Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Saturday, November 22 2003 Volume
02 : Number 306
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:00:24 -0000
Subject: Team3S: Transfer Case Recall
Hey Guys,
Wanted to thanks for all the feedback.
I went and jacked the car up. Low and behold, it was nearly dry. Took it
to
the dealer for the formal inspection and they concurred. A brand new unit
is
on order. So all of this should be behind me soon.
Thanks again,
Leo
93 Stealth TT
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:35:45 -0600
Subject: Re: Team3S: Transfer Case Recall
Well, no wonder it didn't leak!
There must be a lesson here somewhere.
Rich
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 14:49:31 -0800
Subject: Team3S: Let's put the oil away....
No one needs to have their opinions swayed or criticized. Everyone has
their
own experiences with many things. Some may have good experiences
while
others have bad experiences with the same thing. I don't buy into MLM
schemes nor product advertising. Personal observation is only my opinion
and
others have their own. This forum is not for arguing but for advice.
I apologize for starting this whole mess.
I will just ask for help in the future and not make personal
observations.
Keith Morgavi
AKA Gizmo
Certified Systems Professional
PC Systems and Networks.
Des Moines, WA
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 18:53:37 -0500
Subject: Re: Team3S: Transfer Case Recall II
This is why when I sent my car in the first time to have the T Case
inspected I wrote down the mileage and then locked up all the
settings
on my EVC V and my SAFC-II. I also explained the service manager
that
I would be going over my car with a fine tooth before it left the
service lot, and if there were any signs of "hard use" the General
Manger and I would be having a nice long chat.....
Car accrued 1.6 miles and the EVC did not show peak/hold boost over 8
psi They can be taught you just have to be a firm
instructor......
Now I have to bring the car back for the official recall we shall see
what happens
Now for the On topic portion of this post, is there any interest an
willingness to purchase billet stainless steel output shafts and
input
sleeves for the transmission and T-Cases? I am currently
chatting
with a place out of Australia who is willing to make Dog Gear sets
for
our cars in any rations we specify... Catch is the gear sets are
about
5K US
Russ F
CT
93 VR-4 DR-650's and supporting mods
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 20:14:40 -0500
Subject: Re: Team3S: Let's put the oil away....
Man, did you think that anyone booed you here for telling us that you like
Amsoil? Not at all! I personally appreciate that you shared your opinion
and more importantly the product experience. This list is not only to ask
for help with problems but also to share positive experiences.
On a technical side...
While I was an engineering student I personally was helping Mobil test some
of their engine oil. We ran a 2.0L engine on an engine dyno filled with
some secret new oil and were measuring piston friction with strain gauges
mounted on connecting rods. There was a mechanical linkage system there
that carried several strain gauge wires to a connecting rod, which was
moving at 3000 rpm. The linkage was my design. I do not remember what Mobil
concluded from that testing though. I did not care much about it at that
time. But I guess I can confirm that Mobil tests their oil too.
Philip
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:17:37 -0800
Subject: Re: Amsoil, Moil 1, Redline (Re: Team3S: Oil flap and when
to change. A personal look.)
Oil testing --- If my information is correct oil testing isn't very
expensive, in the
range of $30 or so. It would be interesting to run a test on samples after
a few
thousand miles and some track time. I'm not sure if any useful information
could
be obtained from different vehicles but I'd submit a sample of Mobile 1
after two
track weekends and a thousand miles or so.
Edit:
This outfit claims $22 for a test kit --- bottle, mailer and testing
!!!
For that amount I think I'll give it a try after laguna Seca just to see
what going on
with my oil. A sample of new oil would be interesting --- additives, shear
actual
viscosity etc.
Jim Berry
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 11:33:37 -0500
Subject: Re: Amsoil, Moil 1, Redline (Re: Team3S: Oil flap and when
to change. A personal look.)
Good! Send me info where to send it. I have Mobil 1 15W-50 in my car with
two Road America track days and about 1000 highway miles. This is also
about the same frequency at which I changer it, so it would be good to know
if the oil is still any good.
Philip
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 11:13:07 -0600
Subject: Team3S: Hi-flow cats
Hi,
I have a Stillen Downpipe with no front pre-cat and no main-cat, and
I
passed Illinois emission test just fine a year ago with 110K miles on
board. They did not have the right setup for AWD vehicles, so they
just
did the idle test. Maybe I just got lucky!
John Raicu
94 Yellow TT
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 20:51:55 -0000
Subject: Re: Team3S: Amsoil, Mobil 1, Redline
I have a copy of the Oil Report for my engine from Blackstone Labs
available at my web site for those interested in seeing what these look
like.
Blackstone
http://www.blackstone-labs.com charges
$20 for their analysis. They send you for free the container to mail them the
sample in. They provide interpretive info at their web site.
Use google.com to find other companies that offer similar services.
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 16:31:02 -0500
Subject: Re: Team3S: Amsoil, Mobil 1, Redline
Thanks, Jeff. I just called them and they said $18.95 plus $11 for a
particle count report. They are in Indiana. I can send an oil sample in my
own container if I want.
My oil should be not too bad since it has only 2 track days and 1000 miles
on it. Anyone has some nasty 15W-50 that they want to send in for a
comparison?
Philip
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