Mike Guy
92 Stealth SOHC
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:54:14 -0500
Subject: RE: Team3S: Replacing my Engine
Please help me, I need to replace my 91 Stealth RT TT engine, the
dealer
said that the engine is going bad " Knock Sensor Error ". I live in
Fort
Washington Maryland. I'm looking for a shop that knows how to work on
stealth.
Any info would be helpful.
Zee
91 Dead RT TT Stealth
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:20:37 -0500
Subject: RE: Team3S: cleaning engine - distributor?
If you have a VR4, the distributor is under the Cannuter Valve.
JK VR4s don't have distributors--they have fully electronic
ignitions.
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:41:15 -0500
Subject: Team3S: Still Shudders on Acceleration
Are you talking about HARD acceleration in 1st or 2nd gear? I am
getting the
same thing right now, and I believe it is a splines stripped on the shaft
between tranny and t-case. I only get it on really hard launches
right now. I
don't drive very hard lately (mostly because of it) and I am scared to take
it
apart. What I don't know - won't hurt me!
Maybe someone on the list that has experienced stripped splines can
comment?
- --
Marc J. Jacobs '94
Blue VR-4
xDSL Hardware Development
Alcatel, USA (919) 850-6386
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:06:58 -0600
Subject: Re: Team3S: Still Shudders on Acceleration
I have. Or, at least when we pulled the tranny, it looked like I was
about
to have a problem.
It's easy enough to check. Put it up on a rack at yer local muffler
shop,
and have them drop the downpipe and the transfer case. The T-case comes
out
with 5 bolts. If you know what you are doing, you can get it out of
there
in 15-20 minutes. (When diagnosing an annoying tranny leak, we dropped
the
T-case about four times in a two week period on jackstands on my
garage
floor, so it ain't that hard to get out.)
Once the T-case is out, you have a clear view of the output shaft. Check
it
for stripped splines.
Rich/slow old poop
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 18:44:43 -0500
Subject: Re: Team3S: Still Shudders on Acceleration
I have *no* shudder in first, then shudder accelerating in all other
gears.
Pat Smyth 92 Stealth RT/TT Electric Blue
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 23:07:30 -0500
Subject: RE: Team3S: Transfer Case Recall
Leo,
Take it in, get it done. It's harmless. If it is not leaking, at
least you
will get a fluid change for free. If it is leaking, or has all leaked
out,
then you will probally get a new x-fer case. In my case, mine leaked
like
hell. A few days before the recall hit the list, I had my case out on
the
floor in pieces, looking at severe bearing damage, ready to go to
Applied
Bearings for replacement bearings. Well when the notice hit the list,
I
threw that thing back together, put it back in the car, called the
dealer
and scheduled an appointment. After they looked at it, they ordered me a
new
case, and had it in the next week, no problem. Take advantage of the
situation. What can it hurt.
Dave Thrower
92 Stealth R/T TT
131,000 MI
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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 01:25:02 -0800
Subject: Re: Team3S: cleaning engine - distributor?
Only SOHC model 3S cars have distributors. DOHC models have 3 coil
packs.
I had always heard that we shouldn't wash our engines - that water might
get
into places that it shouldn't. But Geoff sprayed my (dirty) engine
with
Simple Green once, then hosed it down gently. No damage. I
guess water CAN
be forced into things, if you use high pressure...
- ---Forrest
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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:31:21 -0800
Subject: Re: Team3S: cleaning engine - distributor?
Personally, I use Simple Green but I only do a quarter of the engine
compartment at a time. After rinsing I start the engine and bring it
to
operating temperature to let it dry off completely. That way, if
something
has gone wrong, at least I have a very good idea where the problem
is. I
have encountered no problems at all doing it this way. I also agree
with
Forrest that using very little pressure with the rinse water is the way
to
go. Much better to use a short bristle parts brush to push the green
into
the grease rather than using high pressure from a hose to blow the
grease
off. Just my 2cents worth.
Andy
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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 10:51:20 -0500
Subject: Team3S: Help with Trouble Code Please!
Has anyone seen this code before? It's not listed in the Mitsubishi
service
manual.
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P2000 -- Unknown Powertrain DTC (SAE Controlled; Fuel and Air
Metering)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tommy
'96 VR-4
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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 11:28:38 -0600
Subject: Re: Amsoil, Moil 1, Redline (Re: Team3S: Oil flap and when to
change. A personal look.)
Yes, this is one of the dirty little secrets of NASCAR. It seems
people
with other oil sponsorships pour out the sponsor's oil, fill up the
empty
cans/bottles with Mobil 1 (at their own expense), and use Mobil 1
exclusively. That way, when anyone sees them changing oil or adding
oil
trackside, it LOOKS like they are using the sponsor's products. Can
you
imagine anyone really using STP?
I'd like to ask Dave Despain a question about Mobil 1 one night...
Rich/slow old poop
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