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  1. yeti

    Electrical issues - dash lights / headlights

    So my tail light fuse was blown, put it back in and dash works ( cause of taillight & dash safety system )But I still only have headlights with ignition ON and clutch pedal still activates brake lights along with brake pedal doing the same
  2. yeti

    San Diego / So cal meet

    Who’s all in so cal that’s running and would be down to meet?1292 is running again as my daily for the past few months.Would be nice to see another vr4 as I haven’t in many years.Maybe meet at a racetrack or something?
  3. yeti

    Electrical issues - dash lights / headlights

    So ever since I bought the car I only have headlights and dash lights when the ignition is ONDash lights and brake lights would light up when hitting clutch or break. Regardless of ignitionI took my clutch pedal out and in the the other day and a day later my dash lights stopped working...
  4. yeti

    No start/ hard start / IAT reading -40f , coolant temp reading -74f , boost reading 38psi.. sounds like running on 2 cylinders

    Indeed I bumped the thermostat housing and made wires touch each other causing sensor ground.
  5. yeti

    No start/ hard start / IAT reading -40f , coolant temp reading -74f , boost reading 38psi.. sounds like running on 2 cylinders

    So the car was running fine today, I went to change the valve cover gasket and decided to add PCV system back to stock.Did BLT , Cleaned injectors ( with eBay battery powered device ) and put in new injector seals.Did BLT and holding pressureGo to restart and just get a bunch of cranking...
  6. yeti

    Hard to believe I kept my VR4

    1292 sat for 10 years spent about 4K getting it back on the road last year. Took on a road trip to San Francisco from San Diego. Cracked the tranny a week later, been sitting for another year lolHopefully just found a new trans for $350 I’m gonna hop on tomorrow then another couple months...
  7. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Your a life saver, I’ve been bleeding by myself with a wood block.Had my gf step on the clutch and noticed a giant crack pushing the tranny away with each thrust of the slave cylinder.Cheese and rice
  8. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Ok so my slave cylinder piston is yellow not pink or green. I ordered OEm from extreme psi?WtfFrom using the extended slave rod, I caused my clutch to start slipping under heavy decel the other day.So I swapped the original back in, not I literally can’t get it into gear unless I fight...
  9. yeti

    Oil pump shot, acl pump otw. Rock auto felpro HG set for $22

    Pretty deep and heavy scoring all up in my oil pump, I decided to change the front case gasket and check oil pump while down for HGI’d say the worst scoring is in the hole on picture 3 &4 I believe the drive gear.Ordered a new ACL pump and stubby shaft.Anyone running the acl...
  10. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    Never mind here’s the shot with more vertical scoring.Again couldn’t feel it any difference with my fingernail:?:?:?
  11. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quoting Nebraska:</font><hr /> I am no wiseman but it looks like signs of slight detonation. This is most likely caused by not having enough octane in your fuel (I.e. boosting on the cheap stuff)<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">Running on e85, my...
  12. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    Also why’s it look like one of my pistons looks like it’s been beat with a tiny hammer?
  13. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    I plan I gettin a 8mmx1.25 8inch long bolt and using two nuts to create a stop for the tensioner tool.Also read I can just put the tensioner in a Vice and crank it down very slowly then out a pin in. ( think that’s what I did a long time ago on this motor originally )And as for the other...
  14. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    Also going for the gates timing kit and felpro headgasket kit.Do I need to worry about using the gates hydraulic tensioner?
  15. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    So to remove the belt I just unbolted the tensioner, as my friends suggestion. After lining up all the timing marks and putting piston 1 at TDCI’ve torn off everything and the head is ready to lift.I think I’m gonna replace the water pump, and timing tensioner, the pulleys are covered...
  16. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    That would be great brotha, any help is appreciated &#127867;Looking through the ancient forums a lot of people go over setting timing but not removing the belt from tension.
  17. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    So I tore off everything except the timing sideDo I move piston 1 to tdc than place a pin inside the tensioner than unbolt the tensioner? What’s the proper way of removing timing belt, I don’t wanna fork my valves upAny tips appreciated
  18. yeti

    Blown HG , cracked block how do I tell. Where to start? YouTube link video attac

    clickSo I turned my Mbc up a complete turn and didn’t notice a difference so I turned it again and on the first wot pull I backfire,!and lost at least one cylinder , white smoke smells like coolant.Drove for about 2 miles after it poppedReally hoping I didn’t cause damage to...
  19. yeti

    Anyone attempt removing frost plug from driveshaft yoke

    Sweet my spare yoke ( in the last picture ) just arrived. I’ll be attempting to do this here shortly.Gonna order some new u joints and carrier bearings while I’m at it I guess.Gettin the ole shiturpants thumping from the rear end.
  20. yeti

    Anyone attempt removing frost plug from driveshaft yoke

    So batting my damn leaky yoke, I’ve RTV the inside and jb weld the outside.At this point I think I’m gonna order a spare used yoke and pound out the frost plug and replace with a welsh plug.I was just told of this method and wish I found it earlier. Seems pretty straight forward.Is this...
  21. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    I checked the slave as I put it in for proper casting marks.I’ve done the test but it’s solid as a rock when i let go, am I supposed to lower the clutch switch so the switch isn’t stopping it?I wouldn’t say it’s getting worse, I’m daily driving the car right now.I guess I’ll try an...
  22. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Ok so pedal height is adjusted to the Max that still pushes switch,I’ve adjusted the rod all the way to the last threads and I can still push the slave in by hand, that’s the weird thing, in jacks video you get to a point where you close off the valve in the slave and can no longer push it...
  23. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Here’s a pic before I changed the slave cylinder, I’d imagine it’s in the same place now.Ya really bummed.Is there a way to test what your asking? Like pump the pedal 5-10 times then hold down and check if drags?Using a brand new OEm master cylinder btw.The rod is adjusted fully all...
  24. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Wow thanks for taking the time to explain that to me.So I’m guessing that goes for the lengthened master cylinder rod as well.What is the mechanics behind the reason the clutch is dragging?Still baffled as to what to look for next.</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quoting...
  25. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quoting turbowop:</font><hr /> I'm still waiting to hear what slave cylinder diameter you have. You need the one with the smaller red/pink piston. Have you confirmed that's what you have yet?<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">Just checked today and...
  26. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quoting 467:</font><hr /> Slave cylinder extended length rod doesn't help much as that distance gets adjusted out during the setup process. .<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">After re reading this 10 times, your saying what I think I...
  27. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Faquin shiet, so I guess I’ll start examining the master cylinder again.So far all that’s done.OEM master, OEM slave Resurfaced and step height checked flywheel. New act 2600 PP &amp; Sprung 6 puck ceramic. 2g SS clutch line. From master to slave. New competition clutch fork and pivot...
  28. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Damn, so installed the new slave cylinder and SS clutch line, bled the shite out of it, depressed slave while foot was down, bleeder open, all that jazz.Really hoping jacks transmission sent me a green rod slave, I’ll pull back boot tomorrow and check.As of now clutch still dragging, not...
  29. yeti

    Ecu going out? Popping noise from dash

    So i suck, someone how I shorted the o2 wiring. I don’t understand how. But forsure, I understand I apparently hooked up a heater wire or a ground to sensor ground?So i clipped the wires further back on my harness to my o2 sensor and the problem has not returned..I also unplugged my isc...
  30. yeti

    Ecu going out? Popping noise from dash

    Just double checked logs and I’m showing -40f IAT so bad sensor ground?Guessing this was caused by my wiring up of the o2 sensor, idk how cause I’m using the stock wires just crimped together with a universal Bosch o2 sensor.Any and all help is appreciated. Think I’m just gonna clip...
  31. yeti

    Ecu going out? Popping noise from dash

    So I’m using my friends ecu that is known to be good and repaired from ecmlinkThe problems seemed to go away for about an hour and then, I hit ground timing connector and then 20 mins later the symptoms start up again.Could I be shorting ecu or causing issues by grounding timing connector...
  32. yeti

    Ecu going out? Popping noise from dash

    Fudge.So I’ve pulled the isc connector, should that be good to not fry another ecu?And I’m guessing this means my idle sure was caused by a bad isc, it tested fine and moved properlyPlease someone correct me if I’m wrong.Gonna send this ecu out to ecm link I guess and use a...
  33. yeti

    Ecu going out? Popping noise from dash

    </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quoting gvr4ever:</font><hr /> Kinda sounds like it, except the ECU isn't in the dash. It's on the passenger side near the floor. Might be injectors or spark plugs or something under the hood that sounds like its coming from the dash.I've never witnessed...
  34. yeti

    Ecu going out? Popping noise from dash

    Fuggin snap, I just was messing with the TB and isc fiav, quickest way to check to make sure I’m not doing that?Tbh my idle is surging for 10 years I’m about to remove fiav and isc because they can short ecu. Fudge that.I’d rather the car barely stay alive at idle then an embarrassing...
  35. yeti

    Ecu going out? Popping noise from dash

    So on the end of a 4 hour road trip my car started acting up.First is sounds like popcorn or some type of popping in my dash , then comes the hesitation, then the complete power lossAt first it just felt like the o2 sensor died and cursing and idle was running like sh*t unless more than 40%...
  36. yeti

    WTB: driveshaft yoke recall kit

    Located in San Diego 91941.Yoke is leaking I’ve tried rtv and jb weld. No luck.
  37. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Ok so the slave cylinder has fluid all up in the inside under the rubber boot.Really hoping that’s my problem.Gonna order an extended slave rod with new OEm slave from extreme psi just in case.After installing my new slave do I need to readjust the master cylinder rod?Also how would...
  38. yeti

    Wiring harness question

    Oh also a new fun fact I realized. I only have headlights when engine is running. And the brake lights &amp; side markers get lit up when hitting the clutchThis is not a new problem just one I’ve failed to mention, it’s been like this since I bought the car
  39. yeti

    Clutch dragging after new ACT2600

    Cheese and rice,Looking for an explanation of why a longer slave rod bandaid is not a good fix, I’m using a stock resurfaced flywheel ( had step height checked by clutch shop )New competition forged clutch fork &amp; pivot ball ( not shimmed as the directions!)Lightly used act 2600 not...
  40. yeti

    How much does recirculating BOV help keep boost up between gears?

    So I recirculated it, but I had to switch back to stock 2g intake with mAf attached just not plugged in.I feel like I like the shifts better but the lack of turbo spool from not using the FP intake pipe makes it hard to tell the difference.I guess I’ll be getting a port welded onto my...
  41. yeti

    Wiring harness question

    OKSo I’m running SD do I need to reconnect the maf reset? I don’t see any open ports in my ecu that it could go to.Also I’ve got the tps set at .55volts at 0% is that good enough or should I pop TB OFF and adjust tps physically?O2 is all wired up/working and electrical taped so I’ll...
  42. yeti

    Wiring harness question

    clickgot the o2 working at tps adjusted down to .55 at 0%some logs in the ecmlink forums
  43. yeti

    Wiring harness question

  44. yeti

    Wiring harness question

    Got the o2 working now,I didn’t save the settings to ecu on link so it was still trying to simulate NB with no signal.I need to adjust tps still but here’s a pic of a idle log
  45. yeti

    Wiring harness question

    Pics of destroyed o2 sensor harness plug wires
  46. yeti

    Wiring harness question

    Ok so I did my best of rebuilding the o2 sensor plug (harness side ) and attached it to the universal Bosch o2 sensor. I think I wired that correctly. ( heater wires are power and ground correct?)And then disconnected my WB input to o2 on ecu and replaced it with the stock white wire to...
  47. yeti

    How much does recirculating BOV help keep boost up between gears?

    So I’m running SD with a vented Greddy Type s , was wondering if I recirculate it will it keep the turbo spooled while shifting?Idk if it’s because I haven’t driven this car in awhile and am not used to it, but I feel like I’m losing all my boost between shifts, mostly between 1-3 unless I...
  48. yeti

    Clutch swap, locked out of gears. Broken fork? How do I check?

    Talkin about the little one that goes in the backside through the dowel? Was the first thing to get loctite
  49. yeti

    Clutch swap, locked out of gears. Broken fork? How do I check?

    I had the forking shifter cables backwards...Sorry, I did this swap after a overnight work shift and still haven’t slept.Everything is gravy now, Phew.
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